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SALA Los Alamos Event Center Decked Out For Kick Off Of Oppenheimer Festival Running Today Through July 30

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The SALA Los Alamos Event Center is decked out this afternoon for today’s kick-off of the highly anticipated Oppenheimer Festival, which runs through July 30. This extraordinary event, organized by SALA, will immerse attendees in the remarkable life and contributions of J. Robert Oppenheimer. The festival also features performances by Los Alamos Big Band, Caitlin Kimball (Cello player), Pianist Xander Mancino, Emmy Tisdel – violinist, DALA swing dancers, Local Swing Dancers, Hill Stompers, Barber Shop Quartet and Ragtime Kitties: Liv Orovich – fiddle and trombone, Amanda Sanchez Read More

It’s A Whole New Game For National Laboratories

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LANL Director Thom Mason speaks to a crowd Monday afternoon at Fuller Lodge during the LANL Showcase and Demo Day, which was a part of ScienceFest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Fuller Lodge was filled during LANL Director Thom Mason’s talk Monday afternoon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

During the Cold War, the U.S. enjoyed being the biggest, best player on the world stage but then the Cold War ended, and the U.S. found itself in a completely different playing field.

During his talk for the Los Alamos National Read More

LANL Pulls Back Curtain On PF-4 Facility During Media Tour

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Members of the press try out training glove boxes during a tour for media June 22 of LANL’s PF-4 facility. The mock glove boxes are in the laboratory’s New Employee Training Academy, located across from East Park. Courtesy/LANL

Deputy Laboratory Director for Weapons Bob Webster takes part in the tour. Courtesy/LANL

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

Although typically bustling with activity, it was so quiet at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) PF-4 facility during a June 22 media tour, one could almost hear a pin drop. The group donned yellow and Read More

Heinrich Secures Major Investments In New Mexico Military Installations, National Labs And Service Members In Senate Defense Bill

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) secured major wins in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) that support New Mexico’s men and women in uniform, military installations, national labs, and job-creating initiatives throughout the state. The Senate took its first procedural vote to open up consideration of the NDAA yesterday with final passage expected next week.

“The Senate is delivering a strong and bipartisan defense bill that invests in the success of New Mexico’s Read More

‘Oppenheimer’ Bringing Attention To Los Alamos

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The Unofficial Beer Of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ … check out this link. Courtesy/Kevin Holsapple

By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Volunteer
SALA Los Alamos Event Center

Los Alamos has become the subject of intense media coverage due to the upcoming release of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The movie, directed by Christopher Nolan, aims to shed light on the life and work of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant scientist behind the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II. While the film is expected to be a blockbuster, it has also sparked controversy, stories about how and Read More

‘The Decision To Drop The Bomb’ Talk July 22 At SALA

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John Ruminer

SALA News:

“The Decision to Drop the Bomb”, a presentation and conversation with John Ruminer and Nancy Bartlit Will be featured 7 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023 at SALA’s Oppenheimer Festival.

We are approaching 80 years since the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and there continues to be debate over the necessity of using atomic bombs against Japan. Some argue strongly that the bombs ended the war and avoided an invasion that would have cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of lives. Others question that assumption, claiming that Japan was trying to surrender and the war Read More

Oppenheimer Festival At SALA Los Alamos Event Center: Celebrating The Legacy Of J. Robert Oppenheimer July 20

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SALA News:

The highly anticipated Oppenheimer Festival is rapidly approaching, set to commence Thursday, July 20. This extraordinary event, organized by the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, will immerse attendees in the remarkable life and contributions of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

With time running short, the SALA team is working tirelessly to ensure an unforgettable experience for festival-goers. The Oppenheimer Festival is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and collaborators, who share our passion for celebrating Oppenheimer’s legacy.

We would like to extend Read More

Environmental Management Cleanup Forum July 20, 2023

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EM-LA & N3B Los Alamos News:

The community is invited to join the Department of Energy’s Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office and its contractor N3B for a forum on the legacy cleanup mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory, 9-10:30 a.m. July 20.

William “Ike” White, head of the Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program will participate in this forum!

This event will feature discussions on remediating historical contamination from the Manhattan Project and Cold War.

To view the meeting agenda and presentation, visit: n3b-la.com/EMCF_Jul_20_2023

In-person:  Read More

LANL’s John Sarrao Selected To Lead SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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John Sarrao

LANL News:

John Sarrao has been selected as SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s sixth director. He will be leaving Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in mid-September for this exciting new opportunity.

Sarrao has served as the deputy director for Science, Technology, and Engineering overseeing the directorates for Chemistry, Earth & Life Sciences; Global Security; Physical Sciences; and Simulation & Computation as well as the Partnerships and Pipeline Office since the Triad transition.

His personal research and technical leadership career emphasize Read More