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Socorro, New Mexico

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Quebradas Backcountry Byway

24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas: 1) Go 2 miles north of Socoro on I-25

Socorro, NM Scenic Drives



Langmuir Laboratory

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 Recreation

Things to do near Socorro, NM

Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross Shrine

Reproduction of Michelangelo's Pieta, dedicated in 1875 to establishment of Loretto Academy....

Hillsboro

Historic 1970s mining town....

Datil Well National Recreatoin Site

22 campsites, group shelter, 3 miles hiking trails....

Socorro Fat Tire Trails

Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena / San Mateo mountains to west, to north Sa...

Gila River Management Area, Riparian Area

Many bird species. North of Cliff along confluence of Mogollon Creek and Gila River....