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Socorro, NM
New Mexico · Valencia County · Albuquerque Metro
Socorro is a small city in New Mexico with a population of 8,540. Residents earn $51,343 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,540
Population
591/sq mi density
$51,343
Median Income
$26,305 per capita
$162,400
Home Value
$193,880 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
766
Violent Crime/100K
5,327 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,343 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,400 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
766 violent crimes/100K (102% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Socorro
UFO Sightings
14
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
1
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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UFO Sightings Near Socorro, NM
14 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Socorro, NM.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Socorro, NM | 2011 | 3-4 yellow round lights in a triad and a string over the northern end of the WSMR east of Socorro NM on 11.29.11 about 1830. |
| Socorro (west of, on hwy 60), NM | 2010 | Followed by at very close range, rectangular shape, orange lights approximately 75-85 mph |
| Socorro, NM | 2010 | Red lights in line fly over me and dad and leave a line for a mile in the ground going straight . |
| Socorro, NM | 2010 | Silent red lights over Socorro, NM. ((NUFORC Note: Witness experienced in the field of astronomy. PD)) |
| Socorro (approx 30 miles s. of, on i-25), NM | 2004 | Driving North on I-25 south of Socorro, NM, my mother and I saw a bright light to the west that followed us to Albuquerque. ((Venus?)) |
| Socorro, NM | 2004 | as i was driving on highway 60 just west of socorro nm an orange light-ball shaped-seen going south to north across windshield at low a |
| Socorro (outside of), NM | 2003 | Silent flying rectangle with lit windows at dusk close to the ground out in the desert flying in the direction of White Sands |
| Socorro, NM | 2002 | apparently two lighted objects showed themselves for nearly one hour moving, blinking,ect, |
| Socorro, NM | 2001 | Object seen in western sky stationary at 7:00 o'clock position from the Moon. Sky was light blue as the Sun was already behind the Moun |
| Sedillo hill, NM | 2000 | Ball of light eminating several red "beams". |
| Socorro, NM | 1999 | Falling Object |
| Socorro, NM | 1996 | Triangular shaped object seen over Socorro New Mexico |
| Socorro (north of), NM | 1988 | Witnessed triangle shaped object with flashing lights and luminescent orb at 2:30 AM. |
| Soccoro (outside of), NM | 1978 | INTENSE BLUE BEAM OF LIGHT. PARALYZING AFFECT. OBJECT WAS NOT VISIBLE DURING EVENT . |