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Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377

Socorro, NM Wildlife Areas

Trinity Site

Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945

Socorro, NM One Of A Kinds

Quebradas Backcountry Byway

24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas: 1) Go 2 miles north of Socoro on I-25

Socorro, NM Scenic Drives

Langmuir Laboratory

Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year-round.

Socorro, NM Recreation


Things to do near Socorro, NM

Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross Shrine

Reproduction of Michelangelo's Pieta, dedicated in 1875 to establishment of Loretto Academy....

Water Canyon

Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....

Box Car Museum

Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930....

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

47-acre farm, antique-equipment displays, livestock raised as New Mexicans did centuries ago, 300 years of New Mexican agricu...

Pueblo Park to Luna Mountain

Scenic drive on US-180 to FR-28 to FR-209 and back to US-180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4x4 Recommended...