Historic

Magdalena

Socorro County, NM

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Living historic mining and stock-shipping town at the foot of the Magdalena Mountains, once the railhead for the Kelly mining district and a major cattle-drive terminus. Walkable Main Street, period buildings, and gateway to mountain recreation west of Socorro on US-60.

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RegionSocorro County, NM
Coordinates34.1167, -107.2439
EraSilver/lead/zinc mining & cattle shipping (1880s–)
DistrictKelly mining camp in the mountains above town
AccessPaved US-60
NearbyMagdalena Mountains; Very Large Array to the west

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