Socorro County, NM

Lady on the Mountain

Magdalena, NM Natural Attractions

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

Magdalena, NM Wildlife Areas

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

Socorro Fat Tire Trails

Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /

Socorro, NM Trails

Springtime Picnic Area

In Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255

Magdalena, NM Recreation

Cibola National Forest Magdalena Ranger District

Maps for hiking/

Magdalena, NM Hiking

Hammel Museum

Socorro, NM Historic Buildings

Bear Trap Canyon Campgrounds

Magdalena, NM Camping

Ladd 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 Areas

Historic Buildings

Magdalena, NM Historic Downtowns

Quebradas Backcountry Byway

24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas: 1) Go 2 miles north of Socoro on I-25

Socorro, NM Scenic Drives

Box Car Museum

Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930

Magdalena, NM Museums