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Total employees: 13,137
Triad National Security, LLC: 9,397
Centerra Group, LLC Los Alamos (Guard Force): 281
Compa, Staff and support contractors: 478
Students: 1,323
Unionized craft workers: 1,160
Post doctoral researchers: 498
Located 35 miles northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on 34.7 square miles of DOE-owned property.
1,280 individual facilities, including 47 technical areas with 9 million square feet under roof.
Replacement value of $14.2 billion
FY17:
63% Weapons programs
10% Nonproliferation programs
4% Safeguards and Security
7% Environmental Management
4% DOE Office of Science
3% Energy and other programs
9% Work for Others
Triad and students only
35% of employees live in Los Alamos, the remainder commute from Santa Fe, Española, Taos and Albuquerque.
Average Age: 43
65% male, 35% female
45% minorities
67% university degrees
27% hold undergraduate degrees
19% hold master’s degrees
21% have earned a PhD
145 R&D100 awards
34 E.O. Lawrence Awards
9 Presidential Early Career Awards
3 Glenn Seaborg Medals
Edward Teller Medal
Nobel Prize in Physics, Frederick Reines
Albuquerque to Los Alamos, NM
98 miles; 1 hr, 51 min.
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As of Aug. 18, 2020
Give thanks for a month of fun events.
Give thanks for a month of fun events. - 11/7/17
In other news
STEM conference, environmental technician training, and more. - 11/7/17
Community leaders pay tribute to outgoing Laboratory director
Charlie McMillan retires at the end of December. - 11/7/17
“Painting” nature one frame at a time
Douglas Coombs’ love of the outdoors led to a passion for landscape and wildlife photography. - 11/7/17
Curiosity’s ChemCam zaps a half million Martian rocks
Lab-developed instrument aboard Mars rover passes milestone. - 11/7/17
Food drive makes the holidays brighter for local families
Donate today with food or gift cards. - 11/7/17
Scientists “speed date” with small businesses
Manufacturing companies get an introduction to the New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program. - 11/7/17
Mentoring Café gives middle schoolers taste of science
Santa Fe Indian School students learn from Lab researchers. - 11/7/17
Fall into a month of fun events.
Fall into a month of fun events. - 10/2/17
In other news
Nonprofit grants, Questa investment, and more. - 10/2/17
Native American Venture Acceleration Fund open for proposals
Grants of up to $20,000 are available to tribally owned companies. - 10/2/17
Interpreting traditional retablos in a fun and whimsical way
Vincent Campos creates art inspired by Catholic iconography but with a distinctly modern approach. - 10/2/17
High-resolution scan shows inside of Bisti Beast skull
Researchers learn more about the fossil skull of a 74-million-year-old tyrannosauroid dinosaur. - 10/2/17
Record-breaking Back to School Drive helps area youth
Laboratory employees and partners donate backpacks and supplies to local children. - 10/2/17
Lab’s Math and Science Academy partners with Pojoaque Valley School District
New Mexico Highlands University will also collaborate on the teacher education program. - 10/2/17
Summit highlights the region’s potential for economic growth
Members of Congress Luján and Lujan Grisham emphasize the strengths of Northern New Mexico. - 10/2/17
Fall into a month of fun events.
Fall into a month of fun events. - 9/5/17
In other news
Robots, scholarships, and more. - 9/5/17
Supporting the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
Wreaths Across America program honors our veterans. - 9/5/17
Engineering solutions to national security challenges
Laboratory employee Tana Cardenas is essential to the mission. - 9/5/17
Students blend computer-generated images into the real world to win award
Augmented reality project shows potential for nuclear work. - 9/5/17
Middle schoolers prepare for statewide Electric Car Challenge
Students learn STEM concepts while building and racing model cars. - 9/5/17
¡Arriba! internship program connects local businesses with young talent
Students develop professional skills in 16 weeks. - 9/5/17
Laboratory Volunteers Help Build Hope in Taos
Two teams work on constructing a Habitat for Humanity house. - 9/5/17
August events to round out your summer.
August events to round out your summer. - 8/3/17
In other news
Subcontractors, ScienceFest, and more. - 8/3/17
Be curious about the world around you
Explore Northern New Mexico and all that it has to offer. - 8/3/17
Lab employee crowned Queen of the Española Fiesta
Monique Vigil works to preserve culture and history of the Valley. - 8/3/17
Protecting surface water in Los Alamos County
Continued monitoring of water shows no risk to human health. - 8/3/17
Back to School Drive is underway through August 7
Help students get the school shoes and supplies they need. - 8/3/17
New course at UNM-LA aimed at retirees
One-week course focuses on teaching fractions and rational numbers. - 8/3/17
Santa Fe company partners with Lab to grow business
Wildflower International has supported the federal government for 25+ years. - 8/3/17
Festive events for the month of July.
Festive events for the month of July. - 7/1/17
In other news
"Dream Big" film plays at ScienceFest—and more. - 7/1/17
Follow us on Facebook
Learn about partnerships, events, and more via social media. - 7/1/17
Lab employee doubles as salsa student, teacher, and performer
Dancing is an outlet for Darrin Visarraga. - 7/1/17
Monitoring provides a bird’s eye view of avian populations
Biologists work to document Los Alamos’s feathered friends. - 7/1/17
Nonprofit heals veterans
Healing America’s Heroes also looking for volunteers and donations. - 7/1/17
Young women attend summer physics camp in Pojoaque
Two-week course focuses on understanding the world around us. - 7/1/17
Community leaders discuss future of Northern New Mexico
Rio Arriba Leadership Summit highlights education and workforce development issues. - 7/1/17
Slip into summer with these events.
Slip into summer with these events. - 6/1/17
In other news
And the award for National Small Business Program Manager of the Year goes to... - 6/1/17
Celebrating summer and school partnerships
Another school year is in the books—and with it, many successful collaborations between the Lab and area schools. - 6/1/17
Lab employee dominates local trail running
Erica Larson Baron wins Jemez Mountain Trail Run 50K. - 6/1/17
Keeping Los Alamos safe, secure, and environmentally responsible
The Environmental Management System sets guidelines. - 6/1/17
Local, free program teaches adults to read
Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program also seeking volunteers. - 6/1/17
An educator’s success story
Yanira Vasquez envisions education beyond the classroom. - 6/1/17
Six local businesses awarded funds to boost growth
Venture Acceleration Fund benefits companies in Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, and San Miguel counties. - 6/1/17
San Ildefonso and Taos Day Schools teachers complete learning journey
Graduates of Laboratory Math and Science Academy take skills into classrooms. - 5/8/17
May activities to keep you running.
May activities to keep you running. - 5/8/17
In other news
Future City, supercomputing, and motorcycle safety in the news. - 5/8/17
Celebrate the earth
Environmental stewardship is central to the Laboratory mission. - 5/8/17
Showcasing talented Laboratory employees
Edward Jacquez grew from a street racer to a mentor. - 5/8/17
Astrophysicist connects with local kids
Lab volunteer shares her “pure joy of learning.” - 5/8/17
Training brings diverse leaders together
First class of Northern Heritage Leadership Institute builds community. - 5/8/17
Peñasco senior receives top scholarship to attend college
Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund gifts more than $660K to 111 area students. - 5/8/17
April events to put a spring in your step.
April events to put a spring in your step. - 4/11/17
In other news
Robots take over Northern New Mexico College—and more. - 4/11/17
Apply today to partner with the Math and Science Academy
Deadline for letters of interest is April 15. - 4/11/17
Toy collection earns employee a world record
Suazo-Martinez’s Slinky obsession started at age 14. - 4/11/17
Lab’s economic impact benefits Northern New Mexico
New businesses are developed, existing companies are strengthened. - 4/11/17
Los Alamos’ endangered animals
Scientists keep tabs on five species. - 4/11/17
Court-appointed special advocates support area youth
Become a CASA First volunteer to better a child’s life. - 4/11/17
Developing diversity in information technology
Everyone Does IT event focuses on girls. - 4/11/17
Sweet events for the month of February.
Sweet events for the month of February. - 2/1/17
In other news
One museum to see before you die—and more. - 2/1/17
Welcome, new tribal governors
The new year brings a change in leadership to area pueblos. - 2/1/17
Bruce Lee inspires Lab employee to learn martial arts
Lawrence Garcia shares love of Jeet Kune Do across the region—and beyond. - 2/1/17
Laboratory development considers environmental impacts
Proposed projects are reviewed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. - 2/1/17
$2.5 million approved for Community Commitment Plan
LANS funds support community giving, economic development, education. - 2/1/17
Lab’s Math and Science Academy seeks partnership school
Math Teacher Leader Network also in the works. - 2/1/17
New leadership training underway
Nearly 50 enrolled in Northern Heritage Leadership Institute. - 2/1/17
Kick off the New Year at these events.
Kick off the New Year at these events. - 1/3/17
In other news
Scholarships and STEM. - 1/3/17
A look back at 2016
Thanks to all who made it a year to remember. - 1/3/17
Rescue mutt becomes Lab’s first assistance dog
Border collie mix Houdini helps Lab employee manage pain. - 1/3/17
Cultural Resources on the Pajarito Plateau
Laboratory archaeologists protect and preserve sites for future generations. - 1/3/17
Leaders from area colleges discuss STEM education
Presidents’ roundtable considers the future of higher education in Northern New Mexico. - 1/3/17
Giving drives and campaigns have an impact
Together, community partners made a difference in 2016. - 1/3/17
Northern New Mexico selected for TechHire Initiative
More than 500 students to be trained for tech jobs by 2020. - 1/3/17
