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Socorro, New Mexico

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

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

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377

Socorro, NM Wildlife Areas



Things to do near Socorro, NM

Gadsen Museum

Indian / Spanish artifacts, local history, in historic A.J. Fountain home....

Box Car Museum

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

Winding Roadside Picnic Grounds

Oasislike picnic area overlooks Elephant Butte Lake...

Percha Valley Bank Museum

Mining artifacts, antiques....

Silver City Community Parks

Penny Park, community-built for all ages - 505-534-0261 Olympic-size swimming pool - 505-388-4640...