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Fuller Lodge
I’m finally taking the time to start exploring Los Alamos and I decided to check out Fuller Lodge and its surroundings.
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Right ascension 18 hours 36 minutes 56 point 2 seconds
Visited the Very Large Array outside of Socorro, NM. It was awesome. There’s a self-guided walking tour and pictures from the filming of Contact. Definitely one of 7 Nerdy Wonders of the World.
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Sandia Peak Tram
While in Albuquerque, the wife and I took the tram up to Sandia Peak. The difference in elevation was about 4,000 feet and the difference in temperature was about 30 degrees.
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Las Conchas wildfire outside of Los Alamos, NM
Earlier today a fire broke out 12 miles southwest of Los Alamos. The wife, the Cat and I are okay but we’re prepared to evacuate if necessary. Links to info about the fire are listed at the bottom of the post. Links regarding the Las Conchas Fire: NM Fire Info KRQE News Los Alamos Monitor […]
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Visiting the Valles Caldera
Not far from my new home is a collapsed volcanic crater named Valles Caldera. Comprised of grasslands, peaks, rivers and hot springs, the landscape is striking.