Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens.
Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens.
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 RecreationQuebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /
Socorro, NM TrailsGarcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598
Socorro, NM ToursMigratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377
Socorro, NM Wildlife AreasGarcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-192...
Monolith resembles praying nun....
Fishing, picnicking, campsites, showers....
World's largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery, natural / local history....
Downtown picnicking on banks of Rio Grande....