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Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens.

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



Things to do near Socorro, NM

Chiricahua Gallery

Artist co-op, area Southwest arts/crafts...

Mogollon

Mining / ghost town....

Box Car Museum

Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930....

Tumbleweed Theater

Gourmet dinners, Fri-Sun. 120 shows annually....

Nutcracker Suite Pecan Farms

Antique car collection, Sat. BBQ, covered-wagon rides, gift / candy shop. Shelling-plant tours available....