Socorro, New Mexico
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....
Historic Walking Tour
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 DrivesLate 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 RecreationPronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....
Maps at visitor center....
Quemado Lake is a beautiful trout and muskie fishing lake in Catron County-western New Mexico. There are camping opportunitie...
Ghost Town....
Oasislike picnic area overlooks Elephant Butte Lake...