Visiting Socorro

During your visit to EarthScope EPIC, you may want to take in the sights, fine dining and relaxed atmosphere of Socorro, NM.

Whether you enjoy hiking, perusing art galleries, exploring local history, birding, golfing, or the zesty spice of New Mexico's "south of the border" home cooking, you will not be disappointed! Visitors to Socorro will not want to miss upcoming live entertainment hosted by NMT's very own Macey Center. There are also many music venues and weekly performances in Socorro.

The Visit Socorro website hosts a thorough and colorful description of Outdoor Activities.

As for lodging, Socorro boasts motels that will appeal to any budget.
 

With all the things to do and see in Socorro, not a moment will be wasted! Enjoy your stay and come again!

EarthScope Committee Members: find travel tips, expense report forms, and more here.

Socorro is home to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.