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05/07/2026

New Mexico moves to lock LANL cleanup targets into WIPP’s permit — turning a technical revision into a broader fight over control, capacity and risk across the nuclear complex.
🔗 Read the story here:

Carlsbad, N.M. — A proposed overhaul of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) hazardous waste permit drew mixed reactions at Tuesday’s community forum,

04/27/2026

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer may have reignited global fascination with J. Robert Oppenheimer, but his grandson was already working to reshape how that legacy translates into today’s energy debate.

Charles Oppenheimer discusses reclaiming his family’s story, engaging a younger pro-nuclear generation, and why aligning policy and capital around fission may be central to large-scale decarbonization.

🔗 Read the full interview in The Santa Fe New Mexican:

Charles Oppenheimer talks about engaging a younger pro‑nuclear generation and the benefits of aligning policy and capital around fission.

04/24/2026

At the Nuclear in New Mexico meeting hosted by the Clean Energy Association of New Mexico, key themes emerged over two days of panels and discussions:

Participants repeatedly pointed to the legacy of 523 abandoned uranium mines on and around the Navajo Nation as a key test for future nuclear activity. Visible progress on contamination and long-term health protections is expected to weigh heavily on local support for new projects.

Another consistent thread was the broader context: interest in nuclear energy is growing alongside state and federal electrification and decarbonization goals.

Legacy mine cleanup was frequently framed as a credibility benchmark. Developments in remediation, water safety and community engagement are set to influence whether new uranium production or advanced reactor development gains serious traction in a state with the potential to support a full nuclear fuel cycle.

🔗 Read the story here: https://www.exchangemonitor.com/doe-legacy-management-boss-cites-limits-of-natural-attenuation-at-uranium-sites

SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. — The Department of Energy’s Office of Legacy Management is reassessing its reliance on natural attenuation at some uranium legacy

02/27/2026

What does a $12 million capital investment signal for a community college in Northern New Mexico?

After 73% of voters approved a local general obligation bond in 2024, UNM-Los Alamos is undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades — addressing deferred maintenance, accessibility gaps, and long-term modernization needs.

But the story goes beyond roofs and windows.

This piece looks at:
• How local and state bond financing was structured
• The property tax implications for residents
• How funds are being allocated across academic and technical programs
• Enrollment realities (including full-time equivalent vs. headcount)
• Regional youth workforce disconnection trends
• How facilities strategy ties into talent retention and economic development

For professionals in higher education leadership, public finance, workforce development, or regional planning, it’s a case study in how voter-backed capital projects intersect with long-term labor market strategy.

If you’re interested in how small campuses position themselves amid demographic and economic pressure, give it a read in the Los Alamos Daily Post: https://ladailypost.com/from-ballot-to-campus-12m-in-voter-backed-upgrades-break-ground-at-unm-la/

From Ballot To Campus: $12M In Voter‑Backed Upgrades Break Ground At UNM‑LA
https://ladailypost.com/from-ballot-to-campus-12m-in-voter-backed-upgrades-break-ground-at-unm-la/

02/12/2026

🚨 Nuclear energy policy isn’t simple — and New Mexico just proved it.

The state Senate voted “Do Not Pass” on SB 78, a bill to classify nuclear as renewable, spotlighting real challenges: regulatory gaps, finite uranium resources and questions of waste storage.

These local hurdles reflect a broader truth: scaling next-generation reactors safely requires strategic planning, and thoughtful management of the nuclear fuel cycle is critical to U.S. energy leadership.

At the national level, the non-profit Nuclear Scaling Initiative (jointly run by Nuclear Threat Initiative, Clean Air Task Force & EFI Foundation) announced yesterday they are advancing a roadmap focused on direct disposal — a combination of above-ground storage and underground containment.

This approach is often contrasted with reprocessing, where uranium and plutonium are chemically separated for reuse and only the remaining high‑level waste goes to disposal, which can be risky — a view supported by groups like the Union of Concerned Scientists and Arms Control Association.

The takeaway? Scaling nuclear responsibly requires smart national strategy paired with thoughtful local implementation. Policy debates like SB 78 show the stakes clearly: energy security, economic growth and grid reliability all depend on getting fuel cycle management right.

📖 Read more in the Los Alamos Daily Post:

Members of the Senate Conservation Committee meet Saturday, Feb. 8, 2026, at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe to discuss a bill that would classify nuclear energy as renewable under the state’s renewable portfolio standard; the committee later voted Tuesday to reject the bill with a ‘Do Not Pass’ re...

02/05/2026

The world is in its longest recorded period without a nuclear weapons test, and the streak continues daily — yet the threat feels more urgent than ever.

Today, the last major arms control pact between Russia and the U.S. expired, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century.

At this year’s Access Intelligence Nuclear Deterrence Summit, lab directors from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Labs and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory revealed how Project Velocity is slashing red tape and using AI to fast-track nuclear modernization.

What does it take to deliver deterrence at the speed of national need?

Read more in the Los Alamos Daily Post: https://ladailypost.com/at-nuclear-deterrence-summit-lab-directors-frame-regulatory-reform-as-key-to-modernization/

Lab directors Thom Mason of Los Alamos and Kimberly Budil of Lawrence Livermore discuss efforts to modernize aging nuclear infrastructure and accelerate weapons development during a panel at the Nuclear Deterrence Summit in Arlington, Va. Photo by Marlene Wilden/ladailypost.com By MARLENE WILDEN Los...

01/20/2026

Los Alamos County occupies a unique place in New Mexico law. Article X, Section 5 of the state Constitution, approved by voters in 1964, created a one-county classification that applies only to Los Alamos, defined by its unusually small size, its population at the time of the amendment and its federal origin.

The language reflects a tailored framework created around the community’s unique relationship with the national laboratory and the U.S. government, rather than the gradual evolution typical of a traditional town.

The county’s ability to manage revenues, housing pressures, public safety and infrastructure affects its long-term stability and its capacity to support a national security mission with implications well beyond Northern New Mexico.

Read more in the Los Alamos Daily Post: https://ladailypost.com/laurent-outlines-priorities-in-state-of-the-county-address/

Laurent Outlines Priorities For 2026 In State Of The County Address
https://ladailypost.com/laurent-outlines-priorities-in-state-of-the-county-address/

12/19/2025

The AI boom is driving unprecedented electricity demand — and nuclear power could be the game‑changer we need.

Big Tech and investors are pouring record capital into nuclear startups, aiming to develop next‑gen reactors built to last decades.

But as Christopher Russo, VP of Charles River Associates, warns, nuclear’s history of “cost and schedule overruns” keeps many investors cautious.

The key question: “How much of this demand will actually materialize? There’s widespread sentiment that data center development is a bubble.”

One thing is clear: the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is all in. With its new AI‑for‑science initiative, vast supercomputing resources, nuclear oversight and deep public‑private partnership experience, the DOE is uniquely positioned to lead this energy‑AI innovation nexus.

Nuclear projects come with challenges, often needing government involvement and fresh partnership models. That risk steers many investors toward the more stable fuels and services sector, backed by creditworthy utilities.

In New Mexico, where national labs are at the forefront of advanced nuclear development, state leaders like Attorney General Raúl Torrez are pushing for fairness as power demand grows. He stated, “everyday New Mexicans should never be forced to subsidize discounted rates or preferential contracts for Big Tech companies or other large users” — urging regulators to ensure households aren’t left footing the bill for massive energy loads.

It’s a dynamic space to watch and engage with; learn how evolving energy demands are driving the discussion on regulatory shifts in order to balance innovation with affordability and community protection.

In the Los Alamos Daily Post: https://ladailypost.com/ai-boom-drives-demand-for-power-new-mexico-asks-who-pays/

A rendering of the planned Hermes 2 facility near Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where Kairos Power will build a molten‑salt‑cooled small modular reactor to help fuel Google’s expanding data centers. Source: Kairos Power By MARLENE WILDEN Los Alamos Daily Post [email protected] New Mexic...

12/10/2025

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program targets the digital divide's steep economic toll on unserved communities—lower incomes, higher unemployment, stalled businesses. By extending affordable, high-speed broadband to such areas enables workers to access online jobs and training, helps local firms compete in digital markets, and supports innovation in sectors like agriculture, health care and education. The result: higher productivity and a stronger tax base.

Nationally, BEAD is accelerating: Dozens of states have approved Final Proposals, selecting subgrantees and signing deals. Expect "shovels in the ground" soon in early adopters, fueling construction waves through the decade.

Locally, Los Alamos' 4th communications outage of 2025 on Nov 11 illuminated its fragility—a Lumen fiber cut north of Santa Fe crippled LAnet, Comcast, Verizon, AT&T. Starlink backups saved essentials, but redundancy is key in this isolated town amid permitting mazes. Because the county currently depends on a single fiber route up the hill, a break in that line disrupts almost all services in the area.

Hope rises: San Ildefonso Pueblo's REDINet fiber along NM-4/502—fully independent—hits late 2025/early 2026. Los Alamos Network LANET's direct link ensures fiber reliability, plus countywide builds.

Forecast: Transformative. BEAD's scale + local fixes promise equity, cutting outage risks for rural prosperity.

For more insights on New Mexico's coordinated push to prevent such failures, check out this coverage in the Los Alamos Daily Post: https://ladailypost.com/at-broadband-summit-lopez-highlights-strong-community-coordination-to-prevent-los-alamos-style-failures/

At Broadband Summit, Lopez Highlights Strong Community Coordination To Prevent Los Alamos-Style Failures
https://ladailypost.com/at-broadband-summit-lopez-highlights-strong-community-coordination-to-prevent-los-alamos-style-failures/

12/04/2025

🚀 New Mexico Leads the Nation in Universal Child Care

New Mexico’s roll out is a case study in scaling universal care while balancing quality, sustainability and equity—lessons other states and cities can adopt.

However, this transition presents key operational and financial challenges for providers:

- Reimbursement strategies: Higher-rated centers now earn more per child than private tuition, incentivizing participation; not having the ratings come at a cost.

- Documentation & accreditation: Providers face a 9–12 month preparation period to meet New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department FOCUS Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System and The National Early Childhood Program Accreditation - NECPA standards.

- Capacity expansion: The state estimates 14,000 additional slots and 5,000 educators are needed, to be supported by a $12.7M low-interest loan fund.

⚠️ Important: Participation by providers varies, so coverage isn’t automatic for every child, and some families may still face waitlists or limited access as the system scales.

📊 Curious how your community or organization can prepare for or optimize universal child care programs? Local providers have actionable metrics and strategies to share.

Read more in the Los Alamos Daily Post: https://ladailypost.com/community-steps-up-for-statewide-shift-to-free-child-care/

Community Steps Up For Statewide Shift To Free Child Care

https://ladailypost.com/community-steps-up-for-statewide-shift-to-free-child-care/

11/20/2025

Creative tech isn’t just entertainment — it’s becoming a driving force in global security, energy policy and the future of STEM education. And the next generation of world builders may be growing up right in our own backyards.

STEM/STEAM partnerships supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program are showing what’s possible when creative learning goes mainstream.

Urban Arts’ College Board–endorsed Game On curriculum is a great example, which teaches game design as a way to make computer science dynamic, hands-on and culturally resonant. This is just one way how teachers are using the Unity platform to help students see new possibilities for themselves and envision high-level careers.

These same immersive design tools are now reshaping nuclear safeguards, safety engineering and even early reactor modeling, thanks to the work done at Los Alamos National Laboratory and implemented by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Check out the full story in the Los Alamos Daily Post on how interactive game environments — complete with original art, sound and storytelling — are helping governments prepare for work inside secure nuclear facilities.

https://ladailypost.com/level-1-starts-here-local-voices-shaping-game-design-and-global-security/

Level 1 Starts Here: Local Voices Shaping Game Design—And Global Security
https://ladailypost.com/level-1-starts-here-local-voices-shaping-game-design-and-global-security/

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