April 2015
After an early morning flight to Albuquerque, we drove south to San Lorenzo Canyon. Finding our way to the canyon amongst dirt roads that aren't on Google Maps was a challenge but thanks to the kindness of a local guy, we got there. After exploring the canyon a bit, we headed farther south to the small town of Socorro. We visited the Old San Miguel Mission where we waited for their church services to be over so we could see the inside of the 400-year-old church. We then wandered around the very small downtown area.
It took some aimless driving in the desert and the help of a friendly local to find the canyon
The scenery is spectacular!
Now that is what I call a road hazard
San Lorenzo Canyon was worth the trip
San Lorenzo Canyon
San Lorenzo Canyon
Taking the rental car off road at San Lorenzo Canyon
Rock formations like I’ve never seen before
At last, we found our way to San Lorenzo Canyon
On the way to Socorro, we stopped at San Lorenzo Canyon
Leaving San Lorenzo Canyon and heading back to the paved roads
These little underpasses along I-25 are interesting
Our first New Mexican lunch was at Frank and Lupe’s El Sombrero Restaurant in Socorro
San Miguel Mission is over 400 years old
San Miguel Mission in Socorro with its 5 foot thick walls has been around since 1598
San Miguel Mission in Socorro with its 5 foot thick walls has been around since 1598
San Miguel Mission in Socorro with its 5 foot thick walls has been around since 1598
San Miguel Mission in Socorro with its 5 foot thick walls has been around since 1598
Here you can see the original foundation of the San Miguel MIssion
Staircase inside San Miguel Mission
The Owl Bar and Cafe in San Antonio is known for its green chile cheeseburger
The Owl Bar and Cafe in San Antonio is known for its green chile cheeseburger
The cattle guards on every road were an interesting curiosity for us east coasters
Crossing the mighty Rio Grande River for the first time
Amazing rocky scenery every place you look
A lone cactus
Amazing rocky scenery every place you look
We’ll be back to the White Sands Missile Range tomorrow for our Trinity Site visit
It doesn’t get much more picturesque than this
The Owl Bar and Cafe in San Antonio is known for its green chile cheeseburger
The Hammel Museum has been a beer garden, brewery, soda plant and now ice factory and museum.
Gazebo in Heritage Park in downtown Socorro
Heritage Park in downtown Socorro
This tile mosaic tells the story of Elfago Baca
The Wheel of History tells the 400+ year history of the City of Socorro
This tile mosaic tells the story of the San Miguel Mission
The tiles in Socorro’s Heritage park were drawn by the children of the city
Bodega Burger Company and Lounge
Green chile cheeseburger and red chile enchiladas at Bodega Burger Company and Lounge