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New Mexico Advances Clean Energy Future with Focus on Hydrogen Storage

New Mexico Advances Clean Energy Future with Focus on Hydrogen Storage

New Mexico is continuing its commitment to a carbon-free electricity future, as outlined by the 2019 Energy Transition Act. Luis Reyes, CEO of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC), highlights the state's progress and the critical role of long-duration energy storage in this transition. While solar and wind are vital renewable resources, their intermittent nature necessitates storage solutions to ensure a consistent energy supply. Hydrogen energy storage is identified as a key technology to achieve this goal. KCEC, serving rural northern New Mexico, has been actively transforming its electricity provision over the past decade, stabilizing costs while increasing renewable energy use. The cooperative emphasizes that affordability and reliability are paramount for its members. The proposed hydrogen facility is designed with water stewardship in mind, prioritizing efficient and responsible water use through reuse systems and minimized consumption, with water managed within a controlled system and not released...

Senator Jacky Rosen and Colleagues Oppose Interior Department's Wilderness Policy Review

Senator Jacky Rosen and Colleagues Oppose Interior Department's Wilderness Policy Review

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) has joined Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and eight other colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. The letter expresses strong opposition to the Interior Department's ongoing wilderness management policy review. The senators argue that this review could jeopardize the wilderness character of public lands and potentially disqualify them for future congressional designation, thereby undermining Congress's role in wilderness management. They contend that the review is a tactic by the current administration to weaken protections for nearly 200 million acres of public land. The lawmakers highlighted that it is unusual for the Interior Department to seek public comment on its agencies' general operating procedures for land management planning. They also noted that this review is part of broader efforts by the administration to reduce protections for national monuments and cultural resource areas, sell public lands in the West, an...

GDIT Seeks VMware Administrator for Mission-Critical IT Environment

GDIT Seeks VMware Administrator for Mission-Critical IT Environment

GDIT is actively recruiting a VMware Administrator to manage and maintain a large, global, and mission-critical VMware-based infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the stability, security, and performance of VMware platforms that host core applications and services across compute, storage, and networking. Key responsibilities include implementing and maintaining DISA STIGs for ESXi, virtual machines, and vCenter, performing scheduled and off-hours maintenance for 24x7 operations, and ensuring reliable backup, recovery, and troubleshooting of virtualized systems. The administrator will also collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems engineering teams to build highly available clusters and virtual networks, support enterprise tools like VMware Site Recovery Manager and the vRealize Suite, and develop documentation, templates, and capacity plans for scalability and continuous improvement. Candidates are expected to have hands-on experience with vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter, knowledge of DoW DISA ...

National Pension Service Increases Stake in Xcel Energy Inc.

National Pension Service Increases Stake in Xcel Energy Inc.

National Pension Service Increases Stake in Xcel Energy Inc.

Rio Rancho Residents Protest City's Use of Flock License Plate Cameras

Rio Rancho Residents Protest City's Use of Flock License Plate Cameras

Residents of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, voiced strong opposition to the city's use of Flock license plate cameras at a recent governing body meeting. Concerns primarily revolve around alleged Fourth Amendment violations and the accuracy of the technology. Speakers, including members of the advocacy group De Flock New Mexico, highlighted the cameras' 93% accuracy rate, arguing that the 7% error margin could lead to a significant number of misreads and potential lawsuits. One resident, Ronald Birkeland, stated that the technology violates the Fourth Amendment rights of citizens. Another resident, Michael Farrell, challenged Mayor Paul Wymer's previous assertion of a 'silent majority' supporting the technology, asking for evidence of this support. City Manager Matt Geisel addressed the public concerns by referring to a detailed presentation on the city's website regarding the license plate reader programs.

Brookhaven National Laboratory Develops Advanced X-ray Imaging Tool for Next-Generation Nuclear Materials Research

Brookhaven National Laboratory Develops Advanced X-ray Imaging Tool for Next-Generation Nuclear Materials Research

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a novel X-ray imaging tool designed to study materials for next-generation nuclear reactors. This first-of-its-kind experimental setup, located at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), integrates four different computed tomography (CT) techniques into a single instrument. These techniques—X-ray Fluorescence CT (XRF-CT), X-ray Diffraction CT (XRD-CT), Pair Distribution Function CT (PDF-CT), and X-ray Absorption CT (X-CT)—allow scientists to comprehensively characterize nuclear materials. The tool can reveal a material's internal structure, chemical makeup, and physical shape simultaneously, providing insights into how materials behave under extreme conditions such as radiation, corrosion, high temperatures, and mechanical stress. This development addresses the challenge of understanding material degradation over decades of reactor operation without having to wait for such long periods.

U.S. Government and Allies Invest Billions to Secure Ex-China Rare Earth Supply Chains

U.S. Government and Allies Invest Billions to Secure Ex-China Rare Earth Supply Chains

U.S. Government and Allies Invest Billions to Secure Ex-China Rare Earth Supply Chains

New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández Advocates for Uranium Mining Ban on Federal Lands

New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández Advocates for Uranium Mining Ban on Federal Lands

State Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D., 3rd Dist.) has expressed strong support for a ban on uranium mining in New Mexico, particularly on federal lands within the Chama watershed. Her stance aligns with New Mexico Land Commissioner Garcia Richard's executive order prohibiting uranium mining on state lands. Leger Fernández highlighted the environmental and health impacts suffered by Indigenous communities and New Mexico families due to proximity to uranium pits and nuclear testing sites. She noted that the Trump administration's push for aggressive uranium development is a concern for these communities. Leger Fernández has co-introduced legislation in the state legislature to withdraw federal lands from uranium mining in the Chama watershed, emphasizing its ecological and cultural significance for Native Americans and local communities who rely on its water for agriculture and sustenance. The Chama watershed, which spans southern Colorado and north-central New Mexico, is described as precious and f...

Collins Aerospace Seeks Product Manager for Supplier Designed Equipment (Electronics) in Windsor Locks, CT

Collins Aerospace Seeks Product Manager for Supplier Designed Equipment (Electronics) in Windsor Locks, CT

Collins Aerospace Seeks Product Manager for Supplier Designed Equipment (Electronics) in Windsor Locks, CT

Department of Energy Seeks Federal Project Director for $1.1 Billion Scientific Research Portfolio

Department of Energy Seeks Federal Project Director for $1.1 Billion Scientific Research Portfolio

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is actively recruiting a Federal Project Director for its Office of Science - Thomas Jefferson Site Office. This senior-level position will oversee a federal scientific research portfolio valued at over $1.1 billion. The selected individual will be responsible for providing executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and final programmatic accountability for this significant portfolio. The role is based in Newport News, VA, and requires a U.S. citizen with specific educational and experience qualifications in physical science, engineering, or mathematics. The DOE emphasizes its commitment to ensuring America's security and prosperity through addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges via transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Science at the Thomas Jefferson Site Office specifically conducts business with SURATech, LLC, and other entities at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.

Archbishop of Santa Fe Calls for Action on New Mexico Water Drought Crisis

Archbishop of Santa Fe Calls for Action on New Mexico Water Drought Crisis

Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe has issued a call to action regarding the severe water drought crisis in New Mexico, particularly concerning the Rio Grande. During an event at Tingley Beach, Wester released a letter titled 'Uniting for Our Sacred Waters,' emphasizing the urgent need to protect water resources. He highlighted that the Rio Grande in Albuquerque increasingly resembles the 'Rio Nada' (Rio Nothing) due to the ongoing drought. The Archbishop stressed that beyond the natural drought, there is a 'drought in how we care for the precious God given gift of water.' The letter also addresses broader global concerns such as increased wildfires and limited access to safe drinking water. Local environmental advocates and leaders joined Wester to discuss water policy and the critical role of acequias in safeguarding New Mexico's water supply.

Bear Tranquilized After Climbing Tree in Rio Rancho

Bear Tranquilized After Climbing Tree in Rio Rancho

First responders in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, successfully tranquilized a bear that had climbed a tree near the AMREP building on Highway 528. The incident occurred on Thursday, with witnesses reporting that officers administered a tranquilizer, causing the bear to fall onto a protective pad placed below. This event marks the second bear sighting and capture in the Rio Rancho area within a week, following another bear capture in the Cabezon neighborhood just days prior. The presence of bears in urban or semi-urban areas often prompts a coordinated response from local authorities and wildlife officials to ensure public safety and the humane relocation of the animal.