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03-18-2007, 08:47 AM
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socorro NM
I am looking at Socorro NM for retirement. Any input would be appreciated. I plan on a trip in April to look for a home. I believe I read about everything on the net about Socorro but someone that is living there or has lived there should have some input into the negatives and positives. Is there any fishing nearby? That one's important..  |
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03-18-2007, 09:12 AM
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Location: Central New Mexico
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You have Elephant Butte about 70 or so miles south of Socorro. Caballo lake is just a bit further south. You have Quemado lake about 125 miles to the west. It may still be overrun with goldfish. The game and fish dept released tiger muskies in there a few years back to address the goldfish problems. Not sure how that has turned out.
Escondida also has a small lake near the river. I have always seen folks fishing there when I have been in that area so it may be worth cheking into.
I have also seen folks fishing in the river and irrigation ditches.
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03-21-2007, 08:16 PM
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Are you a professor?
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03-21-2007, 09:58 PM
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Hello NMretire
We are moving from some of the best fishing in the country, No Central Arkansas,(you would'nt believe the nice Bass and trout you can catch here), to NM also for Health reasons. Make sure to look up State and EPA sites on lakes and river pollution if you plan to eat the fish you catch. I wouldnt say i am an environmental , just careful. Why have you picked soccoro? just wondering, Good luck with all, AJ
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03-22-2007, 01:44 PM
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I am also looking at Socorro for semi-retirement. I like the fact that a college is in town because that will let me resume my geology studies.
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03-26-2007, 04:49 PM
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considering Socorro
Thanks for the responses. I like the fact that Socorro is small yet close to Albuquerque for medical reasons. I am going to check out t or c and Elephant Butte when I fly down in 3 weeks.
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03-27-2007, 10:01 AM
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Let us know what you think of the area after you get back.
OH - Try Mannie's, not the Owl, in San Antonio (south of Socorro at the Jet of I-25 & Rt 380) for a Green Chili cheesburger.
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03-29-2007, 07:23 PM
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Socorro
College town with not much to do; golf course to improve your game, lake is not too faw away. Home prices are reasonable and there are beautiful farmlands that are green, green, green.
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03-29-2007, 09:20 PM
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I am pretty interested in socorro recently,since I'm considering attending New Mexico Tech if being admitted.
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03-30-2007, 12:07 AM
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And I'm concerned with the rent rate in socorro.I've heard that the rent rate is higher than expected
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