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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.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Historic Walking Tour

Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598

Socorro, NM Tours


Quebradas Backcountry Byway

24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas: 1) Go 2 miles north of Socoro on I-25

Socorro, NM Scenic Drives


Things to do near Socorro, NM

Nutcracker Suite Pecan Farms

Antique car collection, Sat. BBQ, covered-wagon rides, gift / candy shop. Shelling-plant tours available....

Mogollon

Mining / ghost town....

Lake Valley Backcountry Byway

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

Quemado Lake is a beautiful trout and muskie fishing lake in Catron County-western New Mexico. There are camping opportunitie...