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
4039 Sycamore Street C
$380,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
53-N Community - Pending
Sqft: 1152 - Acres: 0.13
505 Oppenheimer Street 112
$375,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 972 - Acres: 0.05
843 Redondo Road
$370,000 - 1 BD/1 BA
50-Jemez - Pending
Sqft: 1194 - Acres: 1.86
2296 36th Street A
$365,000 - 3 BD/1 BA
53-N Community - Active
Sqft: 1365 - Acres: 0.17
1300 Iris Street 106
$363,500 - 2 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 1076 - Acres: 0.06
505 Oppenheimer 805
$360,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 1213 - Acres: 0.05
4131 Arkansas A
$355,000 - 3 BD/2 BA
53-N Community - Active
Sqft: 1294 - Acres: 0.21
2389 36th Street A
$349,000 - 3 BD/1 BA
53-N Community - Active
Sqft: 1292 - Acres: 0.13
505 Oppenheimer Drive 514
$329,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 1213 - Acres: 0.05
2439 46th Street C
$325,000 - 3 BD/1 BA
53-N Community - Pending
Sqft: 1034 - Acres: 0.08
0 Canyon View Drive 11 13 15 17 19
$300,000 - 0.06 acres
51-Eastern Area
Active
123 Sleepy Pine Lane
$299,000 - 3 BD/1 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 1320 - Acres: 1.06
505 Oppenheimer Drive 511
$295,000 - 1 BD/1 BA
51-Eastern Area - Active
Sqft: 784 - Acres: 0.05
73 Porcupine Trail
$295,000 - 2 BD/2 BA
50-Jemez - Pending
Sqft: 961 - Acres: 0.75
505 Oppenheimer Drive 311
$278,000 - 2 BD/1 BA
51-Eastern Area - Pending
Sqft: 894 - Acres: 0.05
808 San Diego Loop
$250,000 - 3 BD/3 BA
50-Jemez - Active
Sqft: 1472 - Acres: 1.2
Lots 2 and 3 Hidden Valley Road
$70,000 - 1.16 acres
50-Jemez
Active
