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Socorro, New Mexico

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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



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

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377

Socorro, NM Wildlife Areas

Things to do near Socorro, NM

City of Socorro Parks

Fields, tennis/basketball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, jogging, Olympic-size pool....

Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex

Bernardo Unit. State waterfowl area, crops grown for birds. Wildlife viewing, sighing / hunting in season. 1600 acres along R...

Oasis Golf Resort

Course Access: ResortHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

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

Ralph Edwards Riverside Park

Downtown picnicking on banks of Rio Grande....