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Population in July 2008: 8,989. Population change since 2000: +1.3%
 

Males: 4,638  (51.6%)
Females: 4,351  (48.4%)

Median resident age:  31.1 years
New Mexico median age:  34.6 years

Zip codes: 87801.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $28,230 (it was $22,530 in 2000)
Socorro:  $28,230
New Mexico:  $43,508

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $17,465

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $126,893 (it was $74,100 in 2000)
Socorro:  $126,893
New Mexico:  $165,100

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $132,572; Detached houses: $153,604; Townhouses or other attached units: $39,351; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $198,042; Mobile homes: $41,896; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $12,500

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Races in Socorro:

  • Hispanic (54.5%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (38.5%)
  • Other race (23.2%)
  • Two or more races (4.8%)
  • American Indian (4.1%)
  • Chinese (0.8%)
  • Black (0.7%)
  • Asian Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Socorro: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (11.4%), Irish (6.7%), United States (6.2%), English (5.5%), Italian (2.4%), Polish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4605 feet

Land area: 14.4 square miles.

Population density: 624 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Socorro

  • High school or higher: 75.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Socorro city

  • Never married: 36.7%
  • Now married: 42.9%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

674 residents are foreign born (4.5% Latin America, 1.5% Asia, 0.8% Europe).

This city:  7.6%
New Mexico:  8.2%


According to our research there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Socorro, New Mexico in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Socorro to the number of sex offenders is 999 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Socorro:  0.7% ($502)
New Mexico:  0.7% ($699)
Socorro satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albuquerque, NM (74.4 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (299.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Rio Grande, NM (4.2 miles ), Magdalena, NM (4.4 miles ), Casa Colorada, NM (6.1 miles) , Jarales, NM (6.2 miles ), Rio Communities, NM (6.4 miles ), Belen, NM (6.5 miles ), Los Trujillos-Gabaldon, NM (6.5 miles ), Alamo, NM (6.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $81,800
  • 1998: 21 buildings, average cost: $70,400
  • 1999: 20 buildings, average cost: $83,900
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $158,100
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $96,800
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $152,400
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $198,800
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $89,300
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $185,400
  • 2006: 25 buildings, average cost: $135,600
  • 2007: 16 buildings, average cost: $181,500
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $176,700

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 34.06 N, Longitude: 106.90 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +512 (+5.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,162 (81.6%)

Area code: 505

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Crime in Socorro by Year
Type 2001 2002 2004 2005 2007
Murders 20001
    per 100,000 22.40.00.00.011.7
Rapes 23202
    per 100,000 22.433.122.60.023.3
Robberies 910512
    per 100,000 100.8110.556.611.323.3
Assaults 16014419012248
    per 100,000 1792.51590.62149.11380.2560.1
Burglaries 1311671296786
    per 100,000 1467.61844.71459.1758.01003.5
Thefts 377322388304152
    per 100,000 4223.63556.84388.63439.31773.6
Auto thefts 16231088
    per 100,000 179.3254.1113.190.593.3
Arson 0N/A226
    per 100,000 0.0N/A22.622.670.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 737.5669.5751.6477.3309.7

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 30 (21 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.34
US city average:  3.00

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +663 (+8.1%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (26%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (25%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Life and physical scientists (6%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)



Average climate in Socorro, New Mexico

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Socorro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 27.8 miles away from Socorro center
On 11/8/1990 at 10:46:53, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MD, Depth: 3.8 mi) earthquake occurred 26.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1990 at 01:08:19, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 26.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/27/1990 at 13:23:22, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 19.4 miles away from Socorro center
On 1/4/1998 at 08:05:31, a magnitude 4.0 (3.6 MB, 4.0 ML, 3.8 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/21/1990 at 12:02:19, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 20.6 miles away from Socorro center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospital/medical center in Socorro:
  • SOCORRO GENERAL HOSPITAL (1202 HIGHWAY 60 WEST)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Socorro:
  • SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL (about 66 miles; T OR C, NM)
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 73 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL (about 73 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in Socorro, NM

Airports and Heliports located in Socorro: See detailed data for Airports and Heliports located in Socorro, NM

Amtrak station:
SOCORRO (1007 S. CALIFORNIA ST.) - Bus Station. Services: snack bar, free short-term parking.

Local government website: www.socorro.com/city

College/University in Socorro:
  • NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY (Full-time enrollment: 1,353; Location: 801 LEROY PL; Public; Website: www.nmt.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Socorro:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-MAIN CAMPUS (about 70 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Full-time enrollment: 18,780)
  • ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (about 73 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 9,188)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ALBUQUERQUE NM CAMPUS (about 79 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 3,261)
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 124 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; FT enrollment: 12,562)
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-DONA ANA (about 124 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; FT enrollment: 2,380)
  • NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY (about 148 miles; LAS VEGAS, NM; FT enrollment: 2,278)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (about 161 miles; EL PASO, TX; FT enrollment: 12,071)
Public high school in Socorro:
  • SOCORRO HIGH (Students: 563; Location: HIGHWAY 60 WEST; Grades: 09-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Socorro:
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Library in Socorro:
  • SOCORRO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $322,757; Location: 401 PARK STREET; 40,837 books; 1,662 audio materials; 1,291 video materials; 90 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Socorro: Chihuahua Historic District (A), Church-McCutcheon Historic District (B), Kittrel Park-Manzanares Avenue Historic District (C), Knights of Pythias Hall (D), Fortune Property Historic Site (E), National Radio Astronomy Observatory (F), San Felipe Pueblo Ruin (G), San Miguel Historic District (H), Socorro Historic District (I), Socorro North Interchange (J), Socorro Plaza (K), Socorro Weather Station (L), Teypama Piro Site (M), Cramer Hall (N), Severo Baca House Historic Site (O), Weir Hall (P), Animal Care Facility (Q), West Hall (R), Herrick House Historic Site (S), Aerojet Building (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Socorro include: Seventh Day Adventist Church (A), San Miguel Church (B), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (C), Saint Paul Church (D), First Assembly of God Church (E), Kingdom Hall (F), Friendship Baptist Church (G), First Baptist Church (H), Socorro Baptist Temple (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: San Miguel Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Socorro include: Socorro Historical Marker (1), Kittrel Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Escondida Post Office (A), Socorro Post Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Socoro County Historical Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 600 6th Street North).

Hotels: Motel 6 (807 Highway 85), Econo Lodge Socorro (713 California Street Northwest), Days Inn Socorro NM (507 North California Street), San Miguel Inn (916 California Northeast), Sands Motel (205 North California Street), Socorro Super 8 Motel (1121 Frontage Rd E), Economy Inn (400 North California Street).

Courts: New Mexico State Government - District Court Clerk (200 Church Street), New Mexico State Government - Courts- Socorro County Magistrate Court Divisi (102 Winkler Street), Socorro City Government - Municipal Court (404 Park Street).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Socorro and their reported violations in the past:

SANTA FE DINER AND TRUCK STOP (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in Socorro that have no violations reported:
  • THE WATER AND ICE STORE (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
New Mexico:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.0%
Whole state:  68.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.1%
Whole state:  6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  32.3%
Whole state:  18.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  15.2%
Whole state:  7.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Socorro, NM


People in group quarters in Socorro
  • 453 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 55 people in nursing homes
  • 30 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Socorro compared to New Mexico state average:

Socorro, New Mexico environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.


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Banks with branches in Socorro (2009 data):
  • First State Bank: Motor Facility at 200 California Street, branch established on 1986-01-08; at 103 Manzanares Avenue, branch established on 1947-07-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $100.5 mil, Deposits: $87.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Bbs Corp.
  • Bank of America, National Association: Socorro Banking Center Branch at 201 Plaza Northwest, branch established on 1959-01-01. Info updated 2008-11-07: Bank assets: $1,471,631.0 mil, Deposits: $954,677.6 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 6194 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Socorro Branch at 501 N California St, branch established on 1972-08-21. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Socorro, New Mexico
  • Rodeway Inn, 916 California St NE, Socorro, NM 87801, Phone: (575) 835-0211, Fax: (575) 838-1516
  • Super 8 Motel, 1121 Frontage Rd NW, Socorro, NM 87801, Phone: (505) 835-4626, Fax: (505) 835-3988
  • Motel 6, 807 S US 85, Socorro, NM 87801, Phone: (505) 835-4300, Fax: (505) 835-3108
  • Econo Lodge, 713 N California, Socorro, NM 87801, Phone: (505) 835-1500, Fax: (505) 835-1500
  • Best Western Socorro Hotel & Suites, 1100 N California St, Socorro, NM 87801, Phone: (505) 838-0556, Fax: (505) 838-0598
  • Days Inn, 507 N California St, Socorro, NM 87801, Phone: (505) 835-0230, Fax: (505) 835-1993
  • Holiday Inn Express, 1040 N California St, Socorro, NM 87801, Phone: (505) 838-4600, Fax: (505) 838-4700
  • Howard Johnson, 1009 California Ave NW, Socorro, NM 87801, Phone: (888) 646-4656, Fax: (575) 835-4142
All 8 fire-safe hotels and motels in Socorro, New Mexico


Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Socorro travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Socorro County New Mexico:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (58%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (18%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Wood (9%)


Religion statistics for Socorro

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.23%
Here41.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents65.9%9.9%7.2%4.2%2.3%
Congregations39.5%5.3%10.5%7.9%5.3%
NameAssemblies of GodMuslim EstimateChurches of ChristPentecostal Church of GodOther
Adherents2.3%2.2%1.2%0.9%4.0%
Congregations5.3%2.6%2.6%2.6%18.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 6$13,566$27,1322$1,080
Other Government Administration 13$23,716$21,8922$1,764
Judicial and Legal 2$5,162$30,9721$834
Police Protection - Officers 20$55,550$33,3300$0
Police - Other 11$16,122$17,5884$3,220
Firefighters 15$46,034$36,8270$0
Fire - Other 2$5,790$34,7400$0
Streets and Highways 5$9,694$23,2660$0
Solid Waste Management 17$30,018$21,1890$0
Sewerage 10$24,390$29,2680$0
Parks and Recreation 8$15,096$22,6442$922
Water Supply 10$24,230$29,0760$0
Gas Supply 11$22,808$24,8810$0
Local Libraries 8$17,366$26,0491$378
Other and Unallocable 4$9,842$29,5260$0
Totals for Government 142$319,384$26,99012$8,198



Socorro government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $967,000
    Solid Waste Management: $582,000
  • Construction - General: $748,000
    Air Transportation: $518,000
    Sewerage: $111,000
    Water Utilities: $93,000
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $1,913,000
    Sewerage: $1,279,000
    Police Protection: $1,252,000
    Water Utilities: $1,082,000
    Central Staff Services: $916,000
    Fire Protection: $898,000
    Regular Highways: $606,000
    General - Other: $532,000
    Parks & Recreation: $435,000
    Solid Waste Management: $381,000
    Libraries: $294,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $95,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $27,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $100,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $455,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $425,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $100,000
    Other, NEC: $30,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,462,000
    Interest Earnings: $343,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $58,000
    Solid Waste Management: $33,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $3,468,000
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $1,978,000
    Water Utilities: $1,041,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $425,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,155,000
    All Other: $647,000
    Housing & Community Development: $575,000
    Highways: $272,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $1,465,000
    Property: $308,000
    Other Selective Sales: $252,000
    Public Utilities: $161,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $5,031,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000

8.24% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,734 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.24%
New Mexico average:  7.94%

0.68% of residents moved from foreign countries ($475 average AGI)
Socorro County:  0.68%
New Mexico average:  0.21%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bernalillo County, NM  1.38% ($26,247 average AGI)
from Valencia County, NM  0.66% ($23,324)
from Dona Ana County, NM  0.25% ($20,143)


8.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,324 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.45%
New Mexico average:  7.42%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bernalillo County, NM  1.77% ($23,354 average AGI)
to Valencia County, NM  1.09% ($25,705)
to Dona Ana County, NM  0.41% ($23,304)


Strongest AM radio stations in Socorro:
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNML (610 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KANM (1600 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: ARAGON BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Socorro:
  • KTEG (104.7 FM; BOSQUE FARMS, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMXQ (92.9 FM; SOCORRO, NM; Owner: LAKESHORE MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • KIOT (102.5 FM; LOS LUNAS, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUNM (89.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KANW (89.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUC. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • KKOB-FM (93.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRST (92.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBZU (96.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPEK (100.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFLQ (91.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • K265CA (100.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K213BT (90.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KNKT (107.1 FM; ARMIJO, NM; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF ALBUQUERQUE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Socorro:
  • K28CE (Channel 28; SOCORRO, NM; Owner: SON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K10MG (Channel 10; SOCORRO, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Socorro, New Mexico:
  • Fatal accident count: 35
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 43
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 18
  • Fatalities: 46
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 97
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 6
New Mexico average:
  • Fatal accident count: 129
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 184
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 54
  • Fatalities: 141
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 352
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 21
See more detailed statistics of Socorro fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 27
Total length: 129 meters (423ft)
Total costs: $4,701,000
Total average daily traffic: 107,463
Total average daily truck traffic: 17,121

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 21
  • 1980-1989: 2
  • 1990-1999: 2
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Socorro, NM

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Socorro)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Socorro, NM)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 145 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Socorro)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 22 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Socorro)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 74
  • Hazardous Condition: 12
  • Service Call: 2

Incident types - Socorro


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Socorro, NM

Socorro on our top lists:
    • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
    • #86 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006"
    • #101 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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