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 DrivesGarcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598
Socorro, NM ToursGym Peak at 7,106 feet, Florida Peak at 7,295 feet. Seasonal quail / ibex hunts, by permit, applications due early April. 15 ...
Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....
Built with Hearst money in 1898, now museum/art gallery....
Monolith resembles praying nun....
44 miles north of Silver City via NM-15, 1/2 mile from Gila River Forks, near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute ...