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Holiday Inn Express

4 of 5 stars
New Mexico
Nov 22, 2009

We stayed 3 nights here during The Festival of the Cranes. As best I can tell this is the best place to stay in Socorro during this high demand time. Pluses -- Good location, helpful front desk,...more

El Camino

4 of 5 stars
Charlotte, NC
Nov 3, 2009

We stopped at this place in the morning, mainly to have breakfast and as it is a local diner - to find some information about the VAL Radio Observatory. This is definitely a diner for breakfast - we...more

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

5 of 5 stars
Charlotte, NC
Nov 2, 2009

The VLA is an atronomical observatory situated about 50 miles west of Socorro, NM,on U.S. Highway 60. From U.S. 60, turn South on NM 52, then West on the VLA access road, which is well marked. Signs...more

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