Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens.
Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens.
Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598
Socorro, NM ToursMigratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377
Socorro, NM Wildlife AreasLate 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 RecreationCourse Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Historic church....
Commemorates 1830 group of travelers killed by Indians and from which Las Cruces derives its name....
Reproduction of Michelangelo's Pieta, dedicated in 1875 to establishment of Loretto Academy....
New Mexico's only 24-hour crossing in award-winning building, 2 museums related to the Pancho Villa Raid....