LATA Celebrates 50 Years of Service with a Commitment to the Future

Albuquerque, NM - January 1, 2026 – LATA proudly marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of protecting people and natural resources through technical excellence, integrity, and trusted partnerships. Since its founding in 1976, LATA has played a vital role in addressing some of the nation’s most complex environmental and engineering challenges while remaining grounded in the principles that shaped the company from the very beginning.

Established on a foundation of honesty, fairness, superior performance, and respect for people and partnerships, LATA’s early leaders believed that doing the right thing, guided by the Golden Rule, was essential to long term success. That belief fostered enduring commitments to clients, employees, regulators, communities, and shareholders and continues to define the company’s culture today.

From its earliest years, LATA built a broad portfolio of technical services supporting energy, environmental, and national security missions for government and industry. Beginning in January of 1976, the company provided nuclear plant planning, design, construction, and startup support, drawing on deep engineering expertise developed through work at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. Over time, LATA expanded to serve multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of State. Through the 1980s and 1990s, the company diversified beyond breeder reactor programs into nuclear waste management, weapons facilities, fossil energy, and environmental services, supporting sites such as Los Alamos, Sandia, Rocky Flats, Hanford, Oak Ridge, and Idaho. In the 2000s, LATA further broadened its capabilities to include information technology, security, classified services, and international customs and border control projects, while continuing to achieve major environmental remediation and waste management wins across DOE, EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Air Force and Navy.

As the company evolved, these early principles naturally matured into LATA’s modern core values of Safety, Service, and Relationships, creating a clear connection between past and present. Today, LATA’s mission remains focused on protecting people and natural resources by applying technical expertise to deliver safe, effective, and responsible solutions.

“Our 50th anniversary is both a milestone and a responsibility,” said Robin Beard, President and CEO. “We are proud of the legacy built by those who came before us, and we remain committed to carrying that legacy forward by protecting the future through innovation, adaptability, and the strength of our people.”

Looking ahead, LATA is well positioned to support the next era of national priorities, including the renewed focus on clean energy, advanced nuclear technologies, and energy security. Building on decades of experience across the nuclear lifecycle, environmental remediation, and national security missions, LATA continues to stand ready to support government partners as they advance safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for the nation.

LATA’s success over the past half century has been made possible by dedicated employees who value teamwork, safety, and service, and by long standing client relationships built on trust and performance. As the company looks ahead, it remains focused on building a clean and sustainable future, leveraging multidisciplinary expertise and an adaptable workforce to meet emerging challenges.

As LATA commemorates 50 years, the company does so with gratitude for its past and confidence in its future, honoring its legacy while protecting the future.

About LATA

Founded in 1976, LATA is an environmental and engineering SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing technical solutions that protect people and natural resources. Guided by a strong ethical foundation and a commitment to Safety, Service, and Relationships, LATA supports federal clients nationwide in solving complex environmental challenges from Project Management, Instrumentation & Controls, Engineering, Environmental Remediation, Nuclear Services, Demolition, Hazardous Materials, Sampling & Analysis, and Waste Management. To learn more about LATA, please visit www.lata.com.