Socorro, New Mexico
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377 identified species. Year-round birding, auto tour, hiking. ...
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
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...
Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hik...
Fishing, picnicking, campsites, showers....
Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....
Scenic Drive on US-180 to NM-159 to FR-28 to 141. 4,700 ft. to 9,000 ft. Beautiful in fall....