Los Alamos County launches online directory to showcase businesses, nonprofits, and events

Los Alamos County has launched a new online directory designed to showcase local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community events, the county announced. The platform aims to centralize information so residents and visitors can more easily discover and connect with services, programs and activities across the county.

The County published the announcement on Feb. 2, 2026, and said listings can be submitted and maintained directly through the Los Alamos County website. Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director, said, “This new directory is a simple and effective way to highlight the wide range of businesses, organizations, and activities that make Los Alamos County special. By making it easy to submit and update information, we’re creating a centralized resource that benefits both local businesses and the broader community.”

Businesses, nonprofit groups and event organizers can create their own listings and update them as needed. Entries may include descriptions, contact information, photos and other relevant details intended to help people connect with local services and events. The County framed the tool as both a discovery engine for customers and a low-friction way for organizations to keep their public information current.

To support the launch, the County will host a Directory Information Session on Feb. 4 from 5:30–7 p.m. in Room 110 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building to explain the program and help people create accounts. A virtual-only Directory Information Session will follow on Feb. 18 to reach those who cannot attend in person. Residents and organizers who want to add a business, organization or event were directed to the Los Alamos County website’s directory page for submission.

Local economic implications include potentially higher visibility for small businesses and nonprofits, and easier coordination of community programming. A county-run directory can increase foot traffic to storefronts and attendance at events by reducing the search friction that often keeps residents from discovering lesser-known offerings. For organizations that rely on volunteer support or donations, clearer contact details and photos may improve outreach efficiency.

Other jurisdictions have used similar directories as part of broader local-economy strategies. Solano County’s Shop Solano initiative emphasizes keeping dollars local and promotes events and job postings alongside business listings, while Los Angeles County’s “Shop Local. Dine Local. Recover Local.” campaign paired a Recover Local Business Directory with promotional support after disaster impacts. Those examples suggest directories can be paired with marketing efforts to amplify impact, though Los Alamos County did not attach outside partnerships to this initial announcement.

For readers, the new directory means quicker access to local services and a straightforward way for businesses and organizers to be seen. Expect follow-up from County staff after the information sessions on how the directory will be promoted and whether usage metrics or additional support will follow.