Los Alamos, New Mexico

Los Alamos is a small city of some 12,000 people (2011 estimate) located in Los Alamos County in central northern New Mexico. It covers 10.9 sq mi (28.1 sq km) and is situated 7,320 ft (2,231 m) above sea level on four mesas of the Pajarito Plateau, between White Rock Canyon and Valles Caldera.

Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Evidence of human habitation in the Los Alamos area goes back to prehistoric times, with groups speaking the Keres settling in the area in the 10th century, while Tewa-speaking people arrived in the 14th century.

Most of modern Los Alamos date to the early 20th century. The town name Los Alamos, which means "cottonwood", is believed to be first used by the Los Alamos Ranch School, established in 1917, after the cottonwood trees in the area.

Visiting Los Alamos

New Mexico State Route 501 connects Los Alamos with the rest of the country. If you're coming from Santa Fe, take US Highway 285

Places of Interest in Los Alamos

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