Technology

Technology & Innovation Office Awards Innovation Infrastructure Grants

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NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office has awarded $2.7 million in grants to two organizations to develop and expand the physical infrastructure that supports innovation, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization across the state.

For this inaugural award cycle, Albuquerque-based New Mexico Venture Studios secured $2 million to build a life-sciences lab, and the Santa Fe-based New Mexico Innovation Hub won $700,000 to develop an innovation campus in Santa Fe’s emerging Midtown corridor.

With the Innovation Read More

LAMS Alpha Hawks Team 7813 Wins Awards In Alamagordo

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Alpha Hawks Robotics Team 7813 members from left, Brody Trujillo, Addie Weisse-Bernstein, Nicholas Testa, Andrew Gilbertson, Julian Delorey, Eric Xu and Brandon Keller pose with their robot during the First Technical Challenge (FTC) New Mexico Qualifying event at Alamagordo High School on Jan. 17. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The Alpha Hawks Robotics Team 7813, consisting of Los Alamos Middle School students, was on the winning alliance at the First Technical Challenge (FTC) New Mexico Qualifying event at Alamagordo High School on Jan. 17. To prepare for the event, the team built a robot to Read More

NMDOT Scam Alert: New Mexico Has No Toll Roads

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE —New Mexico has no toll roads, any message claiming you owe toll fees in our state is 100 percent fraudulent.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials emphasize that New Mexico does not operate any toll roads within state boundaries and will never request toll payments from residents or visitors.

Current scam details:

  • Scammers are sending urgent messages claiming that “enforcement action” will begin after Feb. 4, 2026. These sophisticated scams attempt to steal personal and financial information by:
  • Sending text messages or emails demanding
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State Broadband Office Launches Free Broadband Workforce Development Program

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CONNECT NM News:

SANTA FE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) today launched a statewide workforce development program that will offer internationally recognized certifications to prepare New Mexicans for high-paying jobs in the growing broadband industry.

The classes and workshops will begin in February and will be free to participants, paid for by the U.S. Congress and administered by OBAE. OBAE has contracted with Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), which will provide lab equipment, workbooks, tools and all teaching equipment. All courses Read More

Catch Of The Week: Your Cloud Account Is Blocked!

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From left to right: Cloud storage phishing email, Body of cloud storage phishing email, and Scam link from the email. Courtesy images

By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

If you’ve recently received an email claiming “your cloud account has been blocked”, you’re not alone. This is a growing phishing scam designed to look urgent, official, and just believable enough to trigger a response. Don’t fall for it, it’s just another scam.

These messages usually warn of suspicious activity, multiple failed login attempts, or a locked account that requires immediate action. Read More

OBAE Proposes $10 Million For Broadband Affordability

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OBAE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access (OBAE) and Expansion (OBAE) has announced legislation to authorize $10 million in broadband funding to help low-income families afford broadband service.

Senate Bill 152 was introduced by Senate Majority Whip Michael Padilla (D-14) and prepared by OBAE in consultation with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC).

The funding would come from the State Rural Universal Service Fund, which by current statute, has $40 million specifically earmarked for broadband programs.

The legislation is called the “Low-Income Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory: FY 2025 Economic Impact

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Evening view of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • $2 billion in employee salaries across 6 northern New Mexico counties; $752 Million spent with local businesses

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) released its annual Economic Impact Report detailing spending during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30. With an annual budget of $5.28 billion, the Laboratory is a major economic driver in the state.

“For more than 80 years, Los Alamos National Laboratory has played a critical role in New Mexico’s economy and its communities,” Laboratory Director Thom Mason said. Read More

LANL Foundation Awards $100,000 In STEM Framework Grants To Support STEAM Education In Northern NM

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LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — Sixteen schools and community-based organizations throughout Northern New Mexico received grants to support the work they are doing to innovate STEAM education. 

Made possible by $100,000 in funding from the National Nuclear Security Administration for STEM career pipeline development, this one-year grant initiative will support hands-on learning and help to build a regional STEAM framework — an educational approach that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math to foster inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving Read More

Los Alamos High School Named To 2025 AP School Honor Roll … Earning Silver Distinction … Third Year In A Row

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Award-winning Los Alamos High School at 1300 Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAPS

EDUCATION News:

The College Board has announced that Los Alamos High School (LAHS) has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver distinction.

This is the third consecutive year that the school has earned this achievement.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s Read More

Update: Los Alamos Daily Post Website Is Fixed

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Staff Report

A computer glitch that knocked out the Los Alamos Daily Post website for two days has been fixed. 

The saga began early Thursday morning, during which time articles were posted on the Post’s Facebook page.

Technicians worked to fix the glitch. The site finally began to function normally late Friday night.

We thank our readers for their supportive attitude during this frustrating time.

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