Los Alamos
Los Alamos (which translates as “the cottonwoods” in Spanish) rests upon four mesas of the Pajarito Plateau and the adjoining White Rock Canyon. The town site, also known as “The Hill,” includes White Rock as a part of the city. Home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos was originally founded to undertake the Manhattan Project. Los Alamos is top-ranked among New Mexico public schools and Los Alamos High School’s academic achievements have been recognized by a number of national publications.
Creativity abounds in Los Alamos and White Rock and plays a major role in community life. The same intellectual curiosity that drives scientific discovery and creativity has also produced a deep appreciation and involvement in cultural pursuits. Art, music, dance, theater, and lecture activities are accessible every day of the year. Art fairs, concerts, lectures, demonstrations, plays, recitals, parades, festivals, etc. are frequent.
Nearby is Bandelier, a 33,677-acre National Monument preserving the homes and territory of the Ancestral Pueblo People. Most of the pueblo structures date to two eras, in total from 1150 to 1600 CE. The Valles Caldera is also close, a 3.7-mile wide volcanic caldera in the Jemez Mountains. A number of recreational and/or historical uses take place in Valles Caldera. Many of these uses involve trails. Valles Caldera has many miles of ranch roads, livestock and game trails. These include a network of trails currently designated for horse riding. Historically, Valles Caldera was a location for equestrian endurance races. After establishment of VCNP, the first race in the caldera was held in 2009. The largest grass valley, Valle Grande, is a venue for ski orienteering. Activities are open to the public, though some require reservations.
Located a bit south of Los Alamos is the Village of Jemez Springs, the site of Jemez State Monument, and the headquarters of the Jemez Ranger District. The village and nearby locations in the Jemez Valley are the site of hot springs and several religious retreats.
Homes & Land for Sale in the Los Alamos, New Mexico Area
464 Brighton Drive
$775,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 3264 - Acres: 0.23
640 Navajo Road
$750,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
54-Barranca Mesa - Active
Sqft: 2725 - Acres: 0.38
118 Laguna Street
$749,000 - 4 BD/4 BA
54-Barranca Mesa - Active
Sqft: 2680 - Acres: 0.43
$739,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
53-N Community - Active
Sqft: 1840 - Acres: 0.19
926 Circle
$735,000 - 2 BD/3 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 2640 - Acres: 0.29
1344 Ponderosa Drive
$729,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 3190 - Acres: 7.04
1065 Big Rock
$708,500 - 4 BD/3 BA
56-North Mesa - Active
Sqft: 2550 - Acres: 0.21
969 Capulin
$699,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
56-North Mesa - Active
Sqft: 2154 - Acres: 0.16
3215 Arizona Avenue
$699,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
53-N Community - Pending
Sqft: 2380 - Acres: 0.19
128 Bandelier Avenue
$690,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1902 - Acres: 0.28
107 Grand Canyon
$650,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 2173 - Acres: 0.26
345 Kilby Avenue
$650,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1776 - Acres: 0.24
2449 45th Street
$649,000 - 3 BD/3 BA
53-N Community - Pending
Sqft: 2214 - Acres: 0.24
198 Navajo Road
$639,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
54-Barranca Mesa - Pending
Sqft: 2520 - Acres: 0.33
21374 Highway 4
$635,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 1546 - Acres: 13.78
108 Bandelier Avenue
$598,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1985 - Acres: 0.26
124 Grand Canyon
$595,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 2068 - Acres: 0.26
125 Rover
$590,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1877 - Acres: 0.29
116 Fort Union Avenue
$589,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 2137 - Acres: 0.26
90 Mimbres Drive
$575,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 1955 - Acres: 0.25
946 Santa Clara Place
$570,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 2252 - Acres: 0.16
104 Trilobite Trail
$549,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 2400 - Acres: 1.3
133 Aztec Avenue
$540,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1564 - Acres: 0.26