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Holiday Inn Express Hotels

1100 North California Street
Socorro NM 87801
Ph: (505)838-0556
Fax: (505)838-0598
www.ichotelsgroup.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

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

Columbus Historical Society Museum

Rural approach to history, Southern Pacific Railroad depot....

Gila River Management Area, Riparian Area

Many bird species. North of Cliff along confluence of Mogollon Creek and Gila River....

Winston

Ghost town....

Quemado Lake

Trout fishing, 130-acres....

Water Canyon

Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....