12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The smallest trailer in the lineup. It fits tight lots and loading areas when a small walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Socorro, New Mexico Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available in Socorro, New Mexico. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Socorro and across Socorro County.
Socorro is a city in Socorro County with about 8,361 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds. Rent for a few days to cover a repair, or lease for months through a renovation, a harvest, a construction project, or a seasonal peak.
Our phone line, (888) 385-5513, answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If the need is planned, use the quote form below and tell us where in Socorro the unit will sit.
Socorro, NM at a glance
Numbers for Socorro that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Winter storms in New Mexico (November to March) can slow or close roads, so tell us your start date early and we plan the trip with the forecast in mind.
- Place: city in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- Population: 8,361 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 8 of 20 New Mexico places on our list.
- Land area: 14 square miles, about 578 people per square mile.
- Socorro is the county seat of Socorro County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Albuquerque, 74 miles north.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 1.
How we plan getting a trailer to Socorro
Every rental in Socorro starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Socorro, NM moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Socorro, what failed or what you are planning, and the temperature you need. Emergencies go to (888) 385-5513.
- We match the unit. A 12 ft refrigerated trailer suits tight lots and small kitchens, a 20 ft trailer holds more, and a refrigerated container is for bulk storage over longer jobs.
- Roads that serve Socorro include I-25. We confirm which approach suits a trailer, how the truck turns onto your site, and whether anything on the last few blocks is posted or restricted.
- Socorro is roughly 74 straight-line miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest city on our list. A longer trip means we plan routes, weather, and delivery timing with more care, and we confirm both in your quote.
- We confirm power and placement. The 20 ft trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps with a NEMA plug, so have an electrician confirm your service. Pick a firm, level spot with room for the door to open and for the truck to reach it.
- Delivery and setup. On site, setup takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit, plus 4 to 6 hours if a ramp is needed or 5 to 15 minutes for stairs. Delivery timing, servicing, and minimum terms are written into your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Emergency refrigeration support in Socorro
Emergency support for Socorro runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In New Mexico, calls like this often follow wildfire and flood. If evacuations or shutoffs close a kitchen, a mobile kitchen rental and a refrigerated container can keep feeding crews and residents.
For official emergency information in New Mexico, see New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Socorro (and the Socorro County location if it is outside town limits).
- What failed: a walk-in cooler, a freezer, a compressor, or the power itself.
- How much product is at risk, and whether it must stay at 32°F (cooler) or near -5°F (freezer).
- The power available at the site and whether a truck can reach the spot.
- Keep doors closed until the unit arrives so the product holds its temperature as long as possible.
What drives cold-storage demand around Socorro
New Mexico's climate varies sharply with elevation, which ranges from about 2,848 feet to 13,161 feet. The south and the Rio Grande valley have very hot, dry summers (Roswell often tops 100 F), with monsoon thunderstorms from July to September. The north and the mountains are colder and snowier, with Raton averaging about 29 inches of snow a year. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Socorro.
Major Socorro employers include New Mexico Tech, the Bureau of Land Management, Socorro General Hospital, and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, which runs the nearby Very Large Array. Campus, hospital and observatory facilities can need temporary kitchens or backup cold storage.
Socorro is the Socorro County seat with a semi-arid climate. County seats host government facilities with food service.
Wildfire risk in New Mexico (April to July): The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire of 2022 burned about 341,700 acres, the largest wildfire in state history, and destroyed hundreds of homes. In 2024 the South Fork and Salt fires forced all Ruidoso residents to evacuate. Evacuations and utility interruptions in fire areas can leave food businesses without refrigeration and can create a need for temporary field kitchens for responders.
Flood risk in New Mexico (July to September (monsoon)): Albuquerque has arroyo flooding and monsoon storms from July to September; in Ruidoso, burn-scar flooding after fires caused repeated evacuations, and 2008 flooding damaged about 500 structures. Flash floods can damage kitchens and food storage and often create a need for temporary kitchens and warewashing.
PNM has a Public Safety Power Shutoff program to cut power in high wind and fire conditions; it did so in Las Vegas, N.M., on April 17, 2025, briefly affecting about 2,300 residents. Planned wildfire shutoffs can leave food businesses without power for hours, which can create a need for backup cold storage.
Food service and business in Socorro
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Socorro are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
Roswell is a center for irrigated farming, dairying and ranching, and Leprino Foods operates a mozzarella plant there. Cheese and dairy processing needs reliable refrigerated capacity, and plant expansions or outages can call for temporary cold storage.
Santa Fe's economy leans on state government (about 15,000 jobs) and tourism, with more than 250 galleries and a leisure and hospitality sector. Seasonal tourism restaurants and caterers can need temporary kitchens and dishwashing capacity.
Socorro customers use refrigeration trailers in three common ways: as emergency cover for a failed walk-in, as extra capacity during a peak (a harvest, a festival, a holiday week), and as temporary cold storage during a renovation. See rental prices for what each unit costs, or how to plan your site before delivery.
Demand also rises around events in New Mexico: Santa Fe Indian Market and Fiestas de Santa Fe (August and September); Roswell UFO Festival (Early July). Festival catering and pop-up food service can use temporary kitchens and cold storage.
Equipment you can rent in Socorro
Refrigeration is our focus, and Socorro customers rent the same four units as the rest of New Mexico:
Many Socorro requests pair cold storage with a mobile kitchen rental or a dishwashing trailer rental, so a facility can cook, serve, and clean up during a repair or renovation.
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The workhorse. A 20 ft trailer comes as a 32°F cooler or as a low-temperature freezer configuration, so you can match what failed.
20 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $2,995 / month
A stationary cold storage box for bulk product, built for longer projects, seasonal peaks, and renovations.
40 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $3,995 / month
The largest cold storage option. It takes pallets and bulk product for food distribution, disaster response, and large facilities.
Requirements for renting a refrigerated trailer in Socorro
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Socorro is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Federal CDC guidance says a closed refrigerator keeps food safe about 4 hours without power and a full freezer about 48 hours, and that perishable food above 40 F should be discarded. These time limits are why food businesses often look for backup refrigeration quickly during an extended outage.
The NMED Food Program permits and inspects food establishments and permits temporary events where food is served, such as county and state fairs. A temporary kitchen used at an event or by a food business generally needs approval from this program or a local program.
- Customer type: commercial or industrial only (restaurants, grocers, healthcare, schools, hospitality, distributors, government). We do not rent to residential customers.
- Power: 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps for the 20 ft trailers, with a NEMA plug. Ask your electrician to confirm the circuit at your Socorro site before delivery.
- Placement: a firm, level surface with room for the trailer, its door swing, and the delivery truck. Soft ground, steep slopes, and overhead lines are the usual problems.
- Access: send the gate or door width, any low clearances, and the best approach into the property.
- Permission: if you rent the property, get the owner or manager's approval to place a trailer. For food-safety questions, contact New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Food Program.
- Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Roads, routes, and access around Socorro
Highways and routes tied to Socorro:
Nearby places we also serve: Belen (50 miles north), Truth or Consequences (60 miles south), Albuquerque (74 miles north), Tularosa (85 miles southeast), Rio Rancho (86 miles north).
- I-25: I-25 runs north to Albuquerque and south to Las Cruces; US 60 runs east toward Clovis and west toward Arizona.
Rental prices for Socorro at a glance
Rates are the same nationwide. Rentals start from $1,895 / month for a 12 ft trailer, and the price sheet prints a separate rate for 1-6 days, 8-14 days, 15 days to 1 month, and more than 3 months. See every rate. Delivery to Socorro, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of New Mexico and the Southwest
Socorro is one of the places we list in New Mexico, and New Mexico is part of our Southwest service area. Browse the New Mexico service area for every city page in the state, or the full service-area map.
Rental terms at a glance
Rentals run by the week or by the month, with short-term and long-term options, and we answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit and about 5 hours for a kitchen or dishwashing trailer; a ramp adds 4 to 6 hours and stairs add 5 to 15 minutes. GPS tracking is possible on request. Delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Cold storage down? Call now.
Emergency refrigeration rentals in Socorro, NM.
If a walk-in cooler or freezer has stopped holding temperature, call now. Tell us your city and state, what failed, how much product is at risk, and what power is on site. Keep doors closed to hold the cold while we work out the right trailer or container for you.
Socorro rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Socorro, New Mexico?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Socorro and Socorro County. Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with your address. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; availability, delivery, and terms are confirmed in your quote.
How do I get a trailer if Socorro is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Socorro is about 74 miles south of Albuquerque, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Socorro?
The 20 ft refrigerated trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Have a licensed electrician confirm your service at the Socorro site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Socorro County?
Start with New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Food Program (https://www.env.nm.gov/foodprogram/). Rules vary by jurisdiction, so check with them before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
Can I rent a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer in Socorro too?
Yes. When a kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens from 24 ft to 40 ft and dishwashing trailers from 22 ft to 38 ft. Many Socorro customers pair them with a refrigerated trailer so they can cook, serve, and clean up while permanent equipment is repaired.
What should I do before wildfire season in New Mexico?
Know your site's power and placement details, keep our number ((888) 385-5513) handy, and call early if a forecast puts your walk-in at risk. Wildfire risk in New Mexico is highest April to July.
Sources for local facts
Sources
Local facts on this page come from public sources. Population is the Census Bureau's 2023 estimate.
What to send for a fast quote
- The city and state where the unit will sit
- What failed and how much product is at risk
- Cooler (32°F) or freezer temperature needed
- Power available at the site: voltage, phase, and amps
- Access: gate or door width, surface, and where the unit will be placed
- How long you expect to need it
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 385-5513 any time.