In 1598, the vanguard of the Spanish colonizing caravan under Juan de Oñate acquired food at the Piro pueblo of Teypana. The Spaniards named that pueblo “Socorro” which means “help” or “aid” in Spanish.
In 1598, the Spanish colonists led by Juan de Oñate obtained provisions from the Teypana village. The Spaniards renamed this settlement "Socorro," which translates to "help" or "assistance" in Spanish.