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Visitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours in October.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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


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


Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377

Socorro, NM Wildlife Areas

Things to do near Socorro, NM

Lady on the Mountain

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

Glenwood State Trout Hatchery

Fishing pond, picnicking. Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep nearby. ...

Southwestern New Mexico Birding Trail

Maps at visitor center....

Stahmann Farms

Family-owned pecan grower, millions of pounds annually. Country store....