Address: 13 miles west of Socorro off NM-60 and Water Canyon Rd.
Phone: 505-854-2292
Come visit us in Socorro, New Mexico
Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /
Socorro, NM TrailsLate 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 ToursNatural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....
Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use....
Monolith resembles praying nun....
Seven total. Bath houses, indoor tubs, saunas....
Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....