Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena / San Mateo mountains to west, to north San Lorenzo Canyon and petroglyphs at San Acacia.
Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena / San Mateo mountains to west, to north San Lorenzo Canyon and petroglyphs at San Acacia.
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 RecreationQuebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /
Socorro, NM TrailsLocal history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930....
44 miles north of Silver City via NM-15, 1/2 mile from Gila River Forks, near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute ...
Rocks form centuries-old volcanic-ash flow, some 50-feet high. Visitor center, botanical garden, campsites, handicapped-acces...
Historic church....
Antique car collection, Sat. BBQ, covered-wagon rides, gift / candy shop. Shelling-plant tours available....