County Invites Residents to Name Community Broadband Network by Noon Friday

Los Alamos County is asking residents to help name its Community Broadband Network, with the public naming survey closing at noon Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The county issued the invitation on Feb. 4 and said results will be announced on Feb. 18, giving residents a brief window to register their preferences and shape the network’s public identity.

The naming process is part of the county’s broader effort to build and brand a locally controlled broadband service. County officials directed residents to the County’s CBN FAQs page for information about the network and the naming survey. Participation in the naming allows residents to influence how the project is presented to the community as it moves from planning toward implementation.

For Los Alamos County residents, the choice of a name has practical and symbolic importance. Beyond branding, a community-chosen name signals local ownership and helps frame public expectations about access, customer service, and governance. The Community Broadband Network aims to serve a mix of households, students, and local employers, and a name that resonates locally can assist outreach and uptake as the project scales.

The timeline is concise: the survey closes at noon Friday, Feb. 6, and the county will report the winning name on Feb. 18. Residents who want to participate should consult the CBN FAQs page for the survey link and any eligibility details. The county’s notice emphasizes transparency and public input as guiding principles for the network’s development.

The initiative arrives at a moment when reliable, high-capacity connectivity matters for daily life, education, and the local economy. Los Alamos hosts a deep concentration of scientists, engineers, and remote collaborators, and community broadband could strengthen links within the region and to global research partners. At the same time, local control over naming and governance speaks to broader questions of trust and local identity that many communities face when adopting new infrastructure.

Choosing a name is a small but visible opportunity for residents to participate in a long-range project that will affect internet access and local services. With the deadline fast approaching, the county is asking residents to make their voices heard now; the outcome will be announced Feb. 18, after which attention will shift to next steps in bringing the Community Broadband Network online and ensuring it serves the needs of Los Alamos County.