Los Alamos National Laboratory Hosts 30 Years Of Quantum Dots Conference – Uniting Pioneering Scientists, Next Generation Of Researchers From Around The World
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
Los Alamos Makers Now Accepting Applications For Free 3D Printing Summer School For High School Students
Los Alamos Makers News:
Los Alamos Makers is excited to announce a unique opportunity for high school students to dive into the world of 3D printing and design through a 4-day intensive summer school, held at Los Alamos Makers.
The program is completely free and open to students from underserved communities, including those in Española Valley, Pojoaque, and surrounding tribal communities.
The 3D Printing Summer School will welcome high school students to explore the exciting intersection of creativity, engineering, and technology.
Participants will:
- Learn Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Class 1 Permit Modification Request To Update Off-site Facilities Added To LANL Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this announcement is to notify readers that the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- Class 1 Permit Modification Request to Update Permit Attachment L, Listing of Off-site Facilities
- Response to June 9, 2025 Letter, Temporary Authorization Los Alamos National Laboratory Hazardous Waste Facility Permit
U.S. Rep. Vasquez Votes To Pass National Defense Bill, Delivering Military Strength, Wins On New Mexico Priorities
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 15, 2025, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) – a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) – voted in favor of the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
“It is vital that we ensure America’s armed forces have the training, equipment, and resources they need to carry out their missions,” Vasquez said. “This bipartisan bill includes my legislation to improve health care for our rural veterans, give our troops a pay raise, recognize New Mexico’s Downwinders, and add many additional provisions Read More
Pacific Fusion Of California Ponders Locating $1 Billion Research & Development Facility In Albuquerque
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
J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee Donates $1,000 To Jemez Pueblo’s Towa Language Preservation Program
At a recent donation event, from left, Treasurer Galen Gisler of the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) presents a check to Language Preservation Director and former governor of Jemez Pueblo Dominic Gachupin, together with JROMC member John Ruminer. Courtesy/JROMC
JROMC News:
The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) has donated $1,000 to the Jemez Pueblo’s Towa Language Preservation Program, which features language immersion.
The JROMC is a local non-profit organization that honors J. Robert Oppenheimer’s legacy through thought-provoking public lectures Read More
LANL: First Comprehensive Study Finds New Mexicans Likely Among Most At-Risk Populations For Valley Fever
A new study finds that Valley fever, a fungal disease that is contracted when infected soil is inhaled, is present in New Mexico. People most at risk are those who live in dry, dustier areas of the state that are prone to dust storms. Courtesy/Dreamstime.com
LANL News:
- Evidence of the fungal disease found in Catron, Doña Ana, Sierra and Socorro counties, with the most reported in the northwest and southwest part of the state
The first comprehensive study of Valley fever in New Mexico found that people in the state are likely among the most at-risk populations for the disease in the United States. Read More
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