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Discover Los Alamos
Los Alamos and neighboring White Rock (both part of Los Alamos County) are recognized as two of the “Happiest Small Towns in America.” These attributes, combined with our stunning vistas, Los Alamos is certainly a one-of-a-kind place to live.
Learn more about housing & real estate, community demographics, services, and more highlights of living in Los Alamos and neighboring White Rock.
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Los Alamos' predominant employer, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), is one of the largest science and technology institutions in the world. It conducts multidisciplinary research in fields such as national security, space exploration, nuclear fusion, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and supercomputing, and has led to several local technology startups and other employers choosing to make Los Alamos their home base.
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Nature is our playground in Los Alamos, with plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities, sunny days and a mild high desert climate. A family-friendly community, we have excellent community resources and events, from Pajarito Ski Mountain, an Olympic-sized indoor pool and Aquatic Center, County Golf Course, to annual events like the Fair & Rodeo, downtown parades, ScienceFest, and an eclectic mix of local, family-owned restaurants.
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Accolades
FOR LOS ALAMOS
America’s Healthiest Communities: #1
- 2020, 2021 & 2022: U.S. News & World Report
Best Place to Live in New Mexico: #1 Los Alamos, #2 White Rock
- 2022, Niche.com
Top 10 Most Livable U.S. Small Towns: #2 Los Alamos, #8 White Rock
– 2022, AARP
Best School District in New Mexico: #1 LAPS
- 2022, Niche.com
Safest City in New Mexico: #1
- 2020, National Council for Home Safety and Security
25 Best Counties to Live in: #3 Los Alamos
- 2019, USA Today
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