Socorro County Travel Guide

New Mexico

A panoramic of thousands of migrating snow geese and Sandhill cranes taking flight over the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near San Antonio and Socorro, New Mexico
A panoramic of thousands of migrating snow geese and Sandhill cranes taking flight over the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near San Antonio and Socorro, New Mexico
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The evening sun on Bosque Del Apache presents a beautiful golden glow. The viewing deck is an excellent perch for humans to quietly observe the aviary wonders of this unique place.
All year round, the Bosque Del Apache is filled with various birds that make this their home or stopping point along the path of migration.

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Magdalena showing farmland and landscape views
Magdalena
Known for Forests, Coffee and Hiking
Magdalena awaits: its forests, coffee, culture and more!

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  • NRAO Very Large Array
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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monuments showing heritage elements and building ruins
Mountainair
Known for Hiking, Ruins and Mountains
Escape to Mountainair! Enjoy its hiking, ruins and skiing.

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  • Manzano Mountains State Park
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Socorro featuring mountains and tranquil scenes
Socorro
Known for Dining, Bird watching and Wildlife
Experience Socorro: its wildlife, dining and more!
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Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway which includes a sunset, a river or creek and tranquil scenes
Winston
Check out the local area in Winston—home to attractions like Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness Area.
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This lovely and unique rest area along Interstate 25 in central New Mexico appears even more intriguing during the Golden Hour. It includes information about early users of el Camino Real, including Dona Eufemia who traveled with the infamous Juan de Onate.
San Acacia
Venture to Socorro-Escondida Wildlife Management Area and Jean Macey Music Annex—just two of the sights around San Acacia.
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Lemitar
Lemitar
Venture to Socorro-Escondida Wildlife Management Area and Jean Macey Music Annex—just two of the sights around Lemitar.
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