You ll drive through a residential neighborhood to get there. You ll see exhibits outlining the history of the atomic bomb, born here in 1945. Open daily, admission free. Los Alamos also has one of New Mexico s few outdoor ice-skating rinks , open daily during the coldest winter months for a small admission fee. The rink is in a canyon off West Road, near downtown.
Rental skates are available.
Richard Mahler is author of New Mexico s Best and several other books. A journalist and photographer as well, he specializes in travel writing, among other subjects. He has contributed to National Public Radio since 1973 and to the Los Angeles Times since 1979. He has written thousands of articles for more than 100 magazines and newspapers, including The New Mexican, New Mexico magazine, and Santa Fean magazine. A longtime resident of New Mexico, he lives in Santa Fe.