Mysteries Of ‘Molecular Machines’ Revealed
A picture of a membrane protein called cysZ determined with Phenix software using data that could not previously be analyzed.Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Scientists are making it easier for pharmaceutical companies and researchers to see the detailed inner workings of molecular machines.
“Inside each cell in our bodies and inside every bacterium and virus are tiny but complex protein molecules that synthesize chemicals, replicate genetic material, turn each other on and off, and transport chemicals across cell membranes,” said Tom Terwilliger, a Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More
Governor Announces Cabinet Secretary Posts
STATE News:
- New Secretaries for Higher Education; Children, Youth, and Families; and Tourism Announced
SANTA FE – Today Gov. Susana Martinez announced three cabinet level appointments:
- Dr. Barbara Damron has been appointed Cabinet Secretary for Higher Education Department (HED);
- Monique Jacobson has been appointed Cabinet Secretary of the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD); and
- Rebecca Latham has been appointed Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department.
The changes will take effect Jan. 5, 2015.
“Over the past four years, we’ve seen an increase Read More
False Radiological Alarm In WIPP Underground
WIPP News:
At approximately 7:40 a.m. today, a portable continuous air monitor (CAM) alarm activated in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) underground.
Shortly after the alarm, Radiological Control (Rad Con) Technicians wearing appropriate personnel protective equipment, entered the underground, performed radiological surveys, collected additional air monitoring data and examined the CAM before declaring it a false alarm. As a precautionary measure, all WIPP personnel were evacuated from the underground when the initial alarm was received.
Personnel exiting the underground Read More
NMDOT Prepared For Winter Storm
New Mexico Department of Transportation snow plows on the job in 2013. Photo by Jake Schoellkopf/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) goal is safety and keeping the state’s roads clear.
With the potential for snow accumulations this holiday week, NMDOT wants to assure drivers that the department is ready to respond to adverse weather conditions that may impact roads. NMDOT crews have been readying their salt and sand spreaders, graders and snow plows. They also are monitoring weather reports and are ready to respond as soon as dispatched. Read More
One Million Curies Of Radioactive Material Recovered
Rick Day of LANL’s International Threat Reduction Group and the Off-Site Source Recovery Project (OSRP) holds a non-radioactive training mockup of what a typical cobalt-60 source might look like. The source is similar to what OSRP team members recovered from a site in Maryland in late 2014, putting the number of Curies recovered as part of the project above 1 million since the project began in 1999. OSRP recovers and disposes of unwanted radioactive sealed sources, eliminating a potential threat that could be used by terrorists to create ‘dirty bombs.’ Courtesy/LANL Read More
USDA Seeks Applications For Rural Broadband Grants
Terry Brunner
USDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced that USDA Rural Development is soliciting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Community Connect Program grants.
The program provides grants to establish essential broadband services in rural communities where it is currently not available.
“Many rural communities in New Mexico do not have access to broadband,” Brunner said. “USDA’s Community Connect Grant Program ensures that rural residents have the ability to run businesses, get the most from their education, and benefit Read More
Udall, Heinrich Secure Critical PILT Funding
U.S. SENATE News:
- PILT helps counties provide services including schools and public safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that the president has signed legislation that fully funds the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program (PILT) for 2015.
New Mexico counties rely on PILT to provide services, including schools, roads, and public safety. Udall, a member of the Appropriations Committee, and Heinrich are strong advocates for the PILT program because of how important it is to New Mexico communities, and they have pushed hard to ensure funding would be available Read More
IRS Offers Help Selecting A Tax Preparer
IRS News:
PHOENIX – With the filing season approaching, the Internal Revenue Service joined with national tax organizations to provide people with new options to get information and tips on selecting tax professionals and avoiding unscrupulous preparers.
The effort includes new information available at IRS.gov/chooseataxpro, including a list of consumer tips for selecting a tax professional. There will also be a new gateway page with links to national non-profit tax professional groups, which can help provide additional information for taxpayers seeking the right type of qualified Read More
LAMS Hosts Los Alamos FLL New Mexico State Qualifier
Participants entertain at today’s Los Alamos FIRST LEGO League (FLL) New Mexico State Qualifier at LAMS. Photos by Ryn Herrmann
Medals awarded during today’s Los Alamos FLL New Mexico State Qualifier at LAMS. Photos by Ryn Herrmann
STAFF REPORT
The Los Alamos FIRST LEGO League (FLL) New Mexico State Qualifier was held today at the Los Alamos Middle School gymnasium.
FLL introduces 4th-8th graders to the fun and excitement of science and technology with a yearly LEGO robot challenge. This competition is a high-energy, sports-like event. Community members cheered Read More
DOE Announces 22 New Projects To Enable Emissions Reductions And Improve Energy Efficiency
DOE News:
- ARPA-E Invests $60 Million to Detect and Measure Methane Emissions and Develop Local Thermal Management Systems
