County Mission

Socorro County is dedicated to serving the public in a fair, honest, efficient and cost-effective manner. Though we are a government with several elected offices and agencies, we are committed to working as a team to get things done for our constituents and employees. Our organization is also committed to transparency and access to services. Lastly, we are focused on fulfilling our duties as professionals.

History

Socorro County was established by the Territorial Legislature of New Mexico in 1852 with the City of Socorro as the county seat. At the time of the County’s founding, it stretched all the way from Texas to California. Subsequently, many counties have been carved out of Socorro County giving the County it’s current boundaries.

Today in Socorro County, ranching and farming is still the most vital part of the economy, but the County is also leading the way in the technological development of the county with the help of world renown research facilities such as New Mexico Tech, the NRAO's VLA, and Stallion Site on White Sands Missile Range to name a few.