The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an Ebola outbreak in the Bulape and Mweka Health Zones of Kasai Province.
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SANTA FE, New Mexico – Hours are changing for two in-person centers supporting New Mexicans affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides that occurred June 23 – Aug. 5.
Starting Monday, Sept. 8, the hours for in-person assistance in Doña Ana County and Lincoln County will change. No appointment is needed. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish.
Doña Ana County Location
Disaster Recovery Center
Vado/Del Cerro Community Resource Center
180 La Fe Ave.
Del Cerro, NM 88048
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (closed Sunday)
Lincoln County Location:
Disaster Resource Center
Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Annex
709 Mechem Dr.
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed Sunday)
FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff are providing in-person assistance at the centers to help residents apply for federal assistance, including grants from FEMA and low-interest SBA Disaster Loans. SBA’s Business Recovery Center is also located at the ENMU Ruidoso Annex. FEMA staff can help individuals in other ways including checking the status of existing applications and informing residents about additional resources available.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es. You can apply online for SBA assistance and receive information at www.sba.gov/disaster. Call 800-659-2955 for further SBA information.
For the latest information about New Mexico’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4886. Follow
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The U.S. National Science Foundation National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NSF NQVL) is coming into sharper focus with the selection of the first four teams that will design high-tech infrastructure to be broadly used across the country. NSF is investing $16 million in the four teams, with each receiving $4 million over two years. The NSF NQVL initiative is an ambitious effort to accelerate the development of useful quantum technologies by providing researchers anywhere in the U.S. with access to specialized resources.
The teams selected by NSF will design practical ways to expand access to the hardware and software needed for quantum science, engineering and technology development, which are currently highly bespoke and concentrated in relatively few labs. Among the design projects are plans to create shareable, networked quantum computers that can be used for experimentation from any location and a “digital twin” (a dynamic simulation that changes and responds to inputs) of a quantum computer that can be used by any U.S. researcher to test and refine new quantum algorithms.
“The National Quantum Virtual Laboratory is a critical bridge between basic discovery and deployment, specifically focused on turning America’s leadership in fundamental quantum science into practical technologies, products, and systems that will strengthen our nation’s competitiveness and ensure U.S. dominance in this field for decades to come,” said Brian Stone, performing the duties of
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The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new solicitation to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Operations Center (NAIRR-OC). This marks a critical, initial step in transitioning the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) from a successful pilot to laying the foundations for a sustainable, coordinated national program that will advance U.S. research capabilities and global leadership in AI.
Many researchers and educators lack the critical AI tools and resources to investigate fundamental AI questions and train students.
Launched in 2024, through a novel public-private partnership construct, the NAIRR Pilot aims to build a national infrastructure that expands access to the computational, data, model, and training resources needed to drive AI innovation and train the next generation.
Backed by the support of 14 federal agencies and 28 private-sector and nonprofit partners, the NAIRR Pilot has already connected over 400 U.S. research teams with computing platforms, datasets, software, and models — accelerating breakthroughs in fields from agriculture and drug discovery to cybersecurity and education.
The establishment of NAIRR-OC is a strategic, forward-looking investment in the nation’s scientific enterprise. It directly supports the White House’s AI Action Plan, which emphasizes the need for sustained operational capabilities for the NAIRR and broader access to AI resources for the research community.
“The NAIRR Operating Center solicitation marks a key step in the transition from the NAIRR Pilot to building a
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