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Michelle Lujan Grisham, U.S. Congresswoman N.M. 1st District [since 2013; Dem], re-election campaign website
meathead Republican Steve Pearce, incumbent U.S. Congress N.M. 2nd District [2011-2018]
Ben R. Luján, U.S. Congressman N.M. 3rd District [Dem] re-election campaign website
Army scout & renegade The Apache Kid [1860s-1907?]
lawman, lawyer & politician Elfego Baca [1865-1945]
Baca held offices in Socorro & Sierra counties, including sheriff, county clerk, mayor, school superintendent, and district attorney between 1885 and 1910
Apache warrior and chief Goyaa,lé, known as Geronimo [1829-1909]
Apache warrior and chief Victorio [1825?-1880]
Middle Rio Grande Economic Development Assn. covers Catron, Sierra, Socorro & Valencia counties
M.R.G.C.D. | Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District [est. 1925], 1931 Second Street in SW Albuquerque, NM
MRGCD is responsible for the stretch of river from the Cochiti Dam in Sandoval County in the north, through Bernalillo County,
Valencia County, and Socorro County to Sierra County and the Elephant Butte Reservoir in the south.
official website •
MRGCD entry at Wikipedia
Socorro County in New Mexico
Socorro County official website 
Socorro County, New Mexico entry at Wikipedia
Socorro County [NM] Board of County Commissioners
District 1 Commissioner Joe Gonzales
District 2 Commissioner Craig Secatero, vice chairman
District 3 Commissioner John Aguilar
District 4 Commissioner Glen Duggins
District 5 Commissioner Antonio R Martinez, chairman
Socorro County [NM] Manager's Office
County Manager Andrew Lotrich [new 2024]
Socorro County [NM] Chamber of Commerce [est. 1958] { website shut down 2022 }
weekly Mountain Mail newspaper for Socorro & Catron County in New Mexico
Socorro County [NM] Fair & Rodeo [Labor Day Weekend]
Socorro County [NM] Historical Society
crossroads C-store [est. 1915] at Bernardo, NM {US 60 at I-25}
Morning Woodcutters & Recycling, based in Polvadera, NM
Lemitar, New Mexico
Escondida Grill in Escondida, NM
City of Socorro, New Mexico
[founded circa 1620, incorp. 1884]
Socorro, New Mexico official website
Socorro, New Mexico entry at Wikipedia
Socorro Consolidated School District in Socorro, New Mexico
Friends of Socorro Public Library, 401 Park Street in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro County Historical Society's Hammel Museum in Socorro, New Mexico
First State Bank [est. 1947] - branches in Socorro, NM & Reserve, NM & Magdalena, NM
Socorro [NM] Web
Vertu Arts, Ltd. / artist G.E. Grey in Soccorro, New Mexico
Pollo Real Organic Chicken Ranch in Socorro, New Mexico
Fullingim-Isenhour & Leard Galleries, 113 W. Abeyta Avenue in Socorro, New Mexico
T.S.C. / Tractor Supply Company [opened 9/2017], 1100 State Road 1 in Socorro, New Mexico
The Aisling Company - Construction, Electrical, Plumbing [est. 2004], 2327 State Road 1 in Socorro, New Mexico
Wendi Otero Bookkeeping & Tax Service {by appointment} in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro General Hospital
![RAKS Building Supply [est. 4/1986] in Los Lunas & Socorro {501 Otero Avenue} & Albuquerque in New Mexico](images/RAKS.gif "RAKS Building Supply [est. 4/1986] in Los Lunas & Socorro {501 Otero Avenue} & Albuquerque in New Mexico")
SocorroFest [Oct 2013 = #11] in Socorro, New Mexico
Elfego Baca Golf Shoot [est. 1960] in Socorro, New Mexico
RioFest Intl. Environmental Film Festival [Jan 2007 = #1] in Socorro, New Mexico
Cinco de Mayo Celebration [Saturday before May 5th] 1pm-9pm at Socorro Plaza
![New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology [est. 1889]](images/nmtlogo.gif "New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology [est. 1889]")
Chartwell Food Services at New Mexico Tech
New Mexico Tech Performing Arts Series of Socorro, New Mexico
Entertainment & Media
Garcia Opera House [est. 1887] in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro [NM] Community Theater [est. 1994] at Garcia Opera House
New Loma Stadium Cinema [re-opened 1/2009] in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro County [NM] Arts
Socorro [NM] News Online
Steppin' Out New Mexico: bi-monthly art news for Socorro, NM area {last update 2009, website given up}
K.X.F.R. 91.9 FM wacko Xian radio {from Salt Lake City} in Socorro, New Mexico
Lodging
Prickly Pear Inn Bed & Breakfast, 217 Mt. Carmel Avenue in Socorro, New Mexico
Red Roof Inn Motel, 1009 No. California Street in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro Old Town Bed & Breakfast [restored 2004], 114 W. Baca Street in Socorro, New Mexico
historic Val Verde Hotel [built 1915], 203 Manzanares Street in Socorro, New Mexico
Food & Beverage
Armijo's Mexican Restaurant, 602 Highway 85 in Socorro, New Mexico
Asian Garden Restaurant, 400 No. California Street in Socorro, New Mexico
Barbara's Dream Kitchen, 102 College Avenue in Socorro, New Mexico
Bodega Burger Co. & Lounge - An Upscale Burger Joint!, 606 No. California Street in Socorro, New Mexico
The Capitol Bar & Brewery [est. 1896; new owner 2021], 110 Plaza Street in Socorro, New Mexico
China Best Buffet in Socorro, New Mexico
Cubish food truck [est. 2021 as stand] - Cuban-Irish cuisine - normally sets up next to the Red Roof Inn • menu
Don Juan’s Cocina, 118 Manzanares Street in East Socorro, New Mexico
El Camino Family Restaurant & Lounge, 707 California Street NW in Socorro, New Mexico
Frank & Lupe's El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant, 210 Mesquite Street in East Socorro, New Mexico
Jackson Ranch Steakhouse in Socorro, New Mexico
Manzanares Street Coffeehouse, 110 Manzanares Street in East Socorro, New Mexico
Martha's Black Dog coffeehouse [1996-2005] on Socorro Plaza
The Plaza Café, on Socorro Plaza in Socorro, New Mexico
Que Suave Cafe, 915 No. California Street in Socorro, New Mexico
Ranchers Steakhouse & Roadrunner Lounge, 606 So. California Street in Socorro, New Mexico { closed 2021 }
Red Wagon Coffee Co. - mobile coffee shop based outside of Red Roof Inn, 1009 No. California Street in Socorro, New Mexico
Rio Grande 24-hour Coffee Shop & Lounge in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro Springs Restaurant & Brewhouse [est. 1999], 1012 California Street in Socorro, New Mexico
Sofia's Kitchen & Burrito Tyme - New Mexico & American cuisine [est. 2003], 105 Bullock Street in Socorro, New Mexico •
online menu (11/2023)
Stage Door Grill, on the Plaza in Socorro, New Mexico
Tina's Hide-A-Way Cafe, 1006 No. California Street in Socorro, New Mexico
Val Verde Steakhouse & Cafe in the historic hotel, 203 Manzanares Street in Socorro, New Mexico
The Wandering Scorpion food cart [est. 2022] is based in Socorro
Village of San Antonio, New Mexico ZIP 87832
Casa Blanca B&B [built 1880; restored 1989] in San Antonio, NM
Galeria del Bosque in San Antonio, NM
San Antonio [NM] General Store
San Antonio Harvest Festival [Sept-Oct 2017 = 5]
Acosta's Mexican Restaurant and B&B in San Antonio, NM
Buckhorn Tavern & Cafe in San Antonio, NM
Crane Restaurant - New Mexican cuisine [], 17 Pino Street in San Antonio, New Mexico
The Famous Owl Bar Cafe & Steakhouse in San Antonio, NM
Fite Ranch B&B, east of San Antonio, NM
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Friends of the Bosque del Apache [NM] National Wildlife Refuge
Highland Springs Ranch, west from I-25 Exit 124 near San Marcial, NM
Village of Magdalena [settled 1884, incorp. 1915], New Mexico ZIP 87825
Village of Magdalena official website
Magdalena, NM entry at Wikipedia
Magdalena [NM] Chamber of Commerce
Magdalena Senior Center [re-opened 8/2024], 500 Ninth Street in Magdalena, NM
The Magdalena Visitor's Center - inside the Route 60 Trading Post, 400 First Street in Magdalena, NM
Magdalena [NM] Old Timers' Reunion [est. 1972]
Magdalena Holiday Light Parade [varying Saturday in December] at 6pm along US Highway 60
Box Car Museum in Magdalena, NM
Trails End Market in Magdalena, NM
The Waldo Mine [1870-1972; leased by NMIM&T], near Magdalena, NM
The Bunkhouse furniture in Magdalena, NM
Route 60 Trading Post & Gallery, 400 First Street (US Highway 60) in Magdalena, NM
London Frontier Theatre Company [est. 1996] of Magdalena, NM
Salome Store [est. 1910] in Magdalena, NM
Yellow Horse Corp. construction in Magdalena, NM
First State Bank - Magdalena Branch [est. 1947, branch 1961], 600 W. First Street in Magdalena, NM
Wells Fargo Bank - Magdalena Branch, First Street & Main Street in Magdalena, NM
Steer Stop C-store & Valero Gas Station [open 8/2018], 705 First Street (US Highway 60), in Magdalena, NM
Bear Mountain Coffeehouse & Gallery in Magdalena, NM
ES•PRESS•O Cafe & Studio, 605 First Street (US Highway 60), in Magdalena, NM
Evett's Cafe & Fountain in Magdalena, NM
Golden Spur Saloon, 505 First Street (US Highway 60) in Magdalena, NM
Kelly's Place Cafe, 404 Second Street in Magdalena, NM
Magdalena Café & Steakhouse [est. 1986], 109 So. Main Street in Magdalena, NM
Tumbleweeds Diner [open 3/2021], 1408 First Street (US Highway 60) in Magdalena, NM
Blue Canyon Gallery, east of Magdalena, NM
Magdalena Arts Gallery [est. 5/2006] in Magdalena, NM
Pepper's Gallery in Magdalena, NM
Wild Horse Gallery in Magdalena, NM
Casa Blanca B&B [built 1880] in Magdalena, NM
High Country Lodge in Magdalena, NM
Magdalena Hall Hotel [built 1915], 404 Second Street in Magdalena, NM
Rancho Magdalena B&B near Magdalena, NM
The Western B&B Motel & RV Park in Magdalena, NM
The Good Steward Beef & Cattle Co. LLC [est. 8/2022] is located somewhere near Magdalena, NM
Alamo [NM] Navajo Indian Reservation 87825
Alamo Navajo School Board [est. 1979]
KABR 1500-AM of the Alamo Navajo School Board
Natl. Radio Astronomy Observatory - Very Large Array Radio Telescope
on New Mexico Highway 60, 50 miles east of Socorro, NM
Magdalena Ridge Observatory [est. 1999, built 2008] lies 25 miles southeast of Magdalena, NM
Trinity Test Site official website
The first atomic explosion in history occurred 16 July 1945;
the location is now within White Sands Missile Range in Socorro County, New Mexico.
Trinity 50th Anniversary pages at Albuquerque Journal
Atomic U.S.A. Pages at Spirit of America Bookstore
Books, movies & links about the atomic weapons programs of America,
including Los Alamos NM, the Manhattan Project, Bikini Atoll, Enewitok Island,
Hiroshima & Nagasaki Japan, the Nevada Test Site, White Sands/Trinity Test Site, and Civil Defense.
Los Alamos, NM & The Manhattan Project Pages at Spirit of America Bookstore
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