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RDC’s 2025 Micro-Grant Season Kicks Off June 2

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RDC News:

The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) has announced that the RDC Micro-Grant Fund season officially kicks off on June 2.

“This will be our biggest year yet! Huge thanks to our major investor, Triad National Security LLC/Los Alamos National Laboratory. Additionally, Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe have come on board to fund more micro-grants for their respective regions. That’s great news all around. The funding allocated for RDC Micro-Grants is greater than ever!” –RDC.

The RDC Micro-Grant Fund helps businesses sustain or grow their revenue, leverage other investments, Read More

LANL: A New Problem Only Quantum Computing Can Solve

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A team at Los Alamos National Laboratory proved that quantum computing can simulate highly complex optical circuits, demonstrating a clear quantum advantage for this group of problems. Courtesy/ChatGPT 4o

LANL News:

              • A recent paper introduced a quantum algorithm to simulate optical networks, proving that only a quantum computer can solve such a complex problem

As quantum computing develops, scientists are working to identify tasks for which quantum computers have a clear advantage over classical computers. So far, researchers have only pinpointed a handful of these problems, but in Read More

Town Of Red River Adopts New Comprehensive Plan To Guide Community Growth And Development

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RR News:

The Town of Red River has officially adopted its new Comprehensive Plan May 27, 2025, replacing the previous version adopted in 2013. The updated plan lays out a strategic framework for the town’s future growth and development across key focus areas, including land use, housing, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, sustainability, and hazard mitigation.

The planning process was led by Consensus Planning, Inc., a New Mexico-based planning firm, in close coordination with a Steering Committee of local stakeholders, elected officials, and Town of Red River Read More

Zia Commemorates Major Milestone: 70th Annual Meeting

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President/CEO Dwayne Herrera speaks to members of Zia Credit Union during the 70th Annual Meeting on May 21 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Photo by Aryanne Vigil/ZCU

Zia Credit Union Chairman of the Board JC Garcia speaking to members during the 70th Annual Meeting on May 21 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Photo by Aryanne Vigil/ZCU

Zia Credit Union News:

On Wednesday, May 21, Zia Credit Union commemorated a major milestone by hosting its 70th Annual Meeting at the SALA Event Center. The event drew more than 115 attendees—both in person and virtually—marking a momentous occasion in the credit Read More

Unirac Inc. CEO Peter Lorenz To Lead Chamber In 2025-2026, New Mexico Mutual’s Kellie Mixon Named GACC Chair-Elect

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Peter Lorenz

GACC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — May 22, at the May 22 Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, the board approved Peter Lorenz, Unirac Inc. CEO as the incoming Board Chairman and New Mexico Mutual President and CEO Kellie Mixon, as chair-elect of the board.

The upcoming program year begins on July 1. 

“Peter brings his superb leadership skills and result-focused style to the role of chairman of the board for the Chamber. This is Peter’s second time as chairman for us and we are so pleased to have Peter back in this leadership role,” Chamber President and CEO Terri Read More

Sunbender To Headline Summer Concert Friday Night

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Modern alternative rock band Sunbender will headline the Los Alamos Summer Concert this Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

SANCRE PRODUCTION News:

The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presents Sunbender, 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 30 at Ashley Pond Park.

Sunbender will perform originals and popular covers from Lenny Kravitz, David Bowie, The Eagles, Tom Petty, Jimmy Eat World, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, 80s, 90s, etc.

The opener is Classic, a great local band that plays covers from the 50s and 60s.
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is produced by Sancre Productions
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New Mexico EDD Seeks Proposals To Deploy $25 Million In State Funds Investment In Quantum Technologies

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EDD News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Office of Strategy, Science and Technology is seeking proposals to deploy $25 million in state funds to establish and operate a quantum venture studio and a physical space aimed at accelerating quantum technology innovation and commercialization. 

“By leading the way in technology and innovation, New Mexico is charting a course toward a prosperous future,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “With top-tier resources like our national labs and research institutions, advanced talent, and a growing quantum Read More

Direction And Approval Of Extension For Submittal Of Revised Application For LANL Hazardous Waste Facility Permit Added To Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, this is a notification that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

  • Direction and Approval of Extension for Submittal of the Revised Los Alamos National Laboratory General Part A and Part B Permit Application for Renewal of the Los Alamos National Laboratory
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PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 30-June 5, 2025

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PAC 8 Community Media Center News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for May 30-June 5, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-20-25
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Legislative Update
  • 7 p.m.
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