CARLSBAD, N.M., August 18, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) have received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the use of replacement waste disposal …
CARLSBAD, N.M. August 1, 2025 — Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) is advancing its commitment to local education through a $40,000 grant which sponsors a state-of-the-art Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM Lab at Carlsbad Early College High School (CECHS) — …
SIMCO recently presented a $12,000 check to Inspired by Science as part of its community commitment to support STEM education at the elementary school level. Inspired by Science was established in 2013 by Deena and Mike Antiporda with their three …
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SIMCO Education STEM Outreach lead, Dr. Joy James-Foster, recently joined educators, business leaders, policymakers and community advocates as they shared expertise, aligned resources and brainstormed ideas to create sustainable pathways to prosperity for all New Mexico students at the Teach …
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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 2025 Employee Investment Advisory Committee program. The program is now in …
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CARLSBAD, N.M., May 14, 2025 Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) demonstrated its commitment to education with the recent award of $21,000 in scholarships to 21 high school seniors in Eddy and Lea counties. “SIMCO is committed to investing in our …
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CARLSBAD, N.M., March 1, 2025 – After hours of intense academic competition on Saturday, March 1, student teams proved their knowledge at the second annual Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Bowl hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation …
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CARLSBAD, NM – Beginning February 13, 2025, until March 13, 2025, 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 scholarships are available …
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CARLSBAD, N.M. ̶ The U.S. Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant had a safe and productive 2024. Watch the year-end accomplishments video.
Company selects fourteen teachers from Eddy and Lea counties Carlsbad, N.M. — Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) announced today the company recently awarded $15,000 in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Teacher Mini-Grants to 14 area teachers throughout Eddy and …
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