Explore Socorro County
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377
Socorro, NM Wildlife AreasMagdalena Stock Driveway / Shipping Pens
At end of longest "hoof highway" in New Mexico. Used from as far away as Springerville, Arizona; closed when the AT&SF Railroad ceased in 1971
Magdalena, NM Pioneer HistoryVLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory
World's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30
Magdalena, NM ObservatoriesBox Car Museum
Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930
Magdalena, NM MuseumsHistoric 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