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Hammel Museum

Socorro, NM Historic Buildings

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

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

City of Socorro Parks

Fields, tennis/

Socorro, NM Parks

Things to do near Socorro, NM

Water Canyon

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

Gadsen Museum

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

Quemado Lake

Trout fishing, 130-acres....

VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory

World's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to dusk. On Plains of San Agustin. Fascinating visitor cen...

Cuchillo Bar/Store Museum

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