Socorro, New Mexico
Trinity Site
Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945....
Trinity Site
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 Recreation16 Buildings on State Historic Registry, 4 on National Registry of Historic Places, including post office, St. Anne's Catholi...
Visitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours in October....
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Historic church....
Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-192...