Explore Socorro County
Magdalena Stock Driveway / Shipping Pens
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 HistorySpringtime Picnic Area
In Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255
Magdalena, NM RecreationHistoric 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 ToursLadd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex
Bernardo Unit. State waterfowl area, crops grown for birds. Wildlife viewing, sighing / hunting in season. 1600 acres along Rio Grande. La Joya Unit. 3550
Bernardo, NM Wildlife AreasBox Car Museum
Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930
Magdalena, NM Museums