Project Alberta–A Lecture By Dr. Glen McDuff March 12
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society’s March Lecture Series will feature former LANL scientist Dr. Glen McDuff, who will speak on Project Alberta and the delivery of the first nuclear weapons.
Dr. McDuff has a PhD in Physics from the University of St. Andrews and a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University, where he was also a professor. Dr. McDuff is retired from LANL, but continues to serve as a consultant to the Weapons Division and to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Nuclear Weapons School at Kirtland Air Force Base.
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Video: Luján On Passing Legislation To Provide Justice For New Mexicans Who Sacrificed For National Security
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):
“After decades of work and tireless advocacy, we are the closest we have ever been to providing justice and compensation for those who have suffered at the hands of our country’s national security. Today’s bipartisan vote delivers a clear message to Read More
McQuiston: Springing Into Strong Winds And Storms
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
If the wind was strong enough to pick up Dorothy and Toto and pull her entire house into a tornado and send them to the magical Land of Oz, there is no telling what it could do to your property. Spring season is here, and with that comes storms. Rain, hail, wind, lightning and those nasty tornadoes can cause serious damage.
So, instead of getting your magical shoes ready, follow these simple steps to minimize damage to your home:
Maintain trees and branches.
Trim any loose tree limbs and branches and dispose of them. You will be thankful Read More
LACDC, Chamber, MainStreet And Discover Los Alamos Train At Bankens Martial Arts
Full-time staff with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) recently participated in a team building exercise with local business Bankens Martial Arts. They learned about situational awareness and self-defense techniques in a class led by instructors and owners Kevin and Evelyn Bankens. Courtesy/LACDC Read More
Last Step Completed In Middle DP Road Site Cleanup
Field crews at the Middle DP Road Site excavated and packaged in containers nearly 6,000 cubic yards of debris for shipment to an off-site repository. Restoration at the site also included grading and reseeding. Courtesy/N3B
N3B News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) agreed on Feb. 14 that investigation and remediation of soil and debris from legacy operations at the Middle DP Road (MDPR) Site in Los Alamos was complete.
The priority cleanup project was executed by Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B), the legacy cleanup contractor for the Department of Energy Environmental Read More