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Los Alamos County (English: "The Poplars" or "Cottonwoods"; Spanish: Condado de Los Álamos) is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,419. [1] The smallest county by area in the state, Los Alamos County was formerly administered exclusively by the U.S. federal government during the Manhattan ...
Los Alamos (Spanish: Los Álamos, meaning The Cottonwoods) 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.
Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a place of ancient village sites, spectacular scenery, diverse wildlife, uncommon high-altitude recreational opportunities, small town friendliness, world-class cultural activities, fascinating history, and world-changing technology development.
Los Alamos County (English: "The Poplars" or "Cottonwoods"; Spanish: Condado de Los Álamos) is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,419. [1] The smallest county by area in the state, Los Alamos County was formerly administered exclusively by the U.S. federal government during the Manhattan ...
Nov 1, 2016 · Atomic City, USA. Los Alamos sits on a hill at more than 7,000ft (2,000 metres) above sea level. The single, steep road to the town winds through picturesque northern New Mexico: arid landscape punctuated with desert plants and native American pueblos, with the Jemez mountains in the background.
We are located on the Pajarito Plateau in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. It is approximately 90 miles north of Albuquerque, 35 miles from Santa Fe, and 55 miles from Taos. At 7,355 feet altitude, Los Alamos is "big pine" country with a mild, four-season climate.
Nestled in the rugged beauty of northern New Mexico, Los Alamos County beckons adventurers with its diverse array of landscapes. From the towering peaks of the Jemez Mountains to the serene waters of the Rio Grande, this region offers a wealth of outdoor exploration opportunities.
