Magdalena, New Mexico
Springtime Picnic Area
In Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255...
Springtime Picnic Area
At end of longest "hoof highway" in New Mexico. Used from as far away as Springerville, Arizona; closed when the AT&SF Railroad ceased in 1971
Magdalena, NM Pioneer HistoryWorld's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30
Magdalena, NM ObservatoriesLocal history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930
Magdalena, NM MuseumsMinerals, jewelry, gift shop. ...
Dates to late 1800s....
Pioneer artifacts, furnishings in Black Range cabin....
Artist co-op, area Southwest arts/crafts...
24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas: 1) Go 2 miles north of Socoro...