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 RecreationMigratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377
Socorro, NM Wildlife AreasQuebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /
Socorro, NM TrailsVisitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours in October....
In Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255...
Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hik...
Frontier military history and Mimbres exhibits, gems, minerals, geodes. Mimbres pottery room....
Ghost town. Staff available to answer questions daily....