Socorro, New Mexico
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
Visitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours in October....
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377
Socorro, NM Wildlife AreasLate 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 RecreationScenic drive on US-180 to FR-28 to FR-209 and back to US-180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4x4 Recommended...
Southwest archaeology, history exhibits. ...
Mining / ghost town....
Historic church....