Oldest Saloon in New Mexico - Capitol Bar, Socorro, NM

[@robertcolpitts4534]

Lived in Socorro for just over 25 years. The Capitol Bar was THE place to hang out.

[@iquemedia]

shoutout to ms linda for providing the interview

[@frankushler2352]

I was born in Socorro, but raised in Oakland, California. love going back to visit to see the Adobe house I was born in, San Miguel Church I was baptized in and the Capital Bar where my grandfather Gregorio Tarin was a bar tender in that old picture I gave them and they put on the wall. I'm so proud of him.

[@frankushler2352]

my name is Rufina Apodaca Ushler Frank is my husband.

[@Bucketlistbars]

Wonderful history, thanks for sharing! Great place the Cap, made great by great people!

[@howardsmith9342]

I prefer the Owl Bar in San Antonio, a few miles south of Socorro. The bar is supposed to have been salvaged from the original Hilton Hotel (Conrad Hilton grew up in San Antonio, where his mother had a boarding house) after it burned down. Try the green chile cheeseburger. BTW, the piano from that same hotel was moved to Manny's Buckhorn Tavern across the street.

[@Bucketlistbars]

Great green chile cheeseburgers at the Owl Bar too!

[@howardsmith9342]

@@Bucketlistbars The best!

[@howardsmith9342]

@Tony Jaramillo I used to work a lot around Socorro years ago, mostly on WSMR. Now that I'm retired, I hope to make a road trip back down there someday soon. The Owl Bar is definitely on the itinerary!

[@robertcolpitts4534]

Definitely, the Owl Bar rocks! Tried the Buckhorn Bar once to see that the excitement was all about. Once was enough - back to the Owl.

[@howardsmith9342]

I haven't been to San Antonio for decades, so I don't know how it is now, but I think I might just have to make a road trip this summer!

[@deedeegreen7023]

It was never called the Club Bar,it was called Green's Front. There was no hanging tree in back,that was located in front of courthouse now. Amos Green was my Grampa.

[@edwardmiller4709]

I got drunk many times in the Capitol Bar in the mid 60's. It was the "schoolie" bar where students never got hassled by the locals. I never heard about the tunnel. The bar is about a mile from the campus so that would have been a real engineering feat.

[@Bucketlistbars]

Truthfully, they didn't get too far lol

[@giantgeoff]

After Exams given by a certain mining professor, the class would adjourn to the Capitol Bar and participate in an ad hoc class known as "Capitol Recovery" The ambiance seems a little different when I was there, then bar furniture consisted of 2 foot (or greater) diameter logs that had two highly valuable characteristics, They were virtually unbreakable and a little too heavy for patrons to pick up and hit each other with. I have a couple other memories, but in the interest of decorum. I shall keep them to myself

[@anthonyderryberry]

My hometown💜

[@gregwarner3753]

This is on my list next time we get there. We are thinking about renting a house for a winter escape from New England winter.

[@Bucketlistbars]

We'd love to have you!! Although, to be honest Socorro can get cold and snowy in the winter (just not like New England)! In any case thanks for the feedback and cheers!

[@seanlynch8339]

I've lived in Socorro, and it will beat New England winters, but you won't be sunbathing in January. Socorro is about 4,900 above sea level, almost a mile high. (Albuquerque is a mile high) New Mexico is a mountain state, and the continental divide runs through it. Northern New Mexico has winters like Colorado. Socorro is warmer, but don't be surprised by a stretch of 40º F days and nights below freezing. It is a relaxing place with a great deal of nature all around. The Conrad Hilton golf course on the New Mexico Tech campus is world class, Hilton grew up in San Antonio, NM about 12 Mi. south of Socorro. There are mountain hikes, ghost towns, abandoned mines, giant radio telescopes, a beautiful bosque, historic churches, ruins of a a civil war era fort, and scenic drives (Hwy 60 west) nearby. It is not an exciting place, unless you are an Astronomy fan or an explosives expert, but it is a nice quiet and quaint town.

[@gregwarner3753]

We are about 300 ft above sea level in southern NH. It is 28 deg and snowing lightly. So far the winter has been mild but we are expecting about 10 days of 25 deg highs and 10 deg lows with three snow storms. Welcome to February. Thanks for writing.

[@seanlynch8339]

@@gregwarner3753 I live in Chicago now. About 500 ft above sea level. At 16F it is the warmest it's been since last Friday! Socorro is 72 and sunny today. I'm jealous! It will go down to 39 overnight, as the dry desert air can't trap the heat. It is a relaxing place

[@jaysantos536]

Socorro is a flat out sump of a town. Just drive the main street (Business 25) from north to south. Nothing worthwhile.

[@nariko47]

I would love to live in NM. I would leave ASAP

[@M4TT4TT4CK]

haha

[@googlyg69]

another great video! thanks.

[@RubleNoon]

Great video I really like Drunken History sure wish discovery would pick you guys up.

[@larrysanchez7102]

Judge Greene is my Great Great Grandfather how cool lol

[@bobhomrich4177]

And Giovanni Biavaschi is my great grandfather.

[@brianmark3088]

Enjoy your videos. Are you going to update the book or put out a volume 2?

[@Bucketlistbars]

Hey Brian, great timing - YES! Our volume 2, e-book will be out 8/1 (that's the plan anyway), and the hard copy on 11/1. They'll both be available from amazon. We'll post a video on our youtube page when they drop, subscribe to find out (or follow us on twitter @drunkenhistory). Spread the word, and thanks again!

[@brianmark3088]

I'll be on the lookout for it. Thanks. Any chance the first book will be available on Kindle too? I see it is only available in paperback?

[@Bucketlistbars]

Brian Mark kindle is where it will be out first - the (new) date is 9/1 for kindle. It’ll have links to all video, websites, google maps, etc. the new hard copy will be along 11/1. If you want to follow us on Twitter (@drunkenhistory) or sign up for emails on our website we’ll get you updates (it’ll be on a huge price special for first week).

[@Glucoperon]

Like cow boys, drug addict Socorro townies, and nerdy tech students?? the capitol bar is for you!

[@bobhomrich4177]

Actually built in 1890

[@morning_mocho57-60]

I get my hair cuts right next to it

[@iquemedia]

local generational youth who ruin the vibe for everyone checking in here

[@MmmmVette]

DONE!!!

[@valeriegarcia7644]

Is that oh she needs a house what for himself he doesn't take care of them kids is Mom and Dad do do that a******