{"id":11532,"date":"2022-07-05T01:35:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T01:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=11532"},"modified":"2023-10-25T15:25:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T15:25:32","slug":"15-reasons-to-travel-to-socorro-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-reasons-to-travel-to-socorro-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons to Travel to Socorro New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Socorro-New-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Socorro-New-Mexico.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Socorro-New-Mexico-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Socorro, New Mexico, is a city in the Rio Grande Valley, near the town of Las Cruces. It is situated at an elevation of 4,579 feet. As of 2010, the population was 9,051 people. It is located about 74 miles south of Albuquerque and 146 miles north of Las Cruces. During the 2010 census, the population of Socorro was 9,051 people. Socorro is the county seat of Socorro County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Spanish expedition came to Socorro in 1598, and the indigenous people of Teypana Pueblo welcomed the explorers. They gave them food and shelter. Two Franciscan priests later founded the Old San Miguel Mission. The indigenous people traveled through Socorro via trails, which eventually became a major highway. Socorro was one of the first settlements in the region. Today, the town has a population of about 10,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Socorro is home to several historical buildings, including the historic Hammel Museum, which was once a brewery. Inside, you will find exhibits on the brewery&#8217;s history and items from early Socorro. The town&#8217;s long history is also documented at the Socorro Heritage Museum, which also serves as the town visitor center. This town is the ideal place to spend a day exploring and learning about local history. There are many things to do in Socorro, so take your time to visit these historic sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you are visiting Socorro, you may also want to visit the White Sands Missile Range. You can visit the Trinity Site, which is inside the range, twice a year. This is a place where the U.S. Army once practiced nuclear weapons. Visitors are now allowed to drive onto the base twice a year and walk around the grounds. While it is a military base, Socorro residents are surrounded by beautiful desert landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Socorro is an interesting detour off of Interstate 25. Located south of Albuquerque, it is just off Interstate 25. Socorro is home to a large number of small businesses, including a local chamber of commerce. There is also a historic town nearby, Cerrillos. Getting to Socorro from the highway is a quick and easy way to see this region. While driving through Socorro, make sure to take the time to stop and explore the area, you&#8217;ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the war, lead, zinc, and silver were found in the region. The mining boom in Socorro spurred the city&#8217;s growth into a wild west town filled with mills, smelters, and mines. In 1889, the town became a center for mining, with a School of Mines. Today, it&#8217;s called the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Socorro has a rich history and interesting people to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Socorro&#8217;s main sources of water are thermal springs and wells. These sources are classified according to their Ca\/Sr ratios. The Eagle Picher Well, located north of the town, is a Ca-Na-HCO3 well. Other sources include the Trinity Site and the Industrial Well. Socorro is home to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and the White Sands Missile Range. Despite its small size, Socorro&#8217;s economy is fueled by technology. A large number of engineers and scientists study lightning and other astronomical phenomena in the area. Additionally, the city is home to many artists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Socorro, New Mexico, is a city in the Rio Grande Valley, near the town of Las Cruces. It is situated at an elevation of 4,579 feet. As of 2010, the population was 9,051 people. It is located about 74 miles south of Albuquerque and 146 miles north of Las Cruces. 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