Chloride NM Doodle Dum, photo by Moshe Koenick

Posts From The Road: Chloride, New Mexico

The Los Alamos Post’s Gary Warren visited Chloride New Mexico as part of the “Posts from the Road” series

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Caballo Lake State Park Visitor Center

Caballo Lake State Park Opens a New Visitor Center

Caballo Lake State Park dedicated its beautiful new state-of-the-art solar-powered Visitor Center on December 11, 2021.

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illustration of the new species of dinosaur found in Sierra County NM

New dinosaur species & genus found in Sierra County

The species name turneri is for Ted Turner, who owns the land where the fossil was found, and who granted access for the study.

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Virgin Galactic to launch Richard Branson on July 11, aiming to beat Jeff Bezos to space

Virgin Galactic announced on Thursday that the space tourism company will attempt to launch its next test spaceflight on July 11 2021, carrying founder Sir Richard Branson.

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Sierra Grande Lodge outdoor bath

Summer Soaking in Truth or Consequences

When the thermometer reaches 90+ one might think twice about immersing in a hot springs bath, but there are ways to keep from overheating.

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a couples trip to Truth or Consequences & Sierra County New Mexico

A Couple’s Long Weekend in Sierra County

Looking to get away for a long weekend with your love? A future visitor has put together a 4-day itinerary for your consideration.

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Virgin Galactic Hires Two New Pilots into its Pilot Corps

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Will Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Space Flights Take Off Soon?

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Virgin Galactic Spaceship Arrives at New Home in New Mexico

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Virgin Galactic’s spaceship VSS Unity, tucked under the wing of its special carrier aircraft, took a long-awaited ferry flight Thursday from Southern California to its new home in the New Mexico desert, where it will undergo final testing in preparation for commercial operations that will carry tourists on hops into space. […]

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Second Virgin Galactic Vehicle Takes Shape

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Virgin Galactic, Italian Air Force team up

Virgin Galactic announced a contract with the Italian Air Force Wednesday to fly a science experiment tended by researchers during a flight to suborbital space on the Space­Ship­Two spacecraft. The agreement is the first time a government has contracted for such human-tended research on a commercial space vehicle, Virgin Galactic officials said. The nascent spaceline […]

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(Stand Up) Paddleboard on the Rio Grande

where to rent paddle boards, tubes and more

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Virgin Galactic’s First Test Passenger Gets Commercial Astronaut Wings

In this video, Moses describes the first flight:

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Rose, a new film made in Truth or Consequences

Film in Sierra County: Rod McCall‘s “Being Rose”

“Being Rose” was filmed in Truth or Consequences and the surrounding county. It stars Cybill Shepherd, Pam Grier, and James Brolin.

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hiking path at Elephant Butte Lake, New Mexico

Hiking at Elephant Butte’s West Lakeshore Trail

West Lakeshore Trail, 5 miles from Truth or Consequences, hugs the western shoreline of Elephant Butte Lake, spanning a 12-mile stretch of scenic desert landscape.

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Sierra County Advocate 1907

A Glimpse into History: The Sierra County Advocate, 1907

News from another century: we enjoyed seeing a few pages from the Sierra County Advocate’s April 19, 1907 issue.

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Ted Turner Is on a Mission to Save Everything

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stephenkingticket

November 19, 1983: “Stephen King Day” in T or C

Stephen King in Truth or Consequences? Yes, that happened, on November 19, 1983.

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Virgin Galactic Third Powered Flight January 2014

Virgin Galactic’s Third Powered Flight – Video!

Video of Virgin Galactic’s & SpaceShipTwo’s Third Powered Flight, which happened on January 14, 2014.

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Stegomastodon Fossil: A Major Discovery at Elephant Butte Lake

Whether you’re highly adventurous or a newbie, chances are good you’ve done it at Elephant Butte Lake State Park – by “it” we mean you’ve gotten your vehicle stuck in the sand and had to dig yourself out, or get someone to help you dig out. It’s almost a rite of passage for newcomers to […]

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Dr. Love's Hot Springs Wellness Clinic

Mineral-Rich Geothermal Waters Beget a Long History of Healers in Truth or Consequences @Hot Springs New Mexico

On Truth or Consequences’ hot springs, holistic healing, and how those two things have complemented one another for…ever.

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stuck in sand at Elephant Butte Lake

Stuck In the Sand at Elephant Butte Lake – What To Do?

So many of us have been there. At the lake, where there’s all that lovely sandy beach. And you can drive on it! Or can you? Truth is, it is all too easy to get your vehicle stuck.

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Vince Gilligan

Breaking Bad Creator Vince Gilligan on Soaking in T or C’s Hot Springs

According to Vince, “It’s a charming little town where you go to take the waters.”

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water skiing on Caballo Lake, 2013

Water Skiing on Caballo Lake

Times are you can, other times are you can’t. Either way Caballo Lake provides a nice contrast to its bigger more popular counterpart up-river.

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Frank Winston Carriage House

The Frank Winston Carriage House in Winston

If you’re in Winston, check out the old carriage house. We are pretty sure you’ve never seen anything quite like it.

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green chile cheeseburger from the Elephant Butte Hamburger boat

Burgers-N-Buns: Elephant Butte Lake’s Hamburger Boat

It’s true. There really is a restaurant floating around out on the lake during summer months.

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Las Palomas Plaza - public Hot Springs in Truth or Consequences NM

BANA – Recognizing Hot Springs Health Benefits

BANA’s mission is to support the research, information exchange, and education of the health benefits of natural mineral waters.

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Turtleback Mountain overlooks Truth or Consequences New Mexico

“Can You See It?” Turtle Mountain, Elephant Butte, and the Sleeping Indian

Check out these cool formations in the local landscape: Turtle Mountain, Elephant Butte, and the Sleeping Indian.

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not really a hospital at the bottom of the lake by Elephant Butte

Was there really a hospital at the bottom of Elephant Butte Lake?

It’s a great story. But it wasn’t really a hospital.

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Hot Springs New Mexico

Truth or Consequences – What’s With That Crazy Name?

Truth or Consequences, the town named after a game show, was called Hot Springs until 1950. Piping hot mineral water is still available at 10 downtown spas.

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Sierra County Ghost Town “Lake Valley” Steeped in the Mystery of the Old West

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On the Trail: Exploring Winston and Chloride, New Mexico Ghost Towns

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Truth or Consequences: The Most Famous Unknown Town in the US

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Cruising Grounds: Elephant Butte New Mexico

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Top 7 Hot Springs

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Soaking It Up: Cruise to Truth or Consequences for its Hot Springs and Cool Art Scene

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150 Best Fishing Spots Near You

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vintage brochure on Hot Springs New Mexico

Vintage Brochure – Hot Springs New Mexico, City of Health

Excerpt from the narrative: “The early Spanish settlers built a stockade here and called this place ‘Los Ojos Calientes de Las Palomas (Hot springs of the Doves).”

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