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
Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377
Socorro, NM Wildlife AreasGarcia 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 RecreationFishing, primitive camping....
Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking....
Site of March 9, 1916, Villa raid on U.S. Camp Furlong site. Botanical Garden, visitors center, 61 campsites....
Trout fishing, 130-acres....
Pottery collection in Da-Whe Room (including Mimbres), Sierra County history in Wilson, Ralph Edwards, Heritage, Apache rooms...