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 TrailsDates to late 1800s....
Hiking, picnicking at moutain-camp ruins. (only guide dogs allowed.) ...
Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....
Minerals, jewelry, gift shop. ...
Artifacts, gift shop, water tanks with murals of spacecraft, astronauts, space-program symbols....