Energy

Council Approves New EV Chargers At Municipal Building

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Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton, right, checks out one of the EV chargers in 2024 at the Municipal Building. Council unanimously approved to purchase and install three new EV chargers at the Municipal Building during its July 8 meeting. Courtesy/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council has approved purchasing and constructing new electric vehicle (EV) chargers; this approval is a bit of a milestone since the chargers are the first in the County’s EV expansion project to be installed.

The purchase Read More

NMGC Native American Scholarship Banquet July 26

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NMGC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Gas Company is holding its annual Native American Scholarship Program banquet on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Notah Begay III, founder of the NB3 Foundation, golf professional, four-time PGA Tour winner and NBC Golf/Golf Channel analyst will be the guest speaker.

A $3,000 scholarship will be presented to 20 Native American students from across New Mexico. Those eligible can be enrolled in bachelor’s and graduate degree programs, community college programs or pursuing trade school certifications. Read More

Bureau Of Land Management New Mexico State Office Now Accepting Nominations For Geothermal Development

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BLM News:

SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office is now accepting nominations of lands for competitive geothermal leasing for the next geothermal lease sale that is tentatively scheduled for March 2026. 

All nominations must be received by Sept. 25, 2025.

Geothermal energy is a renewable resource that generates baseload electricity with minimal carbon emissions. It is an abundant resource, especially in the West, where the BLM has authority to manage geothermal resource leasing, exploration, and development on approximately 245 million surface acres of public Read More

Power Restored To Western Area After Lightning Strike

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COUNTY News:

Power has been restored to the Western Area after a lightning-related incident occurred at about 12:50 p.m. today. Standby electric linemen from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities responded to the power outage and by 2 p.m. had restored the electric power.

If power is still out in individual homes, Deputy Utility Manager – Electric Distribution Stephen Marez suggested that residents check their breaker switches before calling to report an outage. Lightning storms can often cause surges that trigger the breaker.

Direct questions or concerns about this work to the Read More

Power Outage Underway In Western Area

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Map of the areas affected by today’s power outage in the Western Area. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Standby electric linemen from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are responding to a power outage in the Western Area of the townsite.

They are hoping to restore power within the hour. The cause has not yet been determined.

Direct questions or concerns about this work to the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 (during work hours) or CustomerCare@lacnm.us. Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Hosts 30 Years Of Quantum Dots Conference – Uniting Pioneering Scientists, Next Generation Of Researchers From Around The World

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Quantum dots have transformed technologies in displays, photonics, bioimaging, and energy harvesting. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is hosting the 30 Years of Quantum Dots at Los Alamos conference starting today through July 24 in Santa Fe.

The meeting will unite pioneering scientists and the next generation of researchers from around the world to examine cutting-edge advancements and chart the future of colloidal quantum dot science — a field the Laboratory helped shape from its inception.

“In the early days, quantum dot research was a niche curiosity Read More

Op-Ed: New Mexico’s Energy Industry Is Leading the Way on Climate Progress

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By MISSI CURRIER
President & CEO of New Mexico Oil & Gas Association

Throughout New Mexico’s oil and gas basins, a transition continues—one that is reshaping the narrative around energy production and environmental stewardship. Late last year, analysis from S&P Global Commodity Insights revealed that methane emissions in the Permian Basin have declined so significantly that the reduction is equivalent to the annual carbon emissions avoided by every electric vehicle in the United States. This is not just a milestone—it’s transformation and innovation.

Just last month, Read More

Company Reviving Long-Shuttered Ethanol Plant Receives Support Through New Mexico EDD

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Courtesy/Navitas Global

EDD News:

SANTA FE — Navitas Global, an advanced ethanol production facility in Portales, has been awarded LEDA assistance to add jobs and expand operations through a program administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD).

Navitas specializes in converting whey derivatives, a sugar-rich byproduct of dairy processing, into advanced biofuels and high-protein animal feed. 

Ethanol, a renewable biofuel made from plants, is gaining attention as a green alternative to fossil fuels. Climate solutions and green and sustainable energy are top Read More

Pacific Fusion Of California Ponders Locating $1 Billion Research & Development Facility In Albuquerque

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Image/Pacific Fusion Website

EDD News:

  • The project would bring 200+ jobs and advance clean energy innovation.

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) and Pacific Fusion announced today that the company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state to pursue the siting of a research and development facility in Albuquerque.

The company expects to make a final decision in late September 2025, contingent upon successful site selection and finalization of state incentives. The project will undergo environmental and planning reviews as part of the approval Read More

New Mexico State Land Office Smashes Records As It Auctions First Oil & Gas Leases At Newly-created 25% Royalty Rate Championed By Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard

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STATE News:

          • July auction earns record $56M for public schools in New Mexico

SANTA FE – For the first time, the New Mexico State Land Office has auctioned oil and gas leases at a 25% royalty rate after a new state law backed by Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard kicked in. The law, which became effective June 20, allows the State Land Office to offer its best parcels in the Permian Basin at the market rate.

Each month, the State Land Office holds a public auction for the right to develop certain oil and gas areas. Companies submit bids for leases, with the award going to the highest bidder. Read More