The focus of this category is on points of interest, such as museums, libraries and art galleries, as well as things to do, including sports and recreational programs and events, festivals, and other activities in Socorro, New Mexico.
Recommended Resources
El Camino Real International Heritage Center
The El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro was the official Road from Spain, which brought the first colonists to the New Mexico region in 1598, twenty-two years before the Mayflower docked in New England. The museum’s exhibits, artifacts, and scheduled events are posted.
http://www.caminorealheritage.org/
Housed on the New Mexico Tech campus in Socorro, New Mexico, the museum displays its collections of gold, silver and precious gems, mined in several locations throughout the state, presented in thematic displays. Its location and hours are posted.
http://geoinfo.nmt.edu/museum/
Socorro and Central New Mexico Musical Events
A schedule of musical events from throughout the city of Socorro is posted, including locations, dates, times, and other details.
http://www.socorromusic.com/
Socorro Chile Harvest Triathlon
Hosted at the New Mexico Tech Swim Center in Socorro, New Mexico, the yearly competitive event offers both adult and youth races. The course location, registration data, check-in information, rules, and results are published.
http://www.chileharvesttri.com/
The non-profit organization serves to promote the visual and performing arts, literary arts, and creative crafts throughout the county. Its members are highlighted, and a membership application is presented, along with a calendar of events and online gift shop.
http://www.socorrocountyarts.com/
Socorro County Historical Society
Headquartered in the Hammel Museum, a retired brewery in Socorro, New Mexico, the organization is featured, along with an overview of the facilities, its collections, tours, and scheduled events, as well as a photographic history of the county.
http://www.socorrohistory.org/
Located on Park Street, the library offers books and other resources and programs, including educational, cultural and recreational programs, a reading program, and wireless access to the Internet.
http://www.adobelibrary.org/
The Socorro, New Mexico chapter of the American Youth Soccer Organization facilitates soccer play for area youth. Its schedules, tournaments, coaches and referees are highlighted.
http://www.socorrosoccer.com/
