Los Alamos Makers Founder Prisca Tiassé Yoder and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson who is running for the U.S. Senate, during an open house Friday at Los Alamos Makers at 3540 Orange St. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, County Council candidate Helen Milenski, Los Alamos Makers Founder, former Gov. Gary Johnson and Sheriff candidate Chris Luchini during the open house Friday at Los Alamos Maker. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Visitors and supporters enjoy food and mingling during the open house. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Makers News:

The open house at Los Alamos Makers Friday marked two and a half years of existence for the organization.

Members, volunteers, supporters and visitors had a chance to mingle at the event was punctuated by some “making” and a surprise guest. Former New Mexico Governor and POTUS candidate now running for the U.S. Senate, Gary Johnson visited the makerspace and stayed for nearly two hours, answering questions, chatting and mingling with the crowd.