Profile for Magdalena, New Mexico, NM

Former and merged names include:
· Magdalena Mines
· Socorro Mines

Began as a mining community, with the discovery of lead and zinc in the late 19th century.

Filming location for:
· 1998 movie, "Armageddon"
· 1997 movie, "Contact"

Local festivals include:

• Magdalena Old Timers Reunion - July 6-8, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Cibola National Forest

Magdalena attractions: Kelly Ghost Town, National Radio Astronomy Observatory

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Libraries (1)

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• Magdalena Chamber of Commerce
• Socorro County Chamber of Commerce

10% of Magdalena residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Magdalena ancestry & family history guide.

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• Socorro County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - NM data
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• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
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• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Magdalena was $13,064, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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19% of Magdalena residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Magdalena festival dates:

• Magdalena Old Timers Reunion - July 6-8, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Magdalena, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $316.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $596.

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Libraries in Magdalena include Magdalena Public Library ... View libraries

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National Public Radio programming is carried locally by KABR.

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Socorro County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Magdalena political report.

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The average commute time for Magdalena workers is 23 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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