WIPP 2024 Year In Review
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.
SIMCO awards $15,000 in Teacher STEM Mini-Grants
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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$105,000 SIMCO donation caps off year of United Way giving and volunteering
CARLSBAD, NM – Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) announced today its combined corporate and employee contributions to the United Way reached $105,000, underscoring the company’s dedication to building stronger, more resilient communities throughout Eddy and Lea counties. “We are …
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Apply now for SIMCO’s 2024 STEM Education Mini-Grants Program
Carlsbad, NM., October 21, 2024 – Salado Isolation Mining Contractors is now accepting applications for our STEM Education Mini- grants. Teachers in K-12 schools in Eddy and Lea counties are eligible to submit applications for support of classroom science, technology, …
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Nuclear Waste Transportation Exceeds 17 Million Safe Miles
CARLSBAD, N.M. October 16, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) recently announced a major accomplishment in safely delivering nuclear waste over 17 million miles. “The safety of our nuclear waste shipments is paramount,” …
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Company awards $75,000 during investment grants reception : SIMCO employee committee chooses 10 non-profits from Eddy, Lea counties
CARLSBAD, N.M. ̶ Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) announced it has awarded $75,000 in grants to 10 community non-profit organizations, as part of the company’s Employee Investment Advisory Committee grants program. The award recipients were selected by the committee, …
DOE Selects NextEra Energy for a Large-Scale Solar Project at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
DOE selects solar-powered project at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, furthering the effort of clean electricity generation on DOE-owned land and helping to reach the nation’s ambitious climate goals WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected NextEra …
WIPP 14,000 Shipments Marks Milestone
CARLSBAD, N.M. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Environmental Management announced that a major milestone has been reached at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, NM. On June 14, the 14,000th shipment of defense-generated transuranic (TRU) nuclear …
SIMCO contributes $11,000 to STEM education
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 …
WIPP Marks Pivotal Milestone by Completing Construction of Ventilation System
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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