Socorro, New Mexico
Trinity Site
Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945....
Trinity Site
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 RecreationGarcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598
Socorro, NM ToursWorld's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to dusk. On Plains of San Agustin. Fascinating visitor cen...
Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities....
In San Mateo Mountains....
Former brewery on National Historic Register. ...
Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930....