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
470 Camino Encantado
$679,000 - 5 BD/3 BA
54-Barranca Mesa - Active
Sqft: 3198 - Acres: 0.4
473 Pruitt Avenue
$675,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 2280 - Acres: 0.23
413 Pruitt Avenue
$629,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 3006 - Acres: 0.26
21374 Highway 4
$620,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 1546 - Acres: 13.78
12 Los Arboles
$600,000 - 3 BD/3 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 1790 - Acres: 0.09
1021 Pinon
$599,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 1612 - Acres: 0.14
165 La Cueva Street
$599,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
54-Barranca Mesa - Active
Sqft: 1697 - Acres: 0.35
2483 45th Street C
$599,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
53-N Community - Active
Sqft: 1858 - Acres: 0.12
1915 Camino Mora
$599,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
56-North Mesa - Pending
Sqft: 2208 - Acres: 0.2
954 Capulin
$599,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
56-North Mesa - Active
Sqft: 1697 - Acres: 0.16
107 Grand Canyon
$594,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 2173 - Acres: 0.26
1725 Camino Redondo
$585,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
56-North Mesa - Active
Sqft: 1930 - Acres: 0.18
3880 Alabama AB
$575,000 - 5 BD/2 BA
53-N Community - Active
Sqft: 2118 - Acres: 0.14
946 Santa Clara Place
$570,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 2252 - Acres: 0.16
116 Fort Union Avenue
$565,000 - 4 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 2137 - Acres: 0.26
295 Bryce
$560,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
59-White Rock (A19) - Active
Sqft: 1646 - Acres: 0.13
63 La Paloma
$540,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1563 - Acres: 0.34
122 Rover
$535,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Active
Sqft: 1541 - Acres: 0.26
116 Yosemite
$529,900 - 4 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 1631 - Acres: 0.31
349 Winter Road
$525,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Pending
Sqft: 1750 - Acres: 1
104 Trilobite Trail
$519,000 - 4 BD/3 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 2400 - Acres: 1.3
30 Timber Ridge
$515,000 - 2 BD/3 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 1512 - Acres: 0.08
372 CONNIE
$449,900 - 3 BD/2 BA
57-White Rock - Pending
Sqft: 1600 - Acres: 0.15