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Socorro, New Mexico

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Mineralogical Museum

Fossils, more than 9,500

Socorro, NM Museums

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

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377

Socorro, NM Wildlife Areas


Things to do near Socorro, NM

Pueblo Park to Luna Mountain

Scenic drive on US-180 to FR-28 to FR-209 and back to US-180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4x4 Recommended...

Three Crosses

Commemorates 1830 group of travelers killed by Indians and from which Las Cruces derives its name....

Lake Valley Backcountry Byway

Begin at Caballo, 16 miles south of TorC on I-25, go 17 miles west on NM-152 to Hillsboro, drive 31 miles south on NM-27 to N...

Historical Museum of Lawmen

Law enforcement memorabilia, dates to turn of 20th century. Sheriff's Department....

Mineralogical Museum

Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens. ...