Socorro & Magdalena, NM

As I was heading back towards home after Carrizozo, time was getting limited and thus I was running out of time to explore.  Socorro and Magdalena both, though, looked like they might be worth spending a little more time.

 

The restored (and rebuilt) mission in Socorro

 

 

Downtown Socorro had many well-preserved buildings, and a very nice public square.

 

 

On the road, between Magdalena and Socorro

 

 

 

Magdalena was a small ranch and mining town, with active ranches around the area and some mines that appeared to be still active.  Enough activity to support a couple of businesses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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