Town of Mammoth Lakes Proudly Presents the 2021 Year in Review

2021 was a successful and productive year for the Town of Mammoth Lakes. A substantial amount of work was accomplished in 2021, in light of the ongoing global pandemic. The 2021 Year in Review describes the highlights of our accomplishments and reflects on the efforts and dedication of Town employees to provide valued public services. Town Council priorities, goals, and key objectives, updated and adopted in May 2021, continue to guide the Town’s work program. While the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, the Town of Mammoth Lakes continues to provide core public services and advance Town Council goals to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitor experience. View the 2021 Year in Review.

New Housing Now! Resource

Housing Now! programs include purchasing existing housing units and selling them to local qualified residents at affordable prices, expanding options for affordable rental units, continued support for The Parcel development and securing property for near term new affordable housing projects. The Housing Now! resource provides management of deed-restricted rental properties and market-rate rental units in Mammoth Lakes. The Town encourages anyone who is interested in learning more about the eligibility criteria for each complex to reach out to the various management entities. Visit Housing Now!

Clean Air Grant Funds New Zero Emission Zamboni Machine for Community Recreation Center

Funded from the Clean Air Projects Program, the Town took possession of a new lithium-ion Zamboni 552AC ice resurfacing machine for operation at the new Community Recreation Center. The Zamboni 552AC machine will deliver clean ice and clean air – critical for operating indoors at the new Community Recreation Center, scheduled to open in the fall of 2022. The new emission-free ice-resurfacer replaces the existing propane-driven 27-year-old Olympia, well past its useful life. In its drive to net zero, the Town also purchased a new electric Zamboni EZIII Edger, replacing the outdated, gas-driven 1999 unit. The new Zamboni machine will be used at the existing Mammoth Ice Rink for the remainder of the season. Read the Press Release.

SNC Launches New Grant Programs - Funds $2.1 Million in Projects

At its March quarterly meeting, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board approved new grant guidelines for its upcoming Vibrant Recreation and Tourism Program, as well as its Strategic Land Conservation Program. It also awarded more than $2 million in funding for projects focused on restoring forest health, making communities more resilient to wildfires, and boosting recreation and tourism. Awarded funds included a grant in the amount of $370,443 for the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments to put together a plan to create a multi-use network of trails that will connect several towns in Alpine, Inyo, and Mono counties. Read the Press Release.

Funding Available for Local Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced $20,200,000 in grant funding from the American Rescue Plan. We are thrilled to share that Mammoth Lakes Recreation was awarded $150,000 for subgranting to help our local arts and cultural community recover from the pandemic. These funds will support job creation, facilities management, health and safety supplies and promotion of events. Learn more and apply online.

State Updates COVID-19 Masking Guidance for Indoor Public Spaces and K-12 Schools

On February 28, 2022 the California Department of Public Health updated its statewide COVID-19 masking guidance to align with recent data trends which show dramatic decreases in the level of COVID-19 virus and virus transmission throughout the state. The two main updates impact general indoor public spaces, and K-12 schools and childcare.

General Indoor Public Spaces: Effective March 1, 2022, the statewide mask mandate for unvaccinated individuals within indoor public spaces will be lifted, and replaced with a strong recommendation for masking within indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
K-12 Schools and Childcare Facilities: Effective March 12, 2022, the statewide mandate requiring universal masking in K-12 schools and childcare facilities will be lifted, and replaced with a strong recommendation.

Masks will still be required in the following select settings, regardless of vaccination status: Public Transit, Hospitals and Healthcare Settings (including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities), Emergency Shelters and Correctional Facilities. Read the current mask guidance.

Town Meetings

March 7 - Mammoth Lakes Housing Board Meeting
March 16 - Town Council Meeting
March 30 – Town Council Special Meeting
March 30 – Mammoth Lakes Recreation Board Meeting
April 5 – Recreation Commission Meeting
April 6 – Town Council Meeting
Visit the Town's website for meeting agenda's and to watch the meeting's live.

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The Town manages several informative and timely e-newsletters and public service announcements to increase community awareness and comprehension of Town activities, programs, projects, and services. Please click here to opt-in – its fast and easy, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter @TownofMammoth and through our local media partners.

Around Town...

March 4: Wear your favorite hockey jersey!
March 6: Mammoth Ice Rink Closing Day
March 6-10: CNISSF Ski and Snowboard Championships, Mammoth Mountain
March 9: "Buried" - The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche
March 12: Felici Piano Trio performs Mozart, Beethoven & the lively Dvorak Trio No. 1
March 29: Summer Recreation Expo
March 31: Winter Fitness Challenge Ends
Click here to view the Mammoth Lakes Events Calendar

Mammoth Ice Rink Closing Day is March 6!

Get your skate on for the final time at the outdoor ice rink before we close this Sunday, March 6. Celebrate Hockey Week Across America by wearing your favorite hockey jersey on Friday, March 4 or for the entire weekend (weather permitting). Amenities include skate sharpening, skate rentals and snack and beverage services. For the revised March schedule, rates and promotions please visit the Mammoth Ice Rink website or call (760) 965-3695 during operating hours. See you on the ice in your favorite jersey!

MLPD Encourages “Off-Road Enthusiasts” To Comment On The 2022 California OHV Program

The Mammoth Lakes Police Department (MLPD) invites the public to comment on the preliminary application to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHMVR) Division for the 2022 Grant Cycle. The Department’s application was submitted to the state today and the public review and comment period for the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program begins on March 8 and ends on May 2, 2022, at 5:00pm. MLPD is seeking funding to continue the Agency's Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) program, which was launched in 2021 with its first OHMVR Division Grant award. Read More…

Save the Date: Summer Recreation Expo March 29!

The Summer Recreation Expo is your one-stop shop for everything recreation in our community. Engage and learn more about programs, camps, leagues, events, trails and more, offered by our many recreation providers. Win amazing prizes while discovering a new summer of adventure for yourself and family at the Summer Recreation Expo from 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, March 29 at the Mammoth High School Gym. Click here for additional information.

Work for the Town of Mammoth Lakes!

The Town of Mammoth Lakes is looking for a variety of temporary seasonal and full-time employees to join our dedicated team. Competitive salary and benefits package plus the opportunity to live, work, and play in the beautiful Eastern Sierra! Apply online.

Police Department Services...

Police Reports: File Police Reports Online including Hit and Runs, Lost Property, Vandalism/Graffiti and more.
CCW permits: Mammoth Lakes residents can apply online.
Vacation Check: If you plan to be out of Town for an extended time and would like Officers to check on your residence, please fill-out this online form.

Please Leash and Pick-up After Your Dog

The Mammoth Lakes Police Department has again increased education and enforcement efforts in high-use areas within the Town’s Municipal Boundary. These areas include our many parks, multi-use paths and developed recreation areas, such as Shady Rest Park. Click on the interactive map to view these high-use areas. “We have always had a leash law, typical of most cities in our state,” stated Chief Davis. “The goal of enforcement is to gain compliance. Enforcement can be as simple as a friendly warning or may escalate to a citation, just like all the other laws we enforce.” Read More…

Be SnowSmart this Winter!

Be SnowSmart in Mammoth Lakes by following a few simple winter safety tips. During heavy snowfall, please stay off the roads to let our snow removal operators clear the roads and sidewalks. Don’t put on chains when you have to – put on chains before you need them. Stopping in roadways is dangerous and is to be avoided. We recommend you park your vehicle (off the roadway and behind the orange snow stakes) and take the bus. The FREE Red Line operates 7-days a week from 7:00am until 5:30pm with service from Snowcreek Athletic Club to the Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge. The Town clears several miles of sidewalks for your safety. Do not walk on the streets with vehicles and plows as they will have trouble seeing you and do not walk in-front of snow removal equipment. Click here to learn more and call 800-427-ROAD for current chain control restrictions or road conditions, listen to KMMT 106.5, Sierra Wave 92.5 or KIBS 100.7 or look for chain control signs throughout town.

Mammoth Lakes Police Department Reminds All Visitors and Residents to Follow Town Parking Laws

Mammoth Lakes is experiencing record visitation, which is impacting available parking, especially near busy ski lifts areas such as Canyon Lodge and The Village at Mammoth. Parking Enforcement Officers are patrolling and issuing citations daily. You can avoid receiving a parking citation by:

Not parking at the Lakes Basin’s closed gate at the east end of Lake Mary Rd. unless all 4 of your tires are on dirt/off pavement. Alternatives to accessing recreation in the Lakes Basin during the winter might be taking the Orange Line Shuttle Bus or having someone drop you off. Parking illegally at this gate also impedes emergency vehicle access.
Not parking in the “No Parking Zones” on Highway 203, Minaret Rd., Meridian Blvd. near Eagle Lodge and on Hillside Dr., Rainbow Ln., Lakeview Blvd., and Davison Rd. near Canyon Lodge and The Village at Mammoth.
Leaving the “Handicap” spaces for drivers with Disabled Person Parking Placards and Plates.
Parking facing the correct direction of travel.
Only parking in designated spaces while at Shady Rest Park.
Not blocking fire hydrants or fire lanes.