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Socorro, New Mexico

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Mineralogical Museum

Fossils, more than 9,500

Socorro, NM Museums

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


Historic Walking Tour

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

Things to do near Socorro, NM

Las Cruces Museum of Natural History

Southwest, emphasis on Chihuahuan Desert....

The Catwalk

Steep Trail over suspended bridges through whitewater canyon, handicapped accessible. Grand Reopening May 29...

Deming Luna Mimbres Museum

Frontier military history and Mimbres exhibits, gems, minerals, geodes. Mimbres pottery room....

Snow Flake

72-acre lake in Gila National Forest. Fishing, handicap access ramp, camping nearby. ...