LIVING AND WORKING IN LOS ALAMOS
Beyond the science, CTA members live in one of the most striking corners of the country: a small mountain town on the Pajarito Plateau, surrounded by national forest, dark skies, and the high desert of Northern New Mexico.
THE LABORATORY
Summary
Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the largest employers in New Mexico, with roughly 13,000 staff—including about 2,500 research and development staff, 500 postdocs, and 1,600 students.
The Laboratory sits in beautiful Northern New Mexico, about a 40-minute drive northwest of Santa Fe, with outstanding opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast right outside the door.
AROUND LOS ALAMOS & NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
Los Alamos is a short drive from Santa Fe and Taos, with world-class art, food, and year-round recreation. A sample of what is close to home:
