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
119 Aztec
$539,500 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1600 - Acres: 0.26
405 Connie
$528,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1570 - Acres: 0.18
4555 Ridgeway A
$525,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
52-West Area- West - Active
Sqft: 1864 - Acres: 0.14
63 Lauer Lane
$525,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Pending
Sqft: 1431 - Acres: 2.55
3216 Villa Street
$500,000 - 6 BD/2 BA
53-N Community - Active
Sqft: 2774 - Acres: 0.29
540 E Paige Loop
$499,900 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1564 - Acres: 0.21
4121 Trinity Drive B
$499,000 - 6 BD/2 BA
52-West Area- West - Active
Sqft: 2376 - Acres: 0.13
15893 Highway 4
$499,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 2328 - Acres: 1.2
019 Redwood Grove
$499,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 2629 - Acres: 2.16
102 Agate
$475,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1534 - Acres: 0.26
80 Mimbres Drive
$460,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1275 - Acres: 0.23
73 Joya
$450,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 1110 - Acres: 0.17
1954 41 Street
$450,000 - 3 BD/1 BA
52-West Area- West - Active
Sqft: 1588 - Acres: 0.27
20 Outliers Road
$437,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Pending
Sqft: 1476 - Acres: 1.43
353 Kayenta Drive
$425,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 1064 - Acres: 0.17
331 Cheryl Avenue
$419,500 - 3 BD/3 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1590 - Acres: 0.04
818 43rd B
$410,000 - 2 BD/1 BA
52-West Area- West - Pending
Sqft: 1339 - Acres: 0.2
290 Camino Azul
$399,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 1719 - Acres: 2.23
4131 Arkansas A
$390,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
53-N Community - Active
Sqft: 1294 - Acres: 0.21
4258 Fairway Drive
$390,000 - 2 BD/1 BA
52-West Area- West - Active
Sqft: 1037 - Acres: 0.18
843 Redondo Road
$380,000 - 1 BD/1 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 1194 - Acres: 1.86
954 Capulin
$379,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
56-North Mesa - Pending
Sqft: 1697 - Acres: 0.16
65 Bonnie View F
$375,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1251 - Acres: 0.06
