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DPU Proposes Adjustments To Water Rates

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COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing water rate adjustments spanning the next four years.

Two public hearings for adjustments to the existing tiered water rates are planned.

The first public hearing will take place at the Aug. 17 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting on Zoom. If the BPU approves the proposed rate ordinance, a second hearing will occur Sept. 27 at the Los Alamos County Council meeting. The rates must be adopted by the County Council before they can be put into place.

The proposed adjustments cover increases in DPU’s cost to provide water service Read More

State Transportation Commission Hosts Meeting Aug. 18

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New Mexico Department of Transportation District map. Courtesy/NMDOT

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Five is holding a State Transportation Commission (STC) meeting in northwest New Mexico, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Farmington.

The department holds six STC meetings annually. One held in each of the six department districts with one commissioner appointed by the governor to represent each district.

The Transportation Commission sets department policy and oversees the use of the Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Issues Statement On Senate Passage Of Chips And Science Act

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the Senate passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, bipartisan legislation to lower costs, boost domestic manufacturing, strengthen domestic supply chains, and preserve American competitiveness in the 21st century:

“The CHIPS and Science Act is designed to fight inflation and invest in domestic jobs and the future. This bipartisan legislation will serve as a launchpad for scientific innovation and manufacturing at places like Intel in Rio Rancho and allow America to maintain our competitive Read More

UCLA Scientists Discover Places On Moon Where It’s Always ‘Sweater Weather’

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A good place for a base? Scientists predict that some lunar pits lead to lava tubes like the one seen here in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The moon has similar tunnels, which are left behind after molten lava flows beneath the surface. NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University

UCLA News:

Future human explorers on the moon might have 99 problems but staying warm or cool won’t be one. A team led by planetary scientists at UCLA has discovered shady locations within pits on the moon that always hover around a comfortable 63 degrees Fahrenheit.

The pits, and caves to which they may lead, would make safer, Read More

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces $401 Million Investment In High-Speed Internet Access In Rural Areas

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Courtesy/USDA

USDA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Department is investing $401 million to provide access to high-speed internet for 31,000 rural residents and businesses in 11 states, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to investing in rural infrastructure and affordable high-speed internet for all.

This announcement includes a group of investments from the ReConnect Program, and an award funded through USDA’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee program. 

The Read More

Los Blue Ventures Perform At Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday Night At Ashley Pond Park

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Los Blue Ventures will have a debut performance Friday at The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

Los Alamos Summer Concert News:

This Friday, July 22, N3B sponsors the Los Alamos debut performance of Northern New Mexico’s most beloved Hispano family band, Los Blue Ventures.

Consisting of multiple generations of the Sanchez family, Los Blue Ventures bring Hispano Dance Hall music to Los Alamos for the first time ever. Known as “Los Meros Meros” or, The Real Deal – they’re bringing the soul of the Southwest to Ashley Pond Park with distinctly Northern Read More

Winners Announced For 2022 Spaceport America Cup

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2022 Spaceport America Cup winning team, The University of Sydney. Courtesy/Spaceport America

New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales with NMSU’s Atomic Aggies. Courtesy/Spaceport America

SPACEPORT AMERICA News:

SIERRA COUNTY — Spaceport America and the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) have announced the winners of the 2022 Spaceport America Cup brought to you by Sierra Space.

The University of Sydney took home the overall winners’ trophy after impressing the judges with their 30,000 ft rocket launch.

Over 1,300 participants attended the 2022 Spaceport America Cup Read More

Video: ISC Santa Fe’s Winter’s Tale Opens Tonight!

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ISC News: 

The International Shakespeare Center (ISC) Santa Fe announces the ‘The Winter’s Tale’ opens tonight!

This year they have more tiers of ticket prices than ever before! 

$50 Opening Night Galas.

All other shows: 

  • $30 Front row seat; 
  • $25 General Admission; 
  • $10 Student; and
  • Fifteen $15 tickets will also be available on the day of each performance starting 30 minutes before each of the shows.
  • Click here to purchase tickets!

The Winter’s Tale:
The Lab • 1213 Parkway Dr 

Opening Night Gala • 6:45 p.m. July 14 • Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres with the director pre-show, and Read More

Scientific History Of LANL Supercomputing July 18 At Tub

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LANL Historian Nicholas Lewis will chat about the history of supercomputing at the Lab, 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, July 18 at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (The Tub) in Central Park Square. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Kick back at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op and discuss the scientific history of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s supercomputing, 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, July 18, at 163 Central Park Square.

Historian Nicholas Lewis is the July guest for the monthly Periodic Table program, a free outreach activity organized by the Bradbury Science Museum. Lewis will answer questions about the people and Read More