Socorro County, Administrative division in New Mexico, US
Socorro County covers 6,649 square miles of diverse terrain, including mountain ranges, valleys, and wildlife refuges in central New Mexico.
The county, established in 1852 as one of New Mexico Territory's original counties, received its name from Spanish settlers encountering helpful Native American communities.
The region maintains strong connections to Native American heritage, Hispanic traditions, and mining history through its architecture, festivals, and community gatherings.
The county administration operates from the central offices at 200 Church Street, providing essential services and maintaining public records for residents.
The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge within Socorro County serves as a critical habitat for thousands of migratory birds throughout the year.
Location: New Mexico
Inception: January 9, 1852
Capital city: Socorro
Shares border with: Cibola County, Valencia County, Torrance County, Lincoln County, Sierra County, Catron County
Website: http://socorrocounty.net
GPS coordinates: 34.02000,-106.93000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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63.8 km
McDonald Ranch House
59.8 km
Very Long Baseline Array
63.8 km
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Carrizozo Malpais
96.1 km
Fort Craig
43.5 km
Magdalena Ridge Observatory
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Abo
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Apache Kid Wilderness
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Ladron Peak
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Bosque del Apache Wilderness
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South Baldy
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Withington Wilderness
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Las Humanas
81.8 km
Rancho Bonito
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Gutierrez House
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Hall Hotel
30.7 km
Aragon House
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Brown Hall
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Bank of Magdalena
30.9 km
Mountainair Municipal Auditorium
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MacTavish House
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A.B. Baca House
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Captain Michael Cooney House
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