Socorro, New Mexico
Trinity Site
Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945....
Trinity Site
Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /
Socorro, NM TrailsGarcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598
Socorro, NM Tours24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas: 1) Go 2 miles north of Socoro...
Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....
18 holes, putting greens, chipping area. restaurant, daily fees, events....
Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945....
Self-guided tour of desert flora, geological formations, archaeology, 1.5-mile hiking trail....