WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: Los Alamos National Laboratory employees rose to the challenge for the 2023 Holiday Giving Campaign, donating $2.6 million to make things a little brighter for communities in Northern New Mexico and beyond this holiday season. Giving by the numbers Across the Lab, donations and gifts from all employees include: * $2.2 million to the Employee Giving Campaign * $385,000 to the Los   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: A team of Los Alamos National Laboratory employees and a recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency are ensuring that streams around the Lab that flow seasonally or with rainfall and spring snowmelt, known as intermittent and ephemeral waterways, continue to be protected from pollution. "We have a lot of work that goes on, whether that's monitoring or physical controls t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: As 2023 comes to a close, Los Alamos National Laboratory looks back at some of the ways we connected with surrounding communities to be a force for good throughout the year. "We continue to be grateful for the support of our neighbors and the chance to work, live and grow as a community," said Kathy Keith, director of the Laboratory's Community Partnerships Office. "We look forward   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: Brian Foley, the principal investigator of HIV databases at the Laboratory, shares in a recent column published by The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper how he applies his knowledge of evolution, molecular genetics and epidemiology to studies of how HIV and other viruses have spread through populations. In the column, Foley traces the development of our HIV genetic sequence da  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) wrote to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) requesting an extension for the comment period for the agency's draft Environmental Assessment of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: By Cory Titus DoD's recently released housing allowance rates include an average increase of 5.4% - an adjustment that falls short of fully covering housing costs for service-members and their families. For years, MOAA has advocated for legislation to repeal Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate reductions enacted in past defense bills. The cumulative impact of these cuts has topped $8 billion sinc  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 20 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: A proposed 114-Kilovolt power transmission project that would cut across approximately 14 miles of the Caja del Rio plateau in New Mexico threatens important wildlife habitat and cultural sites. The National Nuclear Security Administration announced the project, as part of an electrical power upgrade for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The National Wildlife Federation urged the admini  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Department of Energy's Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability issued the following agency statement: * * * The R&D 100 Awards recognize new commercial products, technologies, and materials for their technological significance available for sale or license. They honor R&D pioneers and their revolutionary ideas and come together at an annual gala event to network and exchange their experiences. The awards are made through a competitive review process by   more

RENO, Nevada, Dec. 22 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news release: The College of Science recognized ten exceptional alumni at its Distinguished Alumni event, held during Homecoming week in October. Seven of the ten alumni were able to attend in person, and many brought their families with them to celebrate. The College of Science recognizes these alumni for their career success and dedication to advancing the reputation of the College of Science and the University of Nevada,   more