Howard Johnson Socorro

Just off Interstate 25 in central New Mexico about 75 miles from Albuquerque, the Howard Johnson Socorro Inn stands near New Mexico Tech, the historic San Miguel Church and downtown’s plaza. Good day trips can include 20-mile trips to the Sevilleta and Bosque Del Apache national wildlife refuges. Amateur astronomers and space fans can enjoy the 54-mile trip to the Very Large Array National Radio Astronomy Observatory, scene of the 1997 Jodie Foster movie "Contact," where guests can marvel at the 27 dish-shaped antennas, each 82-feet in diameter, spread across the plans.
Perks include complimentary continental breakfasts, 24-hour front desk and a location near several restaurants. The two-story central New Mexico hotel features 70 guestrooms with dial-up Internet access, cable/satellite TVs, microwaves ovens and refrigerators come in all guestrooms.

Albuquerque’s Sunport International Airport is about 75 miles from the hotel.