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Op-Ed: Los Alamos Isn’t The Innovation Hub We Expect – But It Could Be…

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By Dr. Prisca Tiasse
Founder and President
Los Alamos Makers

New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (NMEDD’s) recent publication (link) of its New Mexico Science & Technology Roadmap is creating a lot of buzz and excitement. The document highlights the state’s strong competitive advantages in key science and technology industries. It explicitly aims to translate high-priority science and technology into local high-paying jobs and calls for strengthening the innovation ecosystem.

For years, New Mexico’s economic development narrative has leaned on the assumption that Read More

Local Love Holiday Contest Announces Week 2 Winner; Keep Snapping, Tagging, And Sharing

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Image of the second winning entry in the Local Love Holiday ‘Snap, Tag, and Share’ contest, submitted by Christy O’Brien, for which she has won the Week 2 $100 Local Love Gift Card for showing her Local Love at Sugar & Cream Cafe. Courtesy/Places & Spaces Los Alamos

From Places & Spaces Los Alamos:

Places and Spaces Los Alamos is excited to announce the Week 2 winner of the Local Love Holiday “Snap, Tag, and Share” contest! Congratulations to Christy O’Brien, who has won the Week 2 $100 Local Love Gift Card for showing her Local Love at Sugar & Cream Cafe. The gift card can be used for Read More

DFA: $50 Million In Recreation Grants For Communities

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DFA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced $50 million in grants to support the development and expansion of recreational facilities, trails and parks across New Mexico.

“From splash pads in Hatch to walking paths in Carlsbad to rodeo arena improvements— these investments give New Mexicans more places to gather, play, and stay active,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. 

With this grant cycle, DFA has funded 128 projects, representing a $142.5 million investment as part of the state’s ongoing commitment to improving quality of life, strengthening Read More

County Reports REDINet Wi-Fi Networks Are Restored

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Information Management reports that the network provider, REDINet, restored services at 11:38 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10.

REDINet began experiencing downtime on Wednesday morning, following a hardware failure. The two County networks affected included “LAC Public” at all County facilities, and “Discover LA”, the free Wi-Fi available in the Los Alamos downtown historic district.

The downtime was caused when REDInet experienced a hardware failure involving a critical component.

County IT Program Manager Marlena Sanchez thanks the community for their Read More

At LANL AI Is The Future

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Carmelina Hart of LANL’s Communications and External Affairs Office and LANL Director Thom Mason at the final virtual town hall of the year on Dec. 3. Hart served as moderator while Mason provided an end-of-year recap of the laboratory’s operations and took questions from attendees. Courtesy/LANL

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Looking at the present and future for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), it is clear artificial intelligence (AI) is taking a significant role in its operations.

As LANL Director Thom Mason said during his final virtual town Read More

Shopping Local Matters: Support Your Community And You Could Also Win Big In Annual Blue Bucks Promotion! 

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Volunteers Teri Nixon and Traci Sowers at the counter assisting Small Business Saturday shoppers at the Lobby Shop inside Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

CHAMBER News:

Enterprise Bank & Trust is again sponsoring the annual Blue Bucks “Shop Small” Promotion through Dec. 13, which is spearheaded by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District.

Shoppers who dine or make purchases at participating local businesses will have the opportunity to win cash and gift card prizes by submitting their receipts—either by filling

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State Awards Science & Technology Grants To 19 Companies

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NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s Economic Development Department awarded grants to 19 tech startups – more than double the previous high — as the state ramps up efforts to boost its homegrown tech sector.

The Science and Technology Business Startup grant awardees span high-growth sectors including advanced computing, advanced energy, aerospace, and bioscience.

“Our science and technology grants fuel innovative entrepreneurial activity across New Mexico,” EDD Cabinet Secretary Rob Black said. “Investing in these cutting-edge businesses is key to growing and diversifying economic Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: UbiQD CFO Tony Beams

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On the job in Los Alamos is UbiQD Chief Financial Officer Tony Beams, left, chatting last week with UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel at the company’s headquarters at 134 Eastgate Drive. Beams joined the global quantum dot technology company as Director of Finance in December 2024 and was promoted to CFO last June. In speaking about his position, Beams said, ‘What excites me most about the CFO role at UbiQD is the opportunity to draw on my prior senior finance leadership in technology-driven agriculture and optical manufacturing to help advance the company’s work in sustainable farming and clean-energy
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Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Wishing Community ‘Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays’ With Festive Display

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Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) is wishing the community ‘Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays’ with this festive display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front windows of its building Thursday at 1010 Central Ave . Learn more about LASCU at lascu.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Artist Andrew Sandoval creates a festive display on the front windows of the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union building at 1010 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Another view of the festive window display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front of the Los Alamos Schools Read More