Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens.
Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens.
Garcia 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 RecreationFamily-owned pecan grower, millions of pounds annually. Country store....
Scenic Drive on US-180 to NM-159 to FR-28 to 141. 4,700 ft. to 9,000 ft. Beautiful in fall....
Artifacts, gift shop, water tanks with murals of spacecraft, astronauts, space-program symbols....
Fields, tennis/basketball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, jogging, Olympic-size pool....
Historic district, small adobes in green, pink, blue. Part of original 1849 townsite. ...