Socorro, New Mexico
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
Visitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours in October....
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /
Socorro, NM TrailsGarcia 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 RecreationBegin 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...
Indian / Spanish artifacts, local history, in historic A.J. Fountain home....
Dates to late 1800s....
Gourmet dinners, Fri-Sun. 120 shows annually....
22 campsites, group shelter, 3 miles hiking trails....