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Los Alamos Daily Post Goes Underground To Cover Future Of Nuclear Reporting

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The Outrider Nuclear Reporting Summit convened Oct. 9-10 at Titan Ranch near Vilonia, Ark. Photo by Marlene Wilden/ladailypost.com

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

Beneath the Arkansas plains, in a Cold War-era launch control center once designed to withstand nuclear blasts, a new generation of journalists, scientists and policy experts gathered to confront a different kind of detonation—the collision of nuclear risk and artificial intelligence.

Outrider Foundation’s 2025 Nuclear Reporting Summit at the decommissioned Titan II intercontinental Read More

Lawton: My Time In Guatemala With Causa Maya

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Lorenzo (left) and his family. Courtesy/Cindy Lawton

Lorenzo’s home. Courtesy/Cindy Lawton

By CINDY LAWTON
Los Alamos

Twelve-year-old Lorenzo stood quietly, eyes downcast, as we visited his family’s small home in rural Guatemala. When he finally spoke about his dream to continue school beyond sixth grade, his voice trembled. Then, tears came. His father had died earlier this year, and the cost of education—between $1,000 and $1,500 annually (after 6th grade) —was far beyond what his family could afford on their modest monthly income of $150 to $400.

Like many children in rural Guatemala, Read More

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Maria Corina Machado

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Maria Corina Machado
Nobel Peace Prize 2025
Born: 1967, Venezuela
Residence at the time of the award: Venezuela
Prize motivation: “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy”.
Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach

From The Norwegian Nobel Committee:

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced its decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 to Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela:

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 goes to a brave and committed champion of peace Read More

State Of New Mexico Opens Mexico City Office To Boost Trade And Tourism 

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Representatives from the state of New Mexico and Mexico cut the ribbon Oct. 7 at the opening celebration of New Mexico’s Mexico City office. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

SANTA FE —  The State of New Mexico announced the opening of its new Economic Development Department and Tourism office at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, marking a major step in strengthening trade, tourism and cross-border collaboration.

The launch was celebrated on Oct. 7 with a ribbon-cutting and letter of intent signing event in Mexico City and a live video conference connecting partners across New Mexico and Mexico. Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Streamline Land Port Of Entry Permits

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

SANTA FE — Friday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the Senate passage of his International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act.

This legislation, passed in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), will expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry.

“Ports of entry and international bridges are vital to the economic success of our border communities, supporting trade, business, and tourism,” Luján said. “Yet, new border crossings are too often held up by the presidential Read More

Your First Telescope! Free Introductory Program At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium

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Aspiring stargazers are invited to attend ‘Your First Telescope!’, a free, beginner-friendly program, 7-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Curious about buying your first telescope but unsure where to start? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites aspiring stargazers to attend Your First Telescope!, a free, beginner-friendly program 7-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17 at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

During this engaging presentation, participants will:

  • Learn about the main types of telescopes and
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Explore The Possibility Of Life Beyond Earth At Aliens! A Spooky Planetarium Adventure With PEEC

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PEEC News:

Is life beyond Earth science fiction or science fact? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to find out at Aliens!, a special planetarium program, 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Led by astrophysicist Kelcey Davis, this exciting, Halloween-season show takes audiences on a spooky journey through the skies in search of friendly neighbors.

Discover astronomy’s fascinating history of “alien hunting”, travel through the solar system to examine the potential for life, and consider the biggest question of all: Are we alone Read More

Darleane C. Hoffman, Pioneering Nuclear Chemist And Trailblazer For Women In Science, Has Passed Away

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Darleane C. Hoffman Nov. 8, 1926 – Sept. 4, 2025

By ANNE BARANGER
Interim Dean
University of Berkeley

It is with profound sadness that I write to share the news that Darleane C. Hoffman, pioneering nuclear chemist and trailblazer for women in science, has passed away (Sept. 4, 2025) at the age of 98.

Professor Hoffman was born and raised in Iowa. She entered Iowa State College (now Iowa State University), where she first majored in applied art but later changed to chemistry, and there earned her B.S. (1948) and then her Ph.D. (1951) in physical (nuclear) chemistry.

She began her career as a Chemist Read More