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.
Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598
Socorro, NM Tours24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas: 1) Go 2 miles north of Socoro on I-25
Socorro, NM Scenic DrivesAntique car collection, Sat. BBQ, covered-wagon rides, gift / candy shop. Shelling-plant tours available....
Campsites....
Mining / ghost town....
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...
Quemado Lake is a beautiful trout and muskie fishing lake in Catron County-western New Mexico. There are camping opportunitie...