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Public Review, Comment Period Begins For Wetland Assessment Addendum To LANL Waterline Replacement

DOE/NNSA News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is proposing new construction at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This wetland assessment evaluates potential impacts to wetlands from implementation of the proposed waterline project, identifies alternatives to the proposed project, and allows for meaningful public comment.

The waterline replacement project would install two 12-inch water lines along an alignment from Technical Area (TA) 48 to Pecos Road on the east side of Technical Read More

Demolition Notification And TA-63 Transuranic Waste Report Added To LANL Public Electronic Reading Room

LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, this notifies the public that the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Public Electronic Reading Room.

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Documents:

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Los Alamos National Laboratory: Launch Helps Ensure Nation’s Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Readiness

A UP Aerospace Spyder rocket. Courtesy/UP Aerospace

LANL News:

  • Experimental payload allows Los Alamos National Laboratory to test prototypes

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has launched a rocket carrying a full-size experimental payload that was designed, built and tested in just three years. The non-nuclear payload launched from White Sands Missile Range on June 13 and will help ensure the responsiveness of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile in accordance with the federal government’s mandate for a stockpile responsiveness program (SRP).

“The Laboratory’s mission is Read More

National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Recognized As One Of Albuquerque’s Best Places To Work For 2025

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History building in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is proud to announce its selection as one of Albuquerque’s Best Places to Work for 2025 in the small employer category, as recognized by Albuquerque Business First. This esteemed accolade underscores the Museum’s dedication to fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and satisfaction.

The annual Best Places to Work program celebrates companies across New Read More

Review, Notice Of Completion Of Off-Site Waste Shipments Added To Public Reading Room

LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you 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.

  • Review, Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipments for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 for Los Alamos National Laboratory, as required by the Federal Facility Compliance
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Northern New Mexico Pathways To Opportunity Strategy Table Announces Youth Fund Grant Recipients

LANL FOUNDATION News:

ESPAÑOLA — The Northern New Mexico Pathways to Opportunity Strategy Table proudly announces the inaugural round of Youth Fund grant recipients, awarding over $1.4 million to 16 regional organizations committed to expanding career pathways for underserved young people.

The Northern New Mexico Youth Fund, launched earlier this year, is the first pooled fund of its kind in the region, combining philanthropic, tribal, state, and federal resources to support equity-driven Career Technical Education (CTE) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs for young people Read More

LANL: Bradbury Science Museum Connects Community Members With pre-Project Y History

Sam Linford and Ali Livesay helped create a new Bradbury Science Museum exhibit, which officially opens June 25 and highlights the stories of Pajarito Plateau homesteaders whose land was acquired for Project Y, later known as the Manhattan Project. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • New exhibit on Pajarito Plateau homesteaders to be unveiled June 25

Broken apple cider jugs and an empty can of barley malt syrup, found at an early 1900s homestead site now on Los Alamos National Laboratory property, might rouse easy assumptions about a family’s day-to-day life.

But when you partner with the descendants Read More

Additional Scenes From ScienceFest 2025

The ScienceFest 2025 booth powered by Los Alamos MainStreet Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. The popular annual event featured more than 54 booths and 19 vendors this year, offering exciting things to see and do. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Recardo Lambert of Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities mans the Sewage Disposal education booth ‘Don’t Flush That’ demonstration Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Even the turtles in the pond turned out in force for ScienceFest 2025 on Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Traffic Impact Alert For ScienceFest Events June 20-21

LAMSCD News:

The Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District (LAMSCD) reminds the public of road closures taking place today, June 20, and Saturday, 21, due to ScienceFest events.

There will be traffic impacts during the Los Alamos ScienceFest, particularly during the Night Market and Discovery Day events on both days.

Key Traffic Impacts:

  • Today’s Road Closure – Central Avenue from 20th Street to Oppenheimer Drive will be closed 4-9 p.m. during the ScienceFest Night Market.
  • Today’s Night Market – (North side of Ashley Pond): 5-9 p.m., featuring more than 30 vendors and taking place during
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Deferment Of Corrective Action Activities For Solid Waste Management Added To Public Reading Room

LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you 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.

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