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Visitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours in October.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Socorro Fat Tire Trails

Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /

Socorro, NM Trails


Things to do near Socorro, NM

Western New Mexico University Museum

World's largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery, natural / local history....

San Lorenzo Canyon

Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking....

Spring Canyon Park

Year-round Wildlife viewing, including Persian ibex....

Truth Or Consequences Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Las Cruces Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...