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Mineralogical Museum

Fossils, more than 9,500

Socorro, NM Museums

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

Escondida Lake Park

Socorro, NM Recreation

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

Socorro Fat Tire Trails

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

Socorro, NM Trails

Things to do near Socorro, NM

Burn Lake

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Rio Mimbres Golf Course

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Escondida Lake Park

Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities....

War Eagles Air Museum

WWII warbirds, Korean War jet fighters, antique automobiles....

Pueblo Park to Luna Mountain

Scenic drive on US-180 to FR-28 to FR-209 and back to US-180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4x4 Recommended...