Lab/LASO Quickly Respond to Natural Gas Crisis
In early February, sustained low temperatures, combined with electrical infrastructure problems in neighboring Texas, led to severe disruptions in natural gas service to large areas of New Mexico. As soon as the Lab was notified that problems were imminent, it responded. Read more
COMMUNITY GIVING
Have a Ball, and Roll it for Charity
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico will soon hold its 28th Annual Bowl for Kids' Sake. Scheduled for Sunday, April 9 and 10, at the Strike Gold Lanes in Pojoaque, the event is the primary fundraiser for the organization.Read more
Help Habitat for Humanity Without a Hammer
Beginning in mid March, the Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity will host two Collegiate Challenge Groups from New York State. These college students will forgo their traditional spring breaks and instead help build homes in Santa Fe.Read more
KUNM Needs Fundraiser Volunteers
You can support public broadcasting by volunteering to answer phones during KUNM's fundraiser in Albuquerque that runs from Saturday, April 9, to Friday, April 15. Read more
EDUCATION
The Energy, My Friend, is Carried in the Wind
Beginning March 14, the Lab will present a Frontiers in Science talk: "Harvesting Energy Out of Thin Air." Read more
Northern New Mexico Scholarship Deadline March 31
If you plan to attend Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) this fall and could use some financial assistance, now is the time to complete your application for the Northern New Mexico College Foundation's scholarships. Read more
Los Alamos Middle School Wins Local MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS strives to increase American competitiveness through support and recognition of team and individual achievements in mathematics. Regionally, February proved to be a good month for students from Los Alamos Middle school as its team took first place at the Northern New Mexico MATHCOUNTS competition held in Pojoaque. Read more
More "Brain Games" at the Bradbury Science Museum
Four new puzzles are now part of a second "Brain Games" table available at the Bradbury Science Museum's Tech Lab. Read more
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Internet Visibility Workshop on March 10
Plan to attend a workshop on "Internet Visibility 101." It will cover the mechanics of search engine optimization, including why keywords and inbound links make a critical difference to where your web site will appear in search results. Read more
High Desert Discovery District Talks Promote Economic Development
During March, the High Desert Discovery District will present two talks in Santa Fe to promote technological innovation and economic development within the state. Read more
Performance Maintenance Inc. Receives Award
On February 25, Performance Maintenance Inc. received the Espanola Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) Success Client of the Year award. Read more
OTHER NEWS
LANL Employee is Apprentice-of-the-Year
Daniel Trujillo, a lineman with the Lab's Maintenance and Site Services organization, has recently been recognized with the Lineman-of-the-Year award from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Read more
Bright Method to Dispose of Light Bulbs
By now, most people are aware of the energy savings associated with fluorescent bulbs, but the science behind the efficiency currently requires the use of mercury vapor—a hazardous material. While that can pose a problem at the end of the bulb's life, LANL is using a new piece of equipment that helps dispose of spent fluorescent bulbs compactly and safely.Read more
CALENDAR
From Our Office Director
Being a Good Neighbor During a Crisis
With extremely cold temperatures and the temporary loss of natural gas, the beginning of February was challenging for all of us. As soon as LANL became aware of this serious situation, many individuals and organizations around the Lab, in conjunction with our DOE/NNSA site office, rapidly mobilized to scale back on our natural gas and electricity consumption. Read more
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