Verus® Research Announces $1 Million Contract With Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate
VERUS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and development, announces the award of a two-year, $1 million contract from the Space Vehicles Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
The contract is a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) agreement for the next iteration of Verus Research’s Satellite Software for Anomaly Monitoring (Sat-SAM) software. The software receives satellite telemetry and runs analysis to detect, identify and predict causal indicators for failures Read More
Northern New Mexico College And Los Alamos County To Host Energy Conservation Code Training For Professionals May 2, 2024
COUNTY News:
Northern New Mexico College and Los Alamos County are hosting a workshop on energy conservation codes for professionals in the building industry, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
The workshop titled “Sustainable Education for Advanced Buildings: Energy Conservation Code Training for Professionals” aims to provide valuable insights into energy conservation codes, focusing particularly on the changes introduced in the IECC 2021 and its local amendments in New Mexico. Intended for building officials, architects, Read More
Biscochitos, Fresh Veggies At Farmers Market Thursday
Gessing: LNG Permit Ban Absurd
By PAUL GESSING
President
New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation
What if I told you that one federal government policy could do the following:
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- Undermine Russia’s war against Ukraine (without the US spending a dime);
- Strengthen economic ties between the US and Asian and European nations;
- Reduce CO2 emissions; and
- Increase US tax revenues and American jobs (including in New Mexico).
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The policy I’m referring to is to allow American exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Thanks to American technological prowess the US is producing enough energy not only for itself, but for the world as well.
Sadly, Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Finalizes Energy Transition Act Awards To Four Projects
EDD News:
FARMINGTON — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has finalized awards from the Energy Transition Economic Development Assistance Fund to four projects that will diversify the economy and create jobs unrelated to fossil fuel development or use.
The 2019 Energy Transition Act (ETA) established a statewide target for investor-owned utilities and rural electric cooperatives to achieve 50 percent renewable energy by 2030 and 80 percent by 2040, with accompanying targets for utilities and co-ops to reach zero-carbon resources by 2045 and 2050, respectively.
The Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet April 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board (LTAB) will meet at noon Tuesday, April 16 in Room 110 in the County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The agenda is available on the County Website. Read More
Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of Native Treasures Art Market Memorial Day Weekend
Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo). Photo by Brkawaay Creative LLC
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The Native Treasures Art Market is turning 20! For two decades, Native Treasures has served as a beacon for preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous artists. Native Treasures Art Market takes place over Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
Since its inception in 2004, Native Treasures has provided a unique space where artists can showcase their talents, share their stories, and Read More
LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton Attends ‘Plática On Latino Access To Rural Healthcare’ Hosted By Rep. Leger Fernandez
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton, right, attended the ‘Plática On Latino Access To Rural Healthcare’ hosted by U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, left, April 4 in Albuquerque. The event was part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus On The Road series and also featured United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra. Courtesy photo
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, left, and United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, center, at the ‘Plática On Latino Access To Rural Healthcare’ April 4 in Albuquerque. Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Read More
Fiber Arts By Zandra Hall Opening Reception At Los Alamos Co-op Market Saturday
McQuiston: Hail … Yes, No Or Maybe So?
By Allen McQuiston
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Early spring is usually the kick-off to hail season. As you are likely aware, hail can do significant damage to anything it comes in contact with depending on the size of the hail. Hail is a solid form of precipitation made up of balls or irregular lumps of ice referred to as hailstones. Hail normally develops and falls during periods of severe thunderstorms. The size of hail varies from pea size on up, with the largest recorded hailstone in the United States measuring 1.67 pounds with a circumference of 17.5 inches.
Your home’s Read More
