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Retirement Living In Village of Magdalena in Socorro County - New Mexico


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Area Description

Village of 900 people at an elevation of around 6500. Beautiful striking landscape with amazing light. Founded in the mid 1800's due to the rich mining deposits and large empty spaces suited for ranching. An artistic community drawing both contemporary and traditional artists. Situated in an area of dark skies with the Very Large Array nearby listening to the heavens with radio astronomy and the Madgalena Ridge Observatory at 10,600 feet, a multi use research and educational observatory operated by NM Institute of Mining and Technology out of Socorro.

A rich mix of people, including ranchers, artists, astrophysicists and regular folk all mingling together and enjoying each other and the environment. Quiet, peaceful. A great place to retire.
Kelly mine, though closed to mining, still an interesting place to visit. Great hiking trails, hunting and horseback. A photographer's dream come true!

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    Surrounded by National Forests, the opportunities for hiking, bicycling, motorcycling, four-wheeling, horse-back riding, photography and hunting abound.

Most popular activities include:

Hunting
Parks & National Forests
Hiking & Mountain Bike Trails
Road Trips
Animal viewing
Plant Life
Shooting
Flying

Cultural Activities


The Village of Magdalena offers a surprising variety of Southwestern arts and entertainment. Because of its remoteness and natural beauty, many artists, crafts people, writers and musicians have chosen to reside in the area. Magdalena even boasts its talented local performers through the wide variety of plays, incorporating our vivid multi-cultural local heritage, of the London Frontier Theatre – providing great live entertainment with a touch of history.

Public transportation


This is rural New Mexico. There is a small airport in Magdalena and Albuquerque airport is one and a half hours away.

Medical Facilities


Magdalena has a wellness clinic affiliated with Presbyterian General in Albuquerque. Socorro has a hospital called Socorro General.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Village of Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico?

For those of you that retire in Village of Magdalena in Socorro County, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 10's. Expect a few days of rain.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Village of Magdalena in Socorro County such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a few days of rain.

Summertime in Village of Magdalena in Socorro County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Village of Magdalena in Socorro County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect a few days of rain.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  17 F°  32 F°  47 F°
 Feb  21 F°  36 F°  51 F°
 Mar  24 F°  41 F°  57 F°
 Apr  30 F°  48 F°  65 F°
 May  40 F°  57 F°  74 F°
 Jun  48 F°  66 F°  83 F°
 Jul  54 F°  69 F°  84 F°
 Aug  53 F°  67 F°  81 F°
 Sep  45 F°  61 F°  77 F°
 Oct  34 F°  50 F°  67 F°
 Nov  23 F°  40 F°  56 F°
 Dec  16 F°  32 F°  47 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  30  1
 Feb  0  26  0
 Mar  0  26  0
 Apr  0  17  0
 May  0  5  0
 Jun  3  0  0
 Jul  4  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  1  0
 Oct  0  12  0
 Nov  0  25  0
 Dec  0  29  2

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  3  14 %
 Feb  1 "  3  15 %
 Mar  1 "  3  16 %
 Apr  1 "  2  16 %
 May  1 "  3  22 %
 Jun  1 "  3  28 %
 Jul  3 "  8  42 %
 Aug  3 "  9  46 %
 Sep  2 "  6  39 %
 Oct  1 "  4  27 %
 Nov  1 "  3  18 %
 Dec  1 "  3  13 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  4 "  3  1
 Feb  2 "  2  1
 Mar  1 "  1  1
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  1 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  1  0
 Dec  4 "  2  1


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Cost of Living for Village of Magdalena in Socorro County, NM

Village of Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Assistance in Village of Magdalena in Socorro County, NM

Village of Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Village of Magdalena in Socorro County Offer For Retirees?

Volunteer opportunities are assisting in the library, with EMT or fire services, at the hospital, being a docent at the Very Large Array. Helping out at the Senior Center. There may be jobs available as a consultant or at some of the places listed above or in the local galleries or restaurant or with the Forest Service or other places.

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