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
869 Estates
$675,000 - 4 BD/4 BA
56-North Mesa - Pending
Sqft: 2140 - Acres: 0.15
00 Grand Canyon Drive
$665,000 - 4.74 acres
57-White Rock
Pending
1102 Barranca Road
$645,000 - 3 BD/3 BA
54-Barranca Mesa - Active
Sqft: 2400 - Acres: 0.5
1001 Cedro Court
$635,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
56-North Mesa - Pending
Sqft: 3300 - Acres: 0.34
2300 Canyon Glen
$630,000 - 3 BD/3 BA
53-N Community - Active
Sqft: 3092 - Acres: 0.21
223 Rover Boulevard
$629,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 2064 - Acres: 0.23
275 Kimberly Lane
$629,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 2319 - Acres: 0.99
1371 Sage Loop
$599,999 - 4 BD/3 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 2311 - Acres: 0.25
410 Rover Boulevard
$560,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 1924 - Acres: 0.28
102 Bandelier Avenue
$542,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 1694 - Acres: 0.35
24 Timber Ridge
$520,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 1220 - Acres: 0.09
243 Ponderosa Place
$499,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 2850 - Acres: 0.84
582 Culebra Road
$495,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 3120 - Acres: 6.41
20788 Highway 4
$477,000 - 2 BD/1 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 975 - Acres: 0.7
1 Loma Vista Drive
$425,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 1447 - Acres: 0.24
328 Joya Loop
$410,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1455 - Acres: 0.19
32 Short Drive
$409,000 - 3 BD/3 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 1378 - Acres: 0.05
505 Oppenheimer Drive 418
$360,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 972 - Acres: 0.05
505 Oppenheimer Drive 210
$350,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 972 - Acres: 0.05
3964 Sycamore Street B
$325,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
53-N Community - Pending
Sqft: 1412 - Acres: 0.25
30 Arroyo Lane D
$315,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 1134 - Acres: 0.07
2100 35th Street
$250,000 - 6 BD/2 BA
53-N Community - Pending
Sqft: 2585 - Acres: 0.39
3055 Trinity Drive 414
$249,000 - 1 BD/1 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 684 - Acres: 0.04
90 Red Ridge Road
$245,000 - 1 BD/1 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 540 - Acres: 1