First In-Person Bayo Canyon Trailhead Session at Fuller Lodge Feb. 11

Los Alamos County invites community members to participate in the first community engagement session for the Bayo Canyon Trailhead Improvement Project, an initiative focused on creating a safer, more accessible, and welcoming trailhead for users of all abilities. The first in-person community engagement session is 5:30 p.m., Feb. 11 at Fuller Lodge. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project, review early concepts, and share input that will help guide the design process.

County officials describe the meeting as the opening public forum in a multi-step design process. Project materials have been collected for public review: “Project documents, including the Public Information and Involvement Plan (PIIP), are available in the Project Document Folder for Bayo Canyon.” The County also plans to accommodate remote participation options; “For updates on the meeting, Zoom access, and project details, visit the County website.”

This session represents the first formal opportunity for Los Alamos residents, trail users, and stakeholders to weigh in on changes that could alter access, safety features, and amenities at the Bayo Canyon trailhead. The County statement frames community input as central to shaping the project and guiding design decisions; early community preferences often influence pathway alignments, parking layouts, signage, and universal-access improvements. Because the meeting is described as the initial engagement, expect subsequent review rounds and refinements documented in the project folder.

For residents planning to attend, Fuller Lodge serves as the meeting venue and is a familiar downtown gathering place. Fuller Lodge Art Center maintains regular hours and local arts operations nearby; the gallery contact listed in area organization materials is Gallery@LAAC-FLAC.org. Civic groups active in downtown programming include Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District; sponsorship or volunteer inquiries can be directed to Jacquelyn@losalamos.org or by calling 505-661-4844.

The Bayo Canyon announcement appears in the County’s latest news feed amid other near-term civic items. The Community Broadband Network naming survey closed Feb. 6, with results slated for Feb. 18. The Olympic Pool and Therapy Pool are scheduled to close Feb. 22 for re-plastering work starting March 2. The Los Alamos Public Library and the Community Seed Library hosted a volunteer seed-sorting event on Feb. 7 at the White Rock Branch Library.

What happens next: attendees at Fuller Lodge will see early concepts and can register feedback that will be recorded in project files. Residents who cannot attend in person should check the County website for Zoom access and document links in the Project Document Folder for Bayo Canyon. Community input submitted during this phase will play a direct role in shaping the trailhead’s design and eventual accessibility improvements.