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

113 El Viento Street

$695,000 - 3 BD/3 BA

54-Barranca Mesa - Pending

Sqft: 1947 - Acres: 0.56

Los Alamos

113 El Viento Street

470 Camino Encantado

550 Bryce Avenue

473 Pruitt Avenue

3803 Alabama Avenue

80 Ensenada Drive

108 La Vista

413 Pruitt Avenue

25 Bonnie View

12 Los Arboles

1021 Pinon

165 La Cueva Street

2483 45th Street C

1915 Camino Mora

954 Capulin

21374 Highway 4

107 Grand Canyon

1725 Camino Redondo

3880 Alabama AB

946 Santa Clara Place

116 Fort Union Avenue

295 Bryce

63 La Paloma

122 Rover

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