Technology

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

Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflicts

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A handsome cougar appears on the prowl, perhaps searching for dinner. Photo by Hari Viswanathan.

PEEC News:

Mountain lions are secretive and rarely seen, but are an important part of the local ecosystem. Los Alamos sits on the edge of prime mountain lion habitat, and as more people live, work, and explore the outdoors, occasional wildlife encounters may happen.

Fortunately, mountain lions go to great lengths to avoid people.

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will present an engaging and family-friendly talk during which Bandelier National Monument Natural Resources Read More

How Los Alamos National Laboratory Helped Bring Hydrogen Power To Northern New Mexico

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Rendering of components at the planned Kit Carson Electric microgrid project. Image by Kore Power/Courtesy KCEC.

LANL News:

  • When a small electric cooperative needed assistance getting its new energy product off the ground, Los Alamos National Laboratory was there to help

When the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) was granted a federal award to build a hydrogen microgrid — the first of its kind in the nation — the small Northern New Mexico utility won widespread praise.

Awarded in January, the funds will help the electrical co-op serve its 30,000 customers around Questa, New Mexico, with Read More

Catch Of The Week: Road Toll Smishing Scams – Again!

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

They’re back… more road toll smishing scams!

What is smishing? Smishing is phishing via SMS – text message, as opposed to phishing, which is when they try to trick you into giving up sensitive information via email attack.

These attacks started up again this year, and thousands of people have already reported the attacks.

In 2024 the FBI had warned about this scam, “Since early-March 2024, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 2,000 complaints reporting smishing texts representing road toll collection service from at Read More

New Mexico Expands School Broadband Access

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CONNECT NM News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico students and rural communities will gain improved internet access after Gov. Lujan Grisham signed the bipartisan Broadband for Education bill (SB401), transferring the Statewide Education Network (SEN) to the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE).

“This law ensures all New Mexico students have high-quality broadband while helping schools secure federal funding,” Information Technology Secretary and OBAE Acting Director Manny Barreras said. “It will leverage more school-related broadband programs, improving connectivity for surrounding Read More

State’s Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program Awards $3.3 Million To Support New Mexico’s Advanced Energy Industry

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The Firescape team at the Advanced Energy Award Pitch Event. Courtesy/EDD

The Spiritus Technologies facility. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that five advanced energy companies were awarded $3.3 million through the state’s Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program to support innovation and commercialization.

The competitive state-funded grant is awarded through EDD’s Office of Strategy, Science & Technology (OSST).

Applications from 24 companies were evaluated by the state’s Technology Research Collaborative Read More

Los Alamos Makers Celebrate New Location At 1789 Central

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From left, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones, Los Alamos Makers Founder and President Dr. Prisca Tiasse and New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard snip the ribbon Wednesday to officially welcome Los Alamos Makers into its new space at 1789 Central Ave. Courtesy/LACDC

The ribbon cutting event for Los Alamos Makers was attended by New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, center, who also attended the organization’s first opening celebration nine years ago. Los Alamos Makers is now at 1789 Central Ave. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico EDD Certifies Aerospace Incubator

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NewSpace Nexus community workspace. Courtesy/NewSpace Nexus

EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has certified business incubator NewSpace Nexus, whose companies have generated more than $50 million in economic impact through customer contracts and venture capital investment.

This certification strengthens New Mexico’s position as a key hub for the aerospace industry, one of the state’s target sectors for economic development. The incubator offers shared workspace, including spaces for testing and demo purposes, and shared capital equipment Read More

UbiQD Secures $20M In Series B Funding To Scale Quantum Dot Technology Across Industries

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UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel marveling at the glowing quantum dots outside the company’s headquarters in Los Alamos. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel, far right, and the UbiQD team outside the company’s headquarters in Los Alamos. UbiQD is a global leader in quantum dot manufacturing and technology. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

UbiQD News:

  • Investment to Expand Manufacturing, Accelerate R&D, and Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Next-Generation Nano Materials

UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot (QD) technology, today announced the close of its $20 million Read More

Young Artists To Explore The Universe In ‘Cosmic Frontiers At Illusions Art Gallery’ April 25 At Mesa Public Library

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NMC News:

The stars are aligning for a celebration of creativity and cosmic imagination! Join us for the “Cosmic Frontiers at Illusions Art Gallery” reception, a special K-6 student art show taking place 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Mesa Public Library.

This stellar event features planet-themed artwork created by local elementary-aged students, showcasing their unique visions of our solar system and beyond. From vibrant depictions of alien worlds to imaginative renderings of our planetary neighbors, these young artists prove that creativity has no bounds.

All participating Read More