Socorro, New Mexico
Mineralogical Museum
Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens. ...
Mineralogical Museum
Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598
Socorro, NM ToursLate 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 TrailsHistoric Mining Town....
Oasislike picnic area overlooks Elephant Butte Lake...
Fishing pond, picnicking. Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep nearby. ...
Walking trail. Hillsboro Peak is one of several lookouts....