Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board to Hold Hybrid Meeting Feb. 18

The Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with an in-person component at First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Drive, and a virtual option for remote attendance. The board’s schedule and hybrid format make this meeting a potential entry point for residents seeking to engage on youth services, mental health supports, and community programming.

JJAB describes itself as "a 501c3 nonprofit with an independent and voluntary board of community members who collaborate, leverage, and coordinate resources to support youth and families." The organization’s events page currently notes that "Meetings are currently being held via Zoom. An agenda and connection information will be provided several days prior to the meeting," signaling that the virtual connection will be confirmed shortly before Feb. 18. Local reporting invites public participation and provides direct contact: "The public is welcome, please contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or (505) 709-8125 for additional information."

Beyond the meeting mechanics, JJAB’s public materials list mental health and crisis resources and point to local priorities that matter to families and educators. Resources on the board’s site include a crisis line shown as "(855) NMCRISIS (662-7474)" and dedicated listings for fentanyl resources and mental health resources. The events page also highlights youth programming such as a Teen Movie Night for high school students at SALA, demonstrating JJAB’s role in connecting service providers and community activities.

Residents should note that some earlier listings showed a Jan. 21 meeting date; the board’s official schedule now identifies Feb. 18 as the next meeting date. Because JJAB has emphasized that agenda and connection details will be posted several days before the meeting, attendees should confirm whether the in-person location will be staffed and whether the meeting will be fully hybrid or conducted primarily via Zoom.

For Los Alamos voters and community members, JJAB meetings are a practical place to monitor how volunteer boards allocate attention and resources to youth issues, how mental health and substance-use concerns are being addressed, and how public comment is incorporated into local decision making. The board’s nonprofit status and local partnerships mean its discussions can influence referrals, programming, and coordination among schools, nonprofits, and county services.

What comes next: check JJAB’s official event listing in the days before Feb. 18 for the posted agenda and connection instructions, and contact the board at info@losalamosjjab.com or (505) 709-8125 for access and public comment procedures. If immediate help is needed for a youth mental-health crisis, callers can use the crisis line listed by JJAB at (855) NMCRISIS (662-7474).