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Introduction to Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, New Mexico, in Los Alamos county, is 25 miles NW of Santa Fe, New Mexico and 58 miles N of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The town is in the Santa Fe area. There are 11,909 residents in Los Alamos.
Los Alamos History
Los Alamos derives its name from the Spanish for “the cottonwoods.” It was the site for the Manhattan Project, which was headed by J. Robert Oppenheimer to produce the first atomic bomb. The town is the county seat of Los Alamos County, which was founded in 1949.
Los Alamos and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Los Alamos
Los Alamos offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including ski resorts in the Pajarito Mountains and the Bradbury Science Museum. The Los Alamos County Historical Museum displays a number of artifacts and memorabilia related to the city’s history. The Los Alamos County Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golfers.
Los Alamos Transportation
Albuquerque International is the nearest major airport.
Los Alamos Higher Education
The University Of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby institutes include the University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus, the Albuquerque Technical and Vocational Institute and the University of New Mexico.
Los Alamos strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Los Alamos to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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