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Consideration of Sponsoring the Los Alamos Nuclear Forum August 25, 2026
Recommended Action
I move that Council support participation in the Los Alamos Nuclear Forum on August 25, 2026 and provide sponsorship funding at the ______________________[insert Premier Leadership, Infrastructure & Development, OR Innovation & Community] level.
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On June 2, 2026, Chair Ryti and a few staff members received a request from Scott Lopez with the New Mexico Nuclear Alliance to participate, promote, and be a sponsor for the Los Alamos Nuclear Forum, scheduled for August 25, 2026 at SALA Event Center. See Attachment B for the forum agenda.
Levels of sponsorship are described in Attachment A, and the cost for each level are:
Premier Leadership Sponsor is $7,500;
Infrastructure & Development Sponsorship is $5,000; and
Innovation & Community Sponsorship is $3,500.
Noted partners of the Los Alamos Nuclear Alliance include Nuclear Energy Institute, Energy Communities Alliance, Carlsbad NM Department of Development (a private non-profit economic development agency), New Mexico Chamber, Clean Energy Association of New Mexico, Native Nuclear, New Space Nexus and Kairos Power.
Their website address is: https://www.nmnuclearalliance.org/. The New Mexico Nuclear Alliance is a registered 501(C)(6) non-partisan organization and "... advocate the role of nuclear energy in our state's carbon free transition and unlock and grow the economic development potential this base load carbon free energy resource represents for our state including tribal, rural and metro communities."
"Our vision is to improve the public's understanding of the crucial role nuclear energy must play in a prosperous, resilient and carbon-free New Mexico. We understand the rich, deep and at times controversial past nuclear energy has played in our state's history. We are keenly aware and sensitive to industry legacy issues and seek alignment and mutual understanding through thoughtful engagement and relatio...
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