Socorro, New Mexico
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....
Historic Walking Tour
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 DrivesMigratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377
Socorro, NM Wildlife AreasLaw enforcement memorabilia, dates to turn of 20th century. Sheriff's Department....
Site of March 9, 1916, Villa raid on U.S. Camp Furlong site. Botanical Garden, visitors center, 61 campsites....
Regional History, mining exhibits, Victorian furnishings, Indian artifacts....
Ghost town....