Los Alamos is a census-designated location within Los Alamos County, New Mexico. Located on the Pajarito Plateau on the eastern slopes of the Jemez Mountains, the town sits atop four small hills of the Pajarito Plateau and had a population of 13,179 in 2020. It serves as the county's administrative center and one of two population centers within Los Alamos County; the other being White Rock.
Pajarito Mountain Ski Resort is located on the north slope of Mount Pajarito, one of the Jemez Mountains in north-central New Mexico, west of Los Alamos. Pajarito offers skiing in the winter and a downhill mountain bike park with a cable car in the summer, along with a mountain cafe overlooking the valley. Pajarito is one of the most unspoiled ski resorts in New Mexico.
Nestled in a canyon with breathtaking views of the Jemez Mountains, the Los Alamos Nature Center is the perfect starting point for exploring the majestic Pajarito Plateau. This outstanding facility features engaging interactive exhibits that allow visitors to reflect and have fun while learning about the natural history of northern New Mexico.
Since 1997, the Art Center at Fuller Lodge has hosted a variety of events, exhibitions, and programs by diverse artists. Each year, they welcome artists from across New Mexico to curated and highly regarded exhibitions in the main gallery and entrance area.
The Tsankawi Prehistoric Site is a separate part of the Bandelier National Monument near White Rock, New Mexico. A 1.5-mile (approximately 2.4 km) loop trail allows visitors to explore numerous unexcavated ruins, caves carved into soft volcanic rock, rock carvings, and the ancient Pueblo village of Tsankawi.
