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Socorro, New Mexico

S. state of New Mexico.

Type TownPopulation 8,707

Why go

  • City in New Mexico, United States.
  • Served by Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM).

History

Socorro 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). At the 2020 census, the population was 8,707. It is the county seat of Socorro County. Socorro is located 74 miles (119 km) south of Albuquerque and 146 miles (235 km) north of Las Cruces.

Where to stay

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114 Baca, Socorro, NM 87801 · socorrobandb.qwestoffice.net
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1040 N California St, Socorro, NM 87801 · ihg.com
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1009 N California St, Socorro, NM 87801 · wyndhamhotels.com
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400 California St, Socorro, NM 87801 · economyinnsocorro.top
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1259 Frontage Rd NW, Socorro, NM 87801 · choicehotels.com
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507 N California St, Socorro, NM 87801 · wyndhamhotels.com
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713 California St W, Socorro, NM 87801 · choicehotels.com
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1100 N California St, Socorro, NM 87801 · bestwestern.com
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916 N California St, Socorro, NM 87801 · oyorooms.com
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1121 Frontage Rd NW, Socorro, NM 87801 · wyndhamhotels.com
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601 Spring St, Socorro, NM 87801
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1101 NM-1, Socorro, NM 87801
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1020 North California Street, Socorro, 87801-4268 · bk.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 917 North California, Socorro, 87801 · pizza.dominos.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1103 California Street, Socorro, 87801 · locations.sonicdrivein.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 820 North California Street, Socorro, 87801 · restaurants.subway.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 1010 Hwy 85, Socorro, 87801 · arbys.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 1123 Frontage Road, 87801 · jacksonranchsteakhouse.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · 1001 North California Street, Socorro, 87801 · losmariosmexicanfoodnm.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 801 Leroy Place, 87801
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Regional, Tex-Mex, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00, Sa-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 105 Bullock Boulevard, Socorro, 87801
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 721 California Street, Socorro, 87801
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 11:00-21:30 · 1012 California Street, 87801 · socorrosprings.com
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Mexican, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00 · 230 Garfield Avenue, Socorro, 87801
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Burger, American, Restaurant · Burger/American restaurant · 913 California Street, Socorro, 87801 · yomamasgrill.com
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American, Burger, Regional, Restaurant · American/Burger restaurant
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Buffet, Chinese, Restaurant · Buffet/Chinese restaurant · 900 California Street, Socorro, 87801
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 602 California Street, Socorro, 87801
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Mexican, Regional, Diner, Restaurant · Mexican/Regional restaurant
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Burger, Regional, Restaurant · Burger/Regional restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 801 Leroy Place, Socorro
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Restaurant · restaurant · Pueblito
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Fast Food · fast food
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Airports

Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM) 2.5 mi to the centre
Socorro, NM, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Magdalena Airport 23 mi to the centre
Magdalena, NM, US
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Rancho Magdalena Airport 23 mi to the centre
Magdalena, NM, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Socorro, New Mexico. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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