Technology

Luján Fights For National Lab Science Funding 

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Co-Chair of the Senate National Labs Caucus, today called on President Trump to reverse course on proposed reductions in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget to research and development programs within the Department of Energy (DOE), including cuts to programs at National Laboratories.

In the letter to President Trump, Sen. Luján highlights the successful economic impacts by these DOE research and development programs, including our National Laboratories’ critical role in driving global scientific Read More

State Awards $3.1M To Bring Fiber Internet To 1,370 Homes And Businesses In Raton

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Raton groundbreaking for fiber project connecting Raton to high-speed internet. Courtesy/OBAE

OBAE News:

RATON — The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) joined Resound Networks yesterday to break ground on a fiber project that will connect 1,370 Raton homes and businesses to high-speed internet.

Resound Networks received a $3.1 million Connect New Mexico Fund grant to construct 30 miles of fiber to unserved and underserved locations in Colfax County. The project will connect 1,137 homes, 133 businesses, 89 farms, and 11 community anchors such as hospitals, fire Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Hosts 30 Years Of Quantum Dots Conference – Uniting Pioneering Scientists, Next Generation Of Researchers From Around The World

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Quantum dots have transformed technologies in displays, photonics, bioimaging, and energy harvesting. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is hosting the 30 Years of Quantum Dots at Los Alamos conference starting today through July 24 in Santa Fe.

The meeting will unite pioneering scientists and the next generation of researchers from around the world to examine cutting-edge advancements and chart the future of colloidal quantum dot science — a field the Laboratory helped shape from its inception.

“In the early days, quantum dot research was a niche curiosity Read More

State Aging Department Launches New Website

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has launched a newly redesigned website.

 The updated site offers a cleaner layout, easier navigation, and improved accessibility to help older adults, caregivers, and New Mexicans with disabilities connect with the services they need. 

“Our website is often the first connection people have to our department and the vital services that so many rely on,” Emily Kaltenbach said, ALTSD Cabinet Secretary. “We designed this new site to reflect our commitment to accessibility, clarity and compassion, so that Read More

EDD Awards $800K LEDA Grant To Navitas Global In Portales

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Navitas Global in Portales has been awarded LEDA funds of $800,000 to create 31 jobs with an estimated annual payroll of $1.9 million and a capital investment of up to $42 million. Courtesy/Navitas Global

EDD News:

SANTA FE — Navitas Global, an advanced ethanol production facility in Portales, has been awarded LEDA assistance to add jobs and expand operations through a program administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD).

Navitas specializes in converting whey derivatives, a sugar-rich byproduct of dairy processing, into advanced biofuels and high-protein animal Read More

$1.9 Million In Broadband Grants Available

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) today announced three new broadband planning grants, bringing the program’s total awards to $3.1 million while $1.9 million in funding remains available for immediate use.

Critical funding deadline: The remaining $1.9 million in Grant Writing, Engineering and Planning Program (GWEP) funds must be expended by June 2026. OBAE strongly encourages eligible entities to apply now to secure these vital resources for broadband infrastructure development.

Valencia County, the Pueblo of Laguna, and the Pueblo Read More

Playing Her Cards Right: How Mom And Daughter Are Shuffling The Deck In Poker And AI

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Claire Longo, co-founder of a women-led poker club and a leading voice in AI, brings sharp focus and strategy to the table during a recent tournament. For her, poker is more than a game—it’s a training ground for mastering probability, decision-making, and confidence. Courtesy photo

By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com

When the women of Los Alamos gather on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday nights to play poker, they’re not just betting chips. They’re betting on each other — building confidence, connection and trust in a women-led club that is quickly gaining attention. Read More

Pacific Fusion Of California Ponders Locating $1 Billion Research & Development Facility In Albuquerque

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Image/Pacific Fusion Website

EDD News:

  • The project would bring 200+ jobs and advance clean energy innovation.

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) and Pacific Fusion announced today that the company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state to pursue the siting of a research and development facility in Albuquerque.

The company expects to make a final decision in late September 2025, contingent upon successful site selection and finalization of state incentives. The project will undergo environmental and planning reviews as part of the approval Read More

Water And Wastewater Cybersecurity Vulnerability Snapshot Quarterly Webinar July 24

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NMED News:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will provide an overview of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified at water and wastewater systems via CISA’s Free Cyber Vulnerability Scanning and EPA’s Proactive Vulnerability Identification Program.

EPA and CISA will share cybersecurity best practices for water and wastewater systems to limit exposure to these common vulnerabilities. Participants can ask questions and learn about the free cybersecurity tools and technical resources offered by both Read More

New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office Issues Urgent Warning On Scam Calls, Docusign Phishing Attacks

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NMSTO News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office is issuing an official alert about two active fraud schemes targeting residents and government entities through impersonation phone calls and phishing emails.

In one recent case, a fraudulent caller spoofed State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya’s official phone number and claimed to be federal law enforcement to trick individuals into disclosing sensitive personal and financial information. The scammers stated that the recipient’s bank accounts were under investigation for felonious criminal activity, using publicly available Read More