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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

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


Socorro Fat Tire Trails

Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /

Socorro, NM Trails

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

Things to do near Socorro, NM

Lady on the Mountain

Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....

Picacho Hills Country Club

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

Black Range Ranger District

Maps, camping, picnicking, hiking, backpacking....

Western New Mexico University Museum

World's largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery, natural / local history....

Las Cruces Country Club

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