Energy

Summary Of Council-Adopted $368 Million FY26 Budget

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

 On April 23, the Los Alamos County Council adopted a $367.9 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026, representing a $9.6 million decrease from the previous year’s $377.5 million budget.

A two-page summary of the adopted budget is outlined in the “Budget in Brief FY 2026,” which can be accessed online at https://lacnm.com/Budget. The full FY 2026 Adopted Budget Book is scheduled for publication in August.

The overall reduction from FY 2025 is due to a combined $38.7M decrease across two funds:

  • Capital Project Fund: Down by $37 million. This fund supports the design
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County Board Of Public Utilities Work Session June 4

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84348385574.

The complete packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The public may also watch BPU meetings at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings. Read More

Electrification Study Update At BPU Meeting June 4

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COUNTY News:

Because electrification is a hot topic these days, community members interested in learning how the current electrification study for Los Alamos County is going are welcome to attend the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting for an overview.

The meeting is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

The BPU commissioned the study to examine the assumptions and impacts of community-wide conversions from natural gas appliances and gasoline-powered cars to all-electric appliances and electric vehicles.

The study Read More

Help Shape Future Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule invites all who live, work, or play in Los Alamos County to take part in an important community survey to help shape the future of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across the community. The survey will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Community feedback will directly inform decision-making around where to install new chargers and how to prioritize features such as accessibility, charging speed, and location types (e.g., parks, retail areas, or workplaces).

The survey is part of the broader Read More

Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025 Event Line-Up

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Scene from 2024 ScienceFest. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Get ready for an exciting week of science this summer in Los Alamos! Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District is eager to bring the 18th annual ScienceFest to the community and region on June 20-28, 2025.

“This year’s theme, ‘Catalysts & Currents,’ is about recognizing both the ground-breaking moments in the scientific world as well as the slow-moving currents of change happening all around us on a daily basis,” said Event Manager Alison Watkins at Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District.

ScienceFest kicks off on the evening Read More

New Mexico House Premieres During SXSW 2025, Bringing Los Alamos To Austin

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Los Alamos-based UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel, center, chats with participants and attendees during SXSW 2025 in March in downtown Austin, at the launch of New Mexico House, a day-long showcase celebrating the state’s innovation, culture, and economic opportunities. Courtesy/NMEDD

NMEDD News:

  • With support from UbiQD, LANL, RDC, and other local orgs, the inaugural event connects New Mexico’s film, art, and tech talent with a global audience during the city’s premier tech and culture convergence.

New Mexico made a spirited debut on the global stage Read More

EMNRD Leading Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy For New Mexico

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EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) has launched the first of three phases of a major project to develop the state’s first Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy, or CETS.

The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has been selected to lead the first phase, which was announced at a workshop involving high-level energy and environmental experts from government, business and non-profit organizations.

“The CETS will address the ongoing need to provide all New Mexicans with affordable energy in the near, mid- and long-term,” Read More

TechSource, Inc. Executives Recognized As Runners-Up For SBA’s 2025 National Small Businesspersons Of The Year

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TechSource Chairman/CEO, V. Brian D’Andrea

TechSource, Inc. News:

TechSource, Inc. has announced that its Chairman and CEO, V. Brian D’Andrea, and President and COO, Jeffrey E. Giangiuli, have been named second runners-up for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2025 National Small Businesspersons of the Year award. This prestigious recognition highlights their leadership and the collective contributions of the entire TechSource team in driving innovation and supporting economic growth.

“Keeping mission-centric and focused on our people is our priority. This sort of Read More

NNSA Announces Intent To Prepare Programmatic EIS For Plutonium Pit Production, Hold Public Scoping Meetings

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NNSA News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced its intent to initiate a National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) process to ensure NEPA compliance for the production of plutonium pits for NNSA’s Stockpile Stewardship and Management Program.

The PEIS will evaluate the programmatic environmental impacts of producing pits at the Congressionally mandated rate (and potentially other reasonable rates) using various single site and multi-site alternatives; associated activities at other NNSA Read More