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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Announces DOJ Launch Of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Online Claims Portal

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new online portal for Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims, implementing the recently extended and expanded program.

Prior to the launch of this online portal, Sen. Luján and the New Mexico Delegation sent an open letter to New Mexico’s holders of health care records, birth and death records, tax records, school records and any other necessary records to request their full cooperation in delivering long overdue justice for Read More

Senate Conservation Committee Unanimously Advances $2 Million Mosquito Monitoring Plan That Would Be ‘Early Warning System’ For New Mexico

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Егор Камелев/Pixabay via Public Domain

By LILY ALEXANDER
The Santa Fe New Mexican

For Albuquerque Republican Sen. Nicole Tobiassen, the fight against mosquitoes is personal now.

In September, Tobiassen’s husband contracted West Nile virus and spent four and a half months in the intensive care unit “fighting for his life”, she said Thursday during a committee hearing for Senate Bill 79.

The measure would appropriate $2 million to the New Mexico Department of Health for mosquito surveillance, prevention and mitigation in fiscal years 2027 and 2028.

“He survived — against the odds, might I Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Feb. 3

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Lab retirees gathered at a previous monthly breakfast social at Muy Salsas. Photo by Morrie Pongratz

LRG News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast social between 8:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive. Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees.

LRG will pay for coffee and tea and individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

The LRG is a non-profit organization that seeks to maintain communications with and to serve the needs and interests of all retirees Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory: FY 2025 Economic Impact

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Evening view of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • $2 billion in employee salaries across 6 northern New Mexico counties; $752 Million spent with local businesses

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) released its annual Economic Impact Report detailing spending during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30. With an annual budget of $5.28 billion, the Laboratory is a major economic driver in the state.

“For more than 80 years, Los Alamos National Laboratory has played a critical role in New Mexico’s economy and its communities,” Laboratory Director Thom Mason said. Read More

New Documents Added To LANL’s Legacy Cleanup Contract Reading Room

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LANL News:

New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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LANL Foundation Awards $100,000 In STEM Framework Grants To Support STEAM Education In Northern NM

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LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — Sixteen schools and community-based organizations throughout Northern New Mexico received grants to support the work they are doing to innovate STEAM education. 

Made possible by $100,000 in funding from the National Nuclear Security Administration for STEM career pipeline development, this one-year grant initiative will support hands-on learning and help to build a regional STEAM framework — an educational approach that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math to foster inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving Read More

LANL Foundation Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities—Strengthen Education Systems, Workforce Pathways

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LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation, the largest foundation in New Mexico solely focused on education, today announced its 2026 legislative priorities aimed at strengthening public education systems, expanding workforce pathways, and supporting students and families across northern New Mexico.

Grounded in high-quality, evidence-based approaches, the Foundation’s priorities support systemic improvements to public education, reflect diverse community voices and needs, build upon previously supported policy, and contribute to a strong, inclusive New Mexico Read More

Op-Ed: New Mexico Can’t Afford To Be Left Out Of Innovation & Opportunity

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By DAVIN LOPEZ
NMIDEA President

New Mexico has always been a place of ingenuity. From agriculture and aerospace to energy and advanced manufacturing, we’ve built our economy by solving problems in tough environments. But too often, when the New Mexico Legislature talks about innovation, investment, and economic development, they forget about the importance of research and development (R&D). Passing the R&D tax credit bill is a chance to change that — and it’s a chance the Legislature should not miss.

The research and development tax credit is not a giveaway. It’s a proven tool used Read More

Three Los Alamos National Laboratory Scientists Earn American Physical Society Recognition

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LANL scientists from left, Larry Glenn Hill, Christopher Fryer and Christopher Morris. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Three Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) scientists have received prestigious recognition from the American Physical Society. Larry Glenn Hill was elected as a fellow of the society, Christopher Fryer was awarded the 2026 Hans A. Bethe Prize, and Christopher Morris received the 2026 Tom W. Bonner Prize in Nuclear Physics.

“This American Physical Society recognition reflects the broad-ranging and impactful work in which our Los Alamos scientists excel,” Laboratory Director Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory, DOD Partner To Place Service Members With SkillBridge Program

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Michelle Mazanec at the NM Dept. of Workforce Solutions job fair in Santa Fe in June. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) was recently made a Department of Defense-approved industry partner, which allows service members and on-base career centers to find the Lab in a specialized database and request to participate in a unique program. The new partnership gives the Lab greater visibility and allows more service members who are seeking employment after active duty to find Lab opportunities more easily while receiving their full salary from the DOD.

How the program Read More