category : Natural Attractions
Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking.

Phone: 505-835-0424

Come visit us in Socorro, New Mexico

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Trinity Site

Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945

Socorro, NM One Of A Kinds

New Mexico Tech Golf Course

Socorro, NM Golf Courses

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

Socorro, NM Wildlife Refuges

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

Historic Walking Tour

Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598

Socorro, NM Tours

Things to do Natural Attractions near Socorro, NM

Water Canyon

Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....

San Lorenzo Canyon

Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking....

Lady on the Mountain

Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....

City of Rocks State Park

Rocks form centuries-old volcanic-ash flow, some 50-feet high. Visitor center, botanical garden, campsites, handicapped-acces...

Faywood Hot Springs

Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use....