Technology

Los Alamos-based UbiQD Secures Financial Support From State Of New Mexico For Next Phase Of Expansion Into Advanced Energy Applications

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UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel presents on stage at the NMAEA event Friday, May 3 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

From left, NMEDD Director Nora Sackett of the Office of Strategy, Science and Technology with UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel and Chief Product Officer Matt Bergren on stage accepting their award at the NMAEA event Friday, May 3 in Albuquerque.

UbiQD News:

  • The quantum dot leader was selected to receive $615,000 for capital investments as part of the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program and $307,000 for training 10 new hires from the Job Training Incentive Program
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St. Cyr: Affordable Internet Access Is A Critical Election Year Issue

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By PETER ST. CYR
For Pete’s Sake
©2024 New Mexico News Services

In the digital age, access to reliable internet is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. This truth has become even more evident as we’ve navigated through recent global challenges that pushed us towards remote work, online schooling, and telehealth services. Yet, for many in rural New Mexico, high-speed internet remains out of reach due to the cost barrier—a critical issue that the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) seeks to address.

The ACP, run by the FCC, has helped ensure that households can afford the broadband Read More

Stansbury Celebrates First Appointees To DOE Foundation

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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) celebrated the inaugural Board of Director appointees to the Department of Energy’s Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation.

The independent non-profit foundation was created through the bipartisan Partnerships for Energy Security and Innovation Act; Congresswoman Stansbury’s first piece of legislation in the House of Representatives.

“At our leading research laboratories across New Mexico and the nation, our scientists expand what is possible in science and technology Read More

Luján, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Amendment To Strengthen Affordable Connectivity Program

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), JD Vance (R-Ohio), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) introduced an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 to strengthen the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), complete the equipment removal of China-based companies, Huawei and ZTE, and allow the FCC to reauction certain spectrum licenses to create more responsive networks for consumers.

Access to broadband provides vital connections to education, Read More

Catch Of The Week: How To Deal With Death In The Digital Age

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

It’s hard enough to lose a loved one, and today’s digital world has added so many challenges and complexities, it can be difficult to keep track. What can you do to protect social media accounts when a loved one unexpectedly dies?

Here are some steps to help navigate this process during a challenging time:

  1. Communicate with Family and Friends:

Before taking action regarding the deceased’s social media accounts, it’s crucial to communicate with close family members and friends. Discuss how you all would like to handle the accounts collectively, Read More

New Mexico State Police Launch Cutting-edge Dispatch And Mobile Technology 

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Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

  • Project culminates three-year project that integrates NMSP CAD and RMS 

SANTA FE – New Mexico State Police launched a new cloud-native computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, upgrading its core method of managing dispatch calls for police officers and first responders in the field following a three-year project to upgrade the critical system. The CAD was developed to be used from a cloud (hosted) environment, which transfers data more efficiently and quickly.  

Dispatchers can now prioritize calls for service, identify the status and location of responders in Read More

FBI: Older New Mexicans Lost More Than $17 Million In 2023 From Online Frauds And Scams

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Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

New Mexicans over the age of 60 lost more than $17 million in online frauds and scams last year, according to a special report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

IC3 said 759 of the state’s senior residents lost a total of $17,784,632 in 2023.

The costliest types of scams for Elders in New Mexico were:

  • Confidence/Romance Scams at $4.9 million;
  • Investment Scams at $4.6 million; and
  • Tech Support Scams at $3.1 million.

­“The FBI along with our state, local and federal partners work to investigate fraud and scams, but the key is prevention and awareness,” said Read More

Los Alamos High School Freshman Tate Plohr Wins First Place In 2024 Supercomputing Challenge

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Los Alamos High School freshman Tate Plohr, left, and his younger brother, Los Alamos Middle School student Linus Plohr with their 2024 Supercomputing Challenge awards, pose for a photo April 30 with their mother/mentor JeeYeon Plohr. Courtesy photo

2024 Supercomputing Challenge News:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) freshman Tate Plohr is the first place winner in the 2024 Supercomputing Challenge.

The Supercomputing Challenge is an exciting academic year-long marathon open to all middle and high school students in New Mexico to solve real-world problems using computational science Read More

New Mexico Superintendent Of Insurance Urges Consumers To Protect Themselves Against Identify Theft After Cyberattacks

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From the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance:

SANTA FE – The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (“OSI”) is urging consumers to take action to protect their personal information from identity theft following Change Healthcare’s cyberattack on Feb. 21, 2024.

On Feb. 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a company which handles 50% of all medical claims across the county, experienced a cyberattack on Feb. 21, 2024. Change Healthcare confirmed that consumer’s personally identifiable information was accessed during the attack. For more information about the cyberattack, visit Change Read More

Los Alamos County: Low-hanging Communication Line On Walnut Canyon Rim Trail Is Now Repaired

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COUNTY News:

A low-hanging communication line on the Walnut Canyon Rim Trail, initially reported on March 31 via the Los Alamos Trails Facebook page, has been safely repaired as of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1.

The line, owned by Lumen Technologies, posed a hazard to hikers and bicyclists until its resolution.

The issue first came to light when the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) was alerted by posts from concerned citizens on social media. Staff reported the problem to the telecommunications company and assumed it would be quickly addressed. The County’s open space and trails Read More