Los Alamos National Laboratory

For site specific requirements concerning ES&H, security, site access or quality, refer to the following:

• Exhibit F: High or Moderate Consequence Work, May 2021, Rev 4.1
• LANL Exhibit G: Physical Security Requirements (Example)
• LANL Exhibit H Quality Assurance Requirements (Example)
• POL1201-6 LANL COVID-19 Risk and Exposure Control Measures for On-Site Work Activities

For directions, site access, and accommodations, please refer to the following:

• LANL Badge Office Location and Directions to the Badge Office
• Additional Central Park Bridge Badge Office Location & Directions

• Badge Office Hours  

  • Monday-Friday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Closed 12:00 pm - 1 pm  
    Wednesday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Closed 11:30 am - 1 pm   

• The following documentation must be provided:  

  • US visitors must provide a US passport or birth certificate and a valid driver’s license or government issued photo ID.  

  • Foreign Visitors must provide a photo ID, valid passport, and visa documentation.  

  • If you have an HSPD-12 badge and have been put into the LANL badge reader system within the last year, you do not need to visit the Badge Office.  

  • If you possess a standard federal Q/L cleared HSPD-12 badge that has been issued by DOE, please bring it with you to the badge office along with another form of photo identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.).  You will need to be placed on the LANL badge reader in order to have unescorted access at the training facility. If you do not have a Q/L cleared HSPD-12 badge, or have a standard badge that was issued by a different government agency, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can prepare the required paperwork for badging. Please note that we cannot accept uncleared HSPD-12 badges. The only reciprocal badge that is accepted by LANL is the Q/L cleared HSPD-12. Persons that do not hold a Q/L cleared HSPD-12 will be issued a visitor badge.  

• Technology & Prohibited Items on LANL Site:  

  • At no time are personal laptops allowed to connect to the LANL network.  

  • Cell phones are allowed some places but not others. Ask your host.  

  • ALL Photography on LANL property is prohibited. Please refrain from taking photographs or videos while on the laboratory property. This includes any type of video communication.  

  • The following articles are prohibited and must not be brought on Laboratory property:  

    • Nongovernment-owned firearms.  

    • Any dangerous weapons, explosives, or other dangerous instrument or material likely to cause substantial injury or damage to persons or property. 

    • Alcoholic beverages  

    • Controlled substances (e.g., illegal drugs and associated paraphernalia, but not prescription medicine)

    • Other items prohibited by law 

• Ground Transportation: 

  • Renting a car is highly recommended although other options are available to reach Los Alamos from Albuquerque or Santa Fe.  

  • Car: You can rent a car at both the Albuquerque airport and Santa Fe airport  

  • Rail Service: You can take the train from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and then connect at the Park and Ride for bus service to Los Alamos.  

  • Shuttle Services: Sandia Shuttle Express offers service from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, then connect at the Park and Ride for bus service to Los Alamos. For a schedule or to make a reservation visit their website or call 1-888-775-5696.  

  • Taxi services like Uber and Lift may also be available upon request.  

Site Contacts:

Jeff Moya, CHAMP Project Manager: 505-412-0449 / jeffmoya [at] lanl.gov (jeffmoya[at]lanl[dot]gov)

Ricky Maestas, CHAMP Work Execution Manager: 505-695-6788 / maesta [at] lanl.gov (maesta[at]lanl[dot]gov)

Theresa Berl, CHAMP STR: 505-412-8829 / tkberl [at] lanl.gov (tkberl[at]lanl[dot]gov)

Additional Information:

The above documents may require project specific input from the Participating Site Representative at LANL.