Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year-round.
Cars with low clearance, travel trailers and motor homes discouraged.
Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year-round.
Cars with low clearance, travel trailers and motor homes discouraged.
Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377
Socorro, NM Wildlife AreasQuebradas 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 ToursLate 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 RecreationMining town, fort, other historic buildings....
Penny Park, community-built for all ages - 505-534-0261 Olympic-size swimming pool - 505-388-4640...
Visitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours in October....
Walking trail. Hillsboro Peak is one of several lookouts....
18 holes, putting greens, chipping area. restaurant, daily fees, events....