Technology

Council Moves Forward On Broadband And Tables Purchase Of Diamond Drive Properties To Tuesday Dec. 3 Meeting

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Los Alamos County Council members from left, Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull, Council Chair Denise Derkacs, Keith Lepsch, Melanee Hand, Randall Ryti, Suzie Havemann and David Reagor. Courtesy/LAC

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

There were two items with big price tags on Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting agenda. After five-and-a-half hours, one was approved and the decision for the second postponed until the next council meeting.

The first item in question was the $35 million contract to design and construct the community broadband network Read More

UbiQD’s Quantum Dot Technology Awarded Technical Assistance From Los Alamos National Laboratory Through New Mexico’s TRGR Initiative

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Scientist at work in onsite lab. Courtesy/UbiQD

Quantum dots glowing with various colors in vials. Courtesy/UbiQD

UbiQD News:

  • Technology Readiness Gross Receipts Initiative Provides Funding for Los Alamos National Lab to Help Companies like UbiQD Accelerate Deployment of Licensed Technology

UbiQD, Inc., the New Mexico-based leader in quantum dot (QD) technology and manufacturing, announced today a new technology assistance award with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) under the Technology Readiness Gross Receipts (TRGR) Initiative. This collaboration focuses on leveraging  Read More

State DoIT Budget Prioritizes Secure Digital Networks

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DoIT News:

SANTA FE — The Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) proposed budget is focused on protecting the state’s digital infrastructure with important cybersecurity measures, expanding the reach and stability of the state’s Public Safety Radio System and securing New Mexico’s information technology systems.

The FY26 $104 million proposed budget will enable DoIT to safeguard digital privacy of New Mexicans and ensure the availability of the government services.

“Our FY26 budget underscores DoIT’s commitment to modernize and transform the state’s digital infrastructure,” Read More

Reminder: LANL Experiments May Generate Loud Noise In Los Alamos And Surrounding Communities Through Nov. 21

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Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

As a reminder, beginning today,  Nov. 19 through Thursday, Nov. 21, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will conduct mission-critical experiments during the day that may result in loud noises being heard on and off Lab property.

Please be advised that these noises are expected and are not a threat to public safety. (Dates are subject to change; the public will be notified if that happens.)

The Laboratory conducts a wide range of dynamic experiments using high explosives, carrying out several hundred experiments annually. Some

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Catch Of The Week: Apple Store Text Scams

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos 
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Nothing gets your attention more than a text or email letting you know an unauthorized purchase has been made on your account, am I right?

Well, scammers know that too and they are actively taking advantage of it in a recent text scam I observed on my own phone.

Check it out, what do you think? Gets your attention, right?

 

 

Image of scam text message

So at first glance, you might freak out a little, the text is saying there’s an unauthorized charge, and at first glance you can see it’s directing you to go to a legitimate apple domain, Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Consider Two Key Broadband Agreements For Community Network At Nov. 19 Meeting

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will review and vote on two key Broadband agreements during its regular meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19.

The agreements will support the design, construction, and operation of the Community Broadband Network (CBN) for Los Alamos County, a major step toward improving broadband infrastructure and connectivity for residents and businesses.

The meeting will be held in person in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., with a remote option available via Zoom.

This has been a two-year effort, conducted Read More

Central Asian Officials Learn About New Mexico’s Broadband Expansion Initiatives During Visit To Albuquerque

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Representatives from Central Asian countries meeting Friday in Albuquerque with the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) to learn about New Mexico’s broadband expansion and deployment. Courtesy photo

Business News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Representatives from five Central Asian countries visited Albuquerque Friday  to meet with members of the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) to learn firsthand about New Mexico’s broadband expansion and deployment.

Twelve entrepreneurs and representatives of organizations encouraging commercial and social entrepreneurship Read More

Keith Tschohl To Present ‘The Ins And Outs Of Air Traffic Control Surveillance Technologies’

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Presenter Keith Tschohl installing an ADS-B transceiver into an RV-7A kitplane in 2019. Courtesy/Keith Tschohl

Experimental Aircraft Association News:

Los Alamos Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will meet Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Los Alamos Airport Terminal, and will feature an educational presentation by Keith Tschohl entitled “The Ins and Outs of Air Traffic Control Surveillance Technologies”. 

The meeting, open to all interested, will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, pastries and informal discussion, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m. followed Read More

Catch Of The Week: Facebook Scams

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Who doesn’t love art, and particularly, hilarious art? One of my favorite artists is Tommy Siegel, of “extremely accurate birds” fame. Tommy Siegel is a cartoonist for the New Yorker.

I love art, especially weird art, and I find his work hilarious. You can purchase his calendars here at his official website.

Unfortunately he, and other artists, are now being ripped off by fake ads on Facebook.

Below is an ad for an Extremely Accurate Birds calendar knockoff that has nothing to do with Tommy Siegel, and will not benefit him at all:

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UP Aerospace, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Complete Suborbital Mission From Spaceport America

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SPACEPORT News:

LAS CRUCES – For the second time this year, longtime Spaceport America tenant UP Aerospace launched a successful suborbital research mission from the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport.

The launch of UP Aerospace’s SpaceLoft-20 rocket Friday (Nov. 8) morning signified the success of a payload and research mission the Colorado-based aerospace company completed for Los Alamos National Laboratory. 

“Congratulations to both UP Aerospace and Los Alamos,” said Scott McLaughlin, Executive Director of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority. “We are happy that Read More