CARLSBAD, New Mexico — Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) recently presented an $11,000 donation to the Inspired by Science organization as part of its community commitment to support local STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education at the elementary school …
CARLSBAD, N.M. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) has achieved a significant milestone by completing construction of the Safety Significant Confinement Ventilation System (SSCVS) facility — a new, state-of-the-art, large-scale ventilation system at its …
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CARLSBAD, N.M., June 5, 2024 – An aerial robotic system or “drone” was launched to serve as a robotic scout in an area over 2,000 feet deep inside the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) facility outside of …
CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO — Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) announced today the company is now accepting grant proposals from non-profit agencies throughout Eddy and Lea Counties for its 2024 Employee Investment Advisory Committee program. The program is now in …
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CARLSBAD, N.M., May 21, 2024– Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) demonstrated its commitment to education with the recent award of $20,000 in scholarships to 20 high school seniors in Eddy and Lea counties.“SIMCO is committed to investing in our students’ …
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CARLSBAD, N.M. — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) reached a major milestone – 25 years of operations at the nation’s only deep, underground geological repository for disposal of transuranic (TRU) nuclear …
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CARLSBAD, N.M., March 2, 2024 – After hours of intense competition on Saturday, only one team remained and won the inaugural southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Bowl hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). The …
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February 12, 2024 CARLSBAD, NM – Beginning February 12, 2024 until March 11, 2024, 5 p.m. – Salado Isolation Mining Contractors LLC (SIMCO) is offering college scholarships for Eddy and Lea County graduating seniors. A limited number of one-time $1,000 …
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CARLSBAD, N.M. — During the calendar year of 2023, the team at EM’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) had its best shipment performance in 10 years, continuing the cleanup of sites in New Mexico and across the country. In 2023, …
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Achieves Best Shipment Season in 10 Years Read more »