Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos is a community of 13,317 people in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
Why visit Los Alamos
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 39 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Barranca Mesa, Guaje Mountain, Bradbury Science Museum and Los Alamos History Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Los Alamos
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Los Alamos
Los Alamos (Spanish: Los Álamos, meaning 'The Poplars') is a census-designated place in Los Alamos County, New Mexico, United States, that is recognized as one of the development and creation places of the atomic bomb—the primary objective of the Manhattan Project by Los Alamos National Laboratory during World War II. The town is on four mesas of the Pajarito Plateau, and had a population of about 13,200 as of 2020. It is the county seat and one of two population centers in Los Alamos County; the other is White Rock.
From the Wikipedia article Los Alamos, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Los Alamos Little Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
1670 Nectar Street, Los Alamos
Museums and landmarks28
Bradbury Science Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
Museum at the Los Alamos National Laboratory
1350 Central Avenue, Los Alamos
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Los Alamos History Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
1050 Bathtub Row, Los Alamos
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off
Grant Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historical wagon road and trail in New Mexico
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Research laboratory initially involved in the design of nuclear weapons
Los Alamos United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic post office in New Mexico, USA
Bayo Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Los Alamos Nature Center
Museum · 1.1 mi
2006 Canyon Road, Los Alamos
Mo 10:00-16:00; Tu 10:00-20:00; We 10:00-16:00; Th off; Fr-Sa...
Los Alamos Historical Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
Museum in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Oppenheimer House
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
1967 Peach Street, Los Alamos
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Los Alamos Skating Rink
Sports field and stadium · 2.2 mi
4475 West Road, Los Alamos
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes39
Origami
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.0 mi
182 Central Park Square, Los Alamos
Tu-Sa 11:00-12:45,17:00-19:30, Sa 17:00-19:30
Beef and Leaf Cafe
Restaurant · American, Seafood, Fine Dining, Beer & Wine, Bistro, Shop Local · 1.7 mi
Locally sourced ingredients, craft cocktails, and a gorgeous, cozy patio. Hand-crafted comfort food that changes with the season. Serves...
3801 Arkansas Avenue, Los Alamos
Blue Window Bistro
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
1789 Central Avenue, Los Alamos
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30, 17:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Sa 17:00-21:00
Boese Bros Los Alamos
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
145 Central Park Square, Los Alamos
Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Film Festival
Cafe · 1.7 mi
Ecelectic video store + coffee shop + coin laundry laundromat
3801 Arkansas avenue
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Morning Glory
Restaurant · Burrito, Sandwich, Eggs, Donut, Salad · 1.7 mi
1377 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos
Wolf and Mermaid Enchanted Cafe
Cafe · 1.0 mi
181 Central Park Square, Los Alamos
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa 07:30-17:00; Su 07:30-16:00
Chili Works
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1745 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos
Tu-Fr 06:00-13:00; Sa 07:00-11:00
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
163 Central Park Square, Los Alamos
Mo-We 14:00-22:00; Th 14:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Ruby K's Bagel Cafe
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Smoothie, Bagel · 1.1 mi
1789 Central Avenue, Los Alamos
27 more on the map.
History
The ruins of Puebloan settlements, such as those in nearby Bandelier National Monument and Tsankawi, and numerous other sites such as cliff dwellings indicate that the area has been inhabited during various eras since around 1150 AD. The first settlers on the plateau are thought to be Keres-speaking Native Americans around the 10th century. Around 1300, Tewa settlers immigrated from the Four Corners Region and built large cities but were driven out within 50 years by Navajo and Apache raids and by drought.
In the late 19th century, homesteaders used the land for ranching. About 1899, a road had been blasted up one of the canyons onto the Pajarito Plateau from Buckman (on the narrow-gauge Chili Line railroad) for the harvesting of timber, which in turn made the Plateau more accessible. Homesteaders built simple log cabins that they lived in only during warm weather to feed livestock. Many of the homesteaders later moved down to the warmer Rio Grande Valley. In 1917, homesteader Harold H. Brook sold part of his land and buildings to Ashley Pond II, a businessman from Detroit who founded the Los Alamos Ranch School. The area was used to teach young men basic ranching and other outdoor survival skills.
From the History section of Los Alamos, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship18
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
3700 Canyon Road, Los Alamos
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.0 mi
2390 North Road, Los Alamos
Christian Church of Los Alamos
Church · Nondenominational · 0.8 mi
92 East Road, Los Alamos
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.0 mi
4542 45th Street, Los Alamos
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 1.1 mi
1319 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos
Trinity on the Hill Parish
Church · Anglican · 1.7 mi
3900 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos
Shopping12
Bradbury Science Museum Gift Shop
Shop · 1.0 mi
1350 Central Avenue, Los Alamos
Los Alamos Home Improvement - Ace Hardware
Hardware store · 1.0 mi
232 DP Road, Los Alamos
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries18
University of New Mexico Los Alamos
School · 1.8 mi
4000 University Drive, Los Alamos
Los Alamos High School
School · 1.7 mi
1300 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
School · 0.7 mi
57 Loma del Escolar Street, Los Alamos
Healthcare11
Christus St. Vincent Los Alamos
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
2237 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos
Eye Associates of New Mexico
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
1623 Central Avenue, Los Alamos
Occupational Medical Facility
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
Pajarito Road, Los Alamos
The Endoscopy Center of Los Alamos
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1911 Central Avenue, Los Alamos
Map of Los Alamos
181 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 20°F | 0.9 in | 9.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 0.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 30°F | 1.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 35°F | 0.9 in | 3.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 1.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 54°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 57°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 49°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 38°F | 1.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 28°F | 0.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 21°F | 0.9 in | 8.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Los Alamos (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Alamos County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2022-05-04: Wildfires, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Mudflows, And Debris Flows (Fire)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-24: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-11-23: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Los Alamos Airport (LAM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- White Rock 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- San Ildefonso Pueblo 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- El Rancho 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Santa Clara Pueblo 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- La Mesilla 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Española 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- San Jose 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Pojoaque 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Rio Rancho 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Los Alamos, Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BradburyScienceMuseum, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Los Alamos Post Office, MRobison, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grant Road, historic wagon trail, New Mexico, National Register of Historic Places - US National Park System, CC0
- Los Alamos aerial view, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Attribution
- Bayo Canyon Trail, Los Alamos, New Mexico, US, Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Los Alamos Historical Museum, Marcin Wichary, CC BY 2.0
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