Visit? New Mexico's intergalactic attractions

In the recent Westways Magazine that is published by the American Automobile Association, they had 7 places to visit in New Mexico that all had to do with space (in one way or another).

Here they are:

• Spaceport America.  This is outside of Truth or Consequences and you can take a tour for $59. http://www.spaceportamerica.com/
• Very Large Array (VLA). This has 27 antennas that travel on railroad tracks that can be found 50 miles from Socorro. www.vla.nrao.edu
• White Sands Missile Range. wsmr-history.org
• New Mexico Museum of Space History.  nmspacemuseum.org
• National Solar Observatory. This can be found 36 miles from Alamogordo.  nso.edu
• Apache Point Observatory. Located near the National Solar Observatory. www.apo.nmsu.edu
• Roswell. Information about Robert Goddard and his rockets as well as the Roswell incident. roswellufomuseum.com
• Chaco Culture National Historical Park.  These American Indians built their homes and structures to line up with solar and lunar events.  nps.gov/chcu

For driving purposes, it looks like it would probably require at least four to five days to cover all of these points of interest at a comfortable pace.

Golden Gate Bridget Turns 75 this year

It looks like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is turning 75 years old in 2012.  They are having a big celebration on May 27, 2012.

For more information visit here: http://www.goldengatebridge75.org/

Westways - Common Breakdown Causes

In the recent Westways Magazine, it described how the fuel pump was a common cause of car breakdowns. 

Here they are:

• Fuel pump. Keep tank at least 1/4 full and change the filter.
• Batteries.  Test them once or twice a year after the third year it was installed.
• Radiators and transmissions.  Use the correct fluid types.
• Hoses and belts.  Be sure to have them visually inspected.
• Tire inflation pressures.  Be sure to check them at least monthly.  The recommended pressures are typically found by the driver's side seat

For more details go to this link: http://news.aaa-calif.com/pr/aaa/auto-club-research-top-needed-230955.aspx

AAA Members-Only Night at Magic Mountain

In case anyone missed this announcement in the last Westways magazine. Members get admission on May 18, 2012 to Six Flags Magic Mountain in southern California for $27 and for $10 more you get access to an all-you-can-eat buffet. Parking is also complimentary.

For more details go to the following website:  http://www.calif.aaa.com/en-ca/find-discounts/Pages/six-flags-member-night.aspx?