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
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 ToursDowntown picnicking on banks of Rio Grande....
Begin at Caballo, 16 miles south of TorC on I-25, go 17 miles west on NM-152 to Hillsboro, drive 31 miles south on NM-27 to N...
Self-guided tour of desert flora, geological formations, archaeology, 1.5-mile hiking trail....
Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....
Rocks form centuries-old volcanic-ash flow, some 50-feet high. Visitor center, botanical garden, campsites, handicapped-acces...