CARLSBAD, N.M., July 11, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Carlsbad Field Office announced today that excavation crews recently attained a milestone in the construction of a new utility shaft at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). They’ve …
WIPP’s New Air Shaft Reaches Milestone, Connection Work to Underground Repository Begins Read more »
SANTA FE, N.M., June 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management announced today that a mutual agreement has been achieved on terms to renew the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Operating Permit. The Permit …
SIMCO Awards $20,000 in Scholarships in Eddy and Lea Counties CARLSBAD, New Mexico — Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) announced today the company has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 20 area high school seniors throughout Eddy and Lea counties as …
WIPP was an active participant in the national Mine Safety and Health Administration’s Stand Down to Save a Life day on Wednesday, intended to help reduce injuries in the mining community, which has seen 16 fatalities already this year. Eight …
SIMCO sponsored a Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) Road Safety Luncheon on May 16 at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts & Exhibition Center in Carlsbad, with Bobby St. John (Public Affairs) speaking on “Road Safety and Transuranic Waste.” It was …
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Members of our Mine Rescue Team recently put their life-saving skills into action, possibly saving a young woman’s life, as they were returning from a mine rescue competition in Ruidoso. While the team was returning to Carlsbad last month, they …
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SIMCO presented a $50,000 donation to the City of Carlsbad on Tuesday to support the construction of a splash pad that will be open to all children, including those with cognitive or physical disabilities. For example, the unique design will …
The Special Olympics is a global organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization aims to build inclusive communities and bring hope to Special …
CARLSBAD, N.M. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) recently marked a milestone after its drivers exceeded 16 million safe miles without a serious accident or injury, equivalent to 33 roundtrips to the moon or …
SIMCO Geotechnical Engineer Eric Tucker and SIMCO Education Outreach Lead, Dr. Joy James Foster recently visited PR Leyva eighth grade students to present the WIPP 101 presentation and the WIPP Mine Rescue Robot. The presentation and demonstration were the culmination …
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