Socorro, New Mexico - Wikipedia
WEBSocorro (/ s ə ˈ k ɔːr oʊ /, sə-KOR-oh) is a city in Socorro County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is in the Rio Grande Valley at an elevation of 4,579 feet (1,396 m). In 2010 the population was 9,051.
Socorro - New Mexico Tourism - Hotels, Restaurants & Things to …
WEBTruly a traveler’s oasis, Socorro has it all: small town charm rich in history and culture with an economy based upon cutting edge technology. Located in the hub of New Mexico off of Interstate 25, it is blessed with many restaurants, hotels and things to do and see.
About Socorro | City of Socorro New Mexico
WEBSocorro (literally to give aid, to give succor) was indeed a source of help to the first expedition of Spanish families traveling north from Mexico in 1598, led by Don Juan de Oñate y Salazar. Socorro’s first inhabitants, Piro-speaking people of the Teypana Pueblo, welcomed the scouting party of Oñate and his men.
Activities In and Around Socorro | Visit Socorro New Mexico
WEBSocorro County is the perfect place to get those endorphins going! Filled with spectacular geography you will always find great places to run.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Socorro - Tripadvisor
WEBSep 8, 2019 · Things to Do in Socorro, New Mexico: See Tripadvisor's 5,936 traveler reviews and photos of Socorro tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see …
Socorro | Desert Oasis, Rio Grande, Chihuahuan Desert | Britannica
WEBSocorro, city, seat (1852) of Socorro county, central New Mexico, U.S. It lies along the Rio Grande. The site, originally occupied by a Piro Indian village, was visited by a Spanish expedition led by Juan de Oñate, who gave the village the Spanish name Socorro, meaning help or aid, after the Indians fed his company.
Socorro Map - Southwest New Mexico, New Mexico, USA - Mapcarta
WEBSocorro is a town in the southwestern region of the state of New Mexico, in the United States of America. Mapcarta, the open map.
Socorro Historical District Scenic Byway | Visit Socorro New …
WEBA leisurely drive through Socorro’s old streets will give the traveler a glimpse of its progression from a quiet colonial town, to wild mining town, to the modern settlement of today. Take the CITY OF SOCORRO HISTORIC WALKING TOUR for a map of the area and descriptions of the area’s landmarks.
Socorro Tourism | City of Socorro New Mexico
WEBSocorro Tourism. The Tourism Department (hereinafter “Tourism”) is one of the newest additions to the City of Socorro. Established in 2004, Tourism is funded solely by …
Socorro – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBSocorro, or more accurately the Bosque del Apache wildlife refuge south of town, used to be one of the few places in the world where it was possible to see the enormous, spectacular, and critically endangered whooping crane in the wild, but alas, no longer.
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