From Staff Reports

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) announced 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 incredibly proud and thankful for our employees’ generosity, compassion, and commitment to making a meaningful impact in our community,” said Ryan Flynn, a SIMCO vice president and Environmental, Safety & Health manager. “Their generosity and volunteer spirit truly embodies SIMCO’s values.”

Flynn also serves on United Way of Eddy County’s Board of Directors.

Beyond monetary donations, SIMCO’s employees also volunteered at essential United Way initiatives throughout the year.

“The United Way of Eddy County sincerely appreciates the incredible dedication that SIMCO and its employees have for this community,” said Kyle Marksteiner, Executive Director of United Way of Eddy County. “Together, we are making an impact in serving the residents of our community.”

SIMCO’s employees participate monthly in food distributions with United Way of Eddy County working alongside its participating agencies and community partners. During United Way’s Day of Caring, SIMCO volunteers contributed by painting a fence for Affirming Heart Victim Services and packaging food bags for WHI Hobbs. During the summer, employees participated in United Way of Eddy County’s Stuff the Bus campaign, seeking school supplies. In a separate initiative, SIMCO volunteers supported United Way of Lea County’s Project Santa’s PJs by distributing 600 blankets to people in need.

Becca Titus, Executive Director of United Way of Lea County explained, “Here at United Way of Lea County, we are thankful to have the opportunity to tell our story and the story of the local nonprofits we serve. We are grateful for SIMCO for being a part of our story by making a difference in their own communities as they give where they live. Each donation and contribution represents hope, support, and tangible assistance for our neighbors who need it most.”

About SIMCO Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) was formed to support the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. SIMCO’s member is Bechtel National Inc. and its WIPP team includes Los Alamos Technical Associates as a teaming subcontractor.