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Socorro, New Mexico

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Walking Tour

Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598

Socorro, NM Tours


Trinity Site

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

Socorro, NM One Of A Kinds


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

Historical Museum of Lawmen

Law enforcement memorabilia, dates to turn of 20th century. Sheriff's Department....

Lady on the Mountain

Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....

Elephant Butte State Park Camping

Available at Elephant Butte State Park are camping facilities for the self-contained camper, and the camper needing electrici...

White Sands Missle Range Museum

Highlights orgin of U.S. missle / space activity, Atomic Age. Inform guard you are going to visit museum or Missle Park....