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Visitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours in October.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Trinity Site

Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945

Socorro, NM One Of A Kinds



Langmuir Laboratory

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 Recreation

Things to do near Socorro, NM

Escondida Lake Park

Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities....

Historic Walking Tour

16 Buildings on State Historic Registry, 4 on National Registry of Historic Places, including post office, St. Anne's Catholi...

Western New Mexico University Museum

World's largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery, natural / local history....

Historic Buildings

Bank, commercial building, store, house, hotel and more. ...