The very first Nation of Makers conference (also known as NOMCON) took place in Santa Fe, N.M., on June 9th. Congressman Ben Ray Lujan gave the opening keynote and welcomed makers from all over the United States to Santa Fe, N.M. A delegation from Los Alamos Makers represented Los Alamos. The makers conference was unlike any conference. The event was very hands-on and inclusive. There were working groups instead of panel discussions, participants made their own swag instea