Pajarito is located on the eastern edge of the Jemez Mountains in north central New Mexico.  It is 5 miles west of Los Alamos.  Pajarito is known for Pajarito Mountain, which is made up of approximately 750 acres of land and privately owned by Los Alamos Ski Club.  Pajarito Mountain was developed as a ski area in the late 1950's. The mountain has great views to the east over the Rio Grande Valley towards the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and from the top, to the west over the Valle Grande.  Since it is so close to Los Alamos, residents can enjoy the amenities of Los Alamos and Santa Fe, located nearby.