Socorro, New Mexico
Trinity Site
Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945....
Trinity Site
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 RecreationQuebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /
Socorro, NM Trails16 Buildings on State Historic Registry, 4 on National Registry of Historic Places, including post office, St. Anne's Catholi...
Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking....
Penny Park, community-built for all ages - 505-534-0261 Olympic-size swimming pool - 505-388-4640...
Rural approach to history, Southern Pacific Railroad depot....
Ghost town. Staff available to answer questions daily....