Socorro, New Mexico
San Lorenzo Canyon
Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking....
San Lorenzo CanyonWater Canyon
Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....
Water Canyon
Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /
Socorro, NM TrailsGarcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598
Socorro, NM ToursFields, tennis/basketball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, jogging, Olympic-size pool....
Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377 identified species. Year-round birding, auto tour, hiking. ...
Fishing, primitive camping....
Scenic drive on US-180 to FR-28 to FR-209 and back to US-180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4x4 Recommended...
1863 U.S. Infantry post, once housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers' quarters still in use....