Socorro County, New Mexico

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Socorro County is one of 33 counties in New Mexico. As of 2000, the population is 18,078. The county seat is Socorro. Socorro was originally the name given to a Native American village (see: Pueblo Indians) by Don Juan de Oñate in 1598. Having received vitally needed food and assistance from the native population, Oñate named the pueblo Socorro ("succor" in English).

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Currently Socorro County does not have a website.

[edit] External links

• National Association of Counties - Socorro County
• Socorro County Chamber of Commerce
• Public Records Directory - Socorro County
• Socorro County on E-Reference

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