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Magdalena
Through October - Socorro Farmers Market, Historic Plaza
September 10 - National Dance Institute 7:00 pm
September 11 - Hispanic Heritage Celebration 11 am - 4 pm
September 11 - Hands on ART WORKSHOP
September 12 - Socorro High School Ladies Golf Team (Fund Raiser)
September 12 - "A Celebration of Thanks" Honoring the New Mexico National Guard 515th
September 16 - 17 NM Tech Presidents Golf Tournament
September 17-19 - State Champion - Action Shooting Competition
September 18 - Recycle MIXED PAPER
September 18-19 Slow Pitch Softball Tournament
September 18-19 Horseshoe Pitching State Tournament for New Mexico 8:00 am
September 20 - Presidential Chamber Music Series: String Quartets 7:30 pm
September 23- Emeline Michel 7:30 pm
September 24-26- Honey-Doo Couples Golf Tournament
Attractions
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Click the coin to view our 14-minute video featuring highlights of a 5-Day Journey through Socorro County and Sierra County - two neighboring counties with numerous assets! |
| Lady of the Mountain |
| Legend says that, in the 1500s, a Spanish soldier saw the face of Mary Magdalene on the north side of the mountain. The village at the base of that mountain was named Magdalena in her honor. |
| London Frontier Theatre Company |
| Magdalena’s resident theatre since 1996, LFTC creates and presents a wide variety of plays adapted to its western setting from original script, ensemble work, literary classics and contemporary writings. |
| Cibola National Forest |
| Cibola National Forest covers more than 1.9 million acres of western and southern New Mexico. |
| Boxcar Museum |
| Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the former Santa Fe Depot now serves Magdalena as Village Hall and library. |
| Livestock Driveway and Historic Stock Pens |
| The Magdalena Stock Driveway stretched 125 miles to eastern Arizona and varied from five to ten miles wide. |
| Kelly Mine |
| During its heyday in the 1800s, the Kelly mine produced nearly $60 million in gold, lead zinc and cooper. |
| Blue Canyon Gallery |
| Just east of Magdalena on US 60, Blue Canyon gallery exhibits the works of local artists and holds art shows and other special events throughout the year. |
| Peppers Gallery |
| Peppers Gallery features local and New Mexico artists in a historic home setting. Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Highway 60 Trading Post and Magdalena Visitor Center |
| The fine silver and gemstone jewelry of Victor and Geneva Chavez is featured in this gallery on the north side of US 60 in the idle of town. |
| NDN Mercantile |
| From designer women’s clothes to small appliances and classic furniture. |
| Magdalena Hall Apartments |
| Originally opened in 1917, this historic hotel is now apartments. |
| Marketplace |
| The Marketplace is home to Casa de las Rosas antiques, art and used books, and plenty of visitor information. |
| Magdalena Arts Gallery |
| Magdalena Arts Gallery features a wide array of arts and crafts of local artists. |
| Navajo Fine Jewelry and Collectibles |
| Navajo Fine Jewelry and Collectibles offers a wide variety of local, handmade products. |
