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Socorro, New Mexico

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


Mineralogical Museum

Fossils, more than 9,500

Socorro, NM Museums

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

Things to do near Socorro, NM

Picacho Hills Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

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

Gadsen Museum

Indian / Spanish artifacts, local history, in historic A.J. Fountain home....

Hearst Church

Built with Hearst money in 1898, now museum/art gallery....