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Socorro
is a historic town located in Socorro County in central New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the population was 8,879. It sits in the Rio Grande Valley at an elevation of 4,579 feet. In 1598, Juan de Onate led a group of Spanish settlers through the Jornada del Muerto desert, which ends just south of the present day city of Socorro. As the Spaniards emerged from the desert, Piro Indians of the Teypana Pueblo gave them food and water. Therefore, the Spaniards renamed this place "Socorro," which means "help" or "aid." The city of Socorro is home to many artists and musicians. Live music is played weekly at local bars and restaurants, including the Capitol Bar, Socorro Springs Brew Pub and the Manzanares Street Coffeehouse. Also, many musicians visit Socorro as part of New Mexico's Tech's Performing Arts Series. Other cultural offerings include music, theater, dance and family entertainment at the intimate Macey Center. Hiking, camping, rock climbing, picnicking and bird watching are available at nearby San Lorenzo Canyon, Box Canyon and Water Canyon Campground. Escondida Lake Park offers fishing and camping, RV hookups, tent camping and picnic shelters. There is also a dirt bike and ATV area near Socorro that overlooks the Rio Grande Valley and Bosque, and a scenic mountain bike trail known as Cerrillos del Coyote Loop.
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Socorro Vacation Rentals
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Socorro Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Socorro Hotel & Suites | 1100 N California St | Socorro, NM | | (505) 838-0556 | | Days Inn | 507 N California St | Socorro, NM | | (505) 835-0230 | | Econo Lodge | 713 N California | Socorro, NM | | (505) 835-1500 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1040 N California St | Socorro, NM | | (505) 838-4600 | | Motel 6 | 807 S US 85 | Socorro, NM | | (505) 835-4300 | | San Miguel Motel | 916 California Ave Ne | Socorro, NM | | (505) 835-0211 | | Super 8 Motel | 1121 Frontage Rd NW | Socorro, NM | | (505) 835-4626 |
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Socorro Weather & Climate
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New Mexico's climate ranges from arid to semiarid, with a wide range of temperatures, depending on elevation. Average January temperatures vary from about 35°F in the north to about 55°F in the southern and central regions. July temperatures range from about 78°F at high elevations to around 92°F at lower elevations. Average annual precipitation ranges from 9.5 inches in the desert to over 20 inches at higher elevations. Nearly one-half the annual rainfall comes during July and August, and thunderstorms are common in the summer. Snow is much more frequent in the north than in the south.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
53°F |
21°F |
0.34 in. |
- |
| February |
60°F |
25°F |
0.36 in. |
- |
| March |
68°F |
31°F |
0.39 in. |
- |
| April |
76°F |
37°F |
0.34 in. |
- |
| May |
83°F |
46°F |
0.52 in. |
- |
| June |
92°F |
54°F |
0.64 in. |
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| July |
93°F |
60°F |
1.46 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
58°F |
2.20 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
50°F |
1.65 in. |
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| October |
75°F |
39°F |
1.20 in. |
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| November |
62°F |
27°F |
0.52 in. |
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| December |
53°F |
21°F |
0.60 in. |
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Socorro Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Socorro Municipal airport (ONM) located about 2 miles south of Socorro, the Alexander Municipal airport (E80) located approximately 40 miles north of Socorro in Belen, New Mexico, the Truth Or Consequences Municipal airport (TCS) located roughly 60 miles southwest of Socorro in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico, and finally the Double Eagle Ii airport (AEG) located around 75 miles north of Socorro in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Socorro Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cliff's Amusement Park | Albuquerque | NM | 72.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| New Mexico Tech Golf Course | Socorro | NM | | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sandia Peak | Albuquerque | NM | 72.5 mi. | | | Ski Apache | Ruidoso | NM | 86.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Elephant Butte Lake State Park | | NM | 30.6 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Albuquerque Biological Park | Albuquerque | NM | 72.5 mi. | | | Alameda Park Zoo | Alamogordo | NM | 96.7 mi. | |
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