Socorro, New Mexico
San Lorenzo Canyon
Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking....
San Lorenzo CanyonWater Canyon
Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....
Water Canyon
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 RecreationGhost town. Staff available to answer questions daily....
Rural approach to history, Southern Pacific Railroad depot....
Historic district, small adobes in green, pink, blue. Part of original 1849 townsite. ...
44 miles north of Silver City via NM-15, 1/2 mile from Gila River Forks, near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute ...
Through TorC, Caballo, Hillsboro, Kingston, Black Range Mountains, San Lorenzo - or TorC, Elephant Butte, Cuchillo, Winston-C...