Do you love taking photos? Do you live in Southern New Mexico or are you visiting before November 8? This post is for you!
Read MoreThe Los Alamos Post’s Gary Warren visited Chloride New Mexico as part of the “Posts from the Road” series
Read MoreSierra County has some of the finest ecotourism experiences in the USA, thanks to Ted Turner!
Read MoreHalloween is happening in Sierra County!
Read MoreA little update about some of the new developments — all good! — in Sierra County.
Read MoreThe Visitor Center is located inside the amazing Lee Belle Johnson Building, which also serves as a departure point for tours to the Spaceport.
Read MoreNew Mexico Magazine writer Molly Boyle explores Truth or Consequences
Read MoreCheryl Fallstead, Olivia Belcher, and Daniel Gonzales cover all kinds of territory in this article for “Neighbors” magazine.
Read MoreCaballo Lake State Park dedicated its beautiful new state-of-the-art solar-powered Visitor Center on December 11, 2021.
Read MoreWe’re keeping a list, not necessarily checking it twice, and will add more info as details reach us.
Read MoreThanksgiving is upon us – here’s where to find traditional and not-so traditional turkey feasts.
Read MoreWondering what to do if you’re in Sierra County for the Halloween weekend? Here are some ideas.
Read MoreThe species name turneri is for Ted Turner, who owns the land where the fossil was found, and who granted access for the study.
Read MoreVirgin 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.
Read MoreWhen the thermometer reaches 90+ one might think twice about immersing in a hot springs bath, but there are ways to keep from overheating.
Read MoreLooking to get away for a long weekend with your love? A future visitor has put together a 4-day itinerary for your consideration.
Read MoreNew Mexico is currently operating under the “Red to Green Framework.” For the past several weeks Sierra County has been in the safest tier, aka “Turquoise.”
Read MoreNew Mexico is currently operating under the “Red to Green Framework.” (source: nmhealth.org) After a few relaxing weeks in the Turquoise tier, Sierra County was demoted two tiers, to Yellow, on April 21. Counties at the Yellow Level have either a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants […]
Read MoreReservations for camping on the beach are available at all of Sierra County’s State Parks.
Read MoreMarch in Sierra County New Mexico: Spaceport Tours reopen, State Parks are open to all, a couple of events and planned, and we are cautiously optimistic!
Read MoreThanks to Skip “The Barber“ Bennett for these beautiful photos, all shot near Kingston, of the Black Range Mountains after the big snow of Valentine’s Day 2021.
Read MorePickamania weekend is September 11-13 and will be streamed on Facebook. And local restaurants are open-er.
Read MoreOne day we will gather, walk around freely (unmasked!), and maybe even hug again, and we’ll probably appreciate those activities so much more, having lived through this very strange 2020.
Read MoreInformation on Sierra County restaurant operations and closures during the coronovirus pandemic. Restaurants are able to reopen at 50% capacity as of June 1, 2020.
Read MoreLOS 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. […]
Read MoreA list of events in Sierra County New Mexico – live music, performance, annual events, weekly events (Spaceport America, yoga classes, etc).
Read MoreVirgin 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 […]
Read Morewhere to rent paddle boards, tubes and more
Read MoreIn this video, Moses describes the first flight:
Read More“Being Rose” was filmed in Truth or Consequences and the surrounding county. It stars Cybill Shepherd, Pam Grier, and James Brolin.
Read MoreScenes from past years’ Annual Gathering of Quilts at Ralph Edwards Auditorium and the Wood Carvers Display right next door:
Read MoreConsult our list of attractions and activities if you never want to run out of things to do in Truth or Consequences and Sierra County!
Read MoreWest 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.
Read MoreSave some holiday shopping for these special events sponsored by Sierra County’s artists, crafters, business owners and organizations.
Read MoreNews from another century: we enjoyed seeing a few pages from the Sierra County Advocate’s April 19, 1907 issue.
Read MoreThree wineries in Sierra County – Shattuck Vineyards in Caballo, Black Range Vineyards in Hillsboro, & Point Blanc Winery in Truth or Consequences – sell local wine and offer wine tastings.
Read MoreTed Turner Enterprises’ ecotours in Sierra County take guests to areas of unspoiled beauty. This video offers a preview.
Read MoreA variety of tours to Ted Turner’s Armendaris and Ladder Ranches are currently available, including a Paleontology Tour, several Mountain Bike tours, and Rock Art Tours. For more information on how to sign up, see the Ted Turner Expeditions website. More ideas for Tours, DIY Itineraries and Road Trips is here: TOURS
Read MoreSierra County has some charming restaurants that are off the beaten path. Enjoy a scenic drive to these dining spots in Hillsboro, Chloride and Arrey.
Read MoreStephen King in Truth or Consequences? Yes, that happened, on November 19, 1983.
Read MoreDowntown Truth or Consequences has two new Visitor Centers located in the heart of the hot springs district. The Spaceport America Visitor Center and the Geronimo Trail VIsitor Center opened to the public on June 26.
Read MoreThe state’s Largest Landowner is opening his two enormous ranches near Truth or Consequences to eco-tourism. It could be a pretty big deal.
Read MoreThe City of Truth or Consequences, with enthusiastic support from the New Mexico Historic Preservation Office, is currently overseeing revisions to the Lee Belle Johnson Center, which is set to open in late June as an interim Spaceport America Visitor Center.
Read MoreThe City Pool uncovers in the hot springs district while a BMX bike track debuts on south Broadway.
Read MoreA new commercial for Truth or Consequences, its downtown, and ten wonderful hot spring spas.
Read MoreTwo historical societies, some fabulous museums (Geronimo! Pioneer Store!) and the Kingston Spit and Whittle Club keep history alive in Sierra County.
Read MoreHot news in the old hot springs district!
Read MoreTruth or Consequences New Mexico and the nearby historic mining town of Chloride receive the New Mexico True Television treatment.
Read MoreVideo of Virgin Galactic’s & SpaceShipTwo’s Third Powered Flight, which happened on January 14, 2014.
Read MoreWhether 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 […]
Read MoreOn Truth or Consequences’ hot springs, holistic healing, and how those two things have complemented one another for…ever.
Read MoreSo 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.
Read MoreDid you know that Monticello New Mexico, located in the northwest quadrant of Sierra County, is where some of the best organic balsamic vinegar on the planet is made? It’s true! The Darland Company LLC makes America’s only traditional-style, organic, aged balsamic vinegar. The Wall Street Journal featured a story about the company and their […]
Read MoreHaving knocked out 21 consecutive soaks, Ruanna Waldrum assesses the results.
Read MoreAccording to Vince, “It’s a charming little town where you go to take the waters.”
Read MoreBoat, float, swim, splash, fish, sunbathe, build a sand castle, relax.
Read MoreTimes 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.
Read MoreIf you’re in Winston, check out the old carriage house. We are pretty sure you’ve never seen anything quite like it.
Read MoreIt’s true. There really is a restaurant floating around out on the lake during summer months.
Read MoreWinding up the “21 day soaking regimen” at Riverbend Hot Springs’ public pools – 5 temperatures to choose from with gorgeous river views, not bad!
Read MoreLearning the hard way that soaking should never be though of as an endurance contest.
Read MorePre-Fiesta escape to peace and quiet at La Paloma Hot Springs & Spa.
Read MoreSierra Grande Lodge’s Spirit Bath is big, beautiful, and is filled by a mineral waterfall. Also – jets!
Read MoreVisit to the indoor baths at Hay-Yo-Kay – and yes, you WILL sleep better after bathing in the hot springs of Truth or Consequences!
Read MoreSchedule time before or after your bath at the Charles Motel & Spa to check out the gift shop.
Read MoreThe bad news: Pelican Spa’s baths are for Lodging Guests only. The good news – Pelican Spa has more than 25 lodging rooms!
Read MoreA trip to Blackstone’s extremely popular Wet Room – mineral bath + steam room!
Read MoreThe Rio bath, one of Riverbend Hot Springs’ beautiful private pools (with a view of the Rio Grande!).
Read MoreSunny, warm and breezy: a perfect day to try out Fire Water Lodge’s outdoor bath.
Read MoreSoaking it up at the uber-authentic Artesian Mineral Baths.
Read MoreIndian Springs’ large bath provides much-needed recovery from terrorists. #dramaqueen
Read MoreA mini vacation on the roof of the Charles Motel & Spa.
Read MoreThe Long House at Hay-Yo-Kay, plus a lot of information about Truth or Consequences hot springs, not to be confused with mineral baths.
Read MoreBlackstone HIstoric baths – best kept secret of the budget-friendly half-hour soak in T or C?
Read MoreHanging out (literally) in one of La Paloma Hot Springs’ private artesian baths.
Read MoreA luxurious soak in the beautiful Mineral Bath at the Sierra Grande Lodge and Spa.
Read MoreDay 4 takes me to Indian Springs small bath – a first for me! It’s a perfect soaker for a party of one.
Read MoreFire Water’s baths are normally for Fire Water Lodgers only, but I’m given a free pass as part of the “21 soaks” project.
Read MoreThe Charles was built in the 1930s and while it has been updated, the pink-tiled baths in the ladies’ hot spring bathing area retain their historic feel.
Read MoreDay One of the 21 day soaking adventure begins at Blackstone Hotsprings’ Historic Bath #2.
Read MoreThe website for one of our local hot spring spas says this: “Local legend has it that taking the waters 3 times a day for 21 days in a row will cure anything that ails you.” That’s a cool legend, right? But…is it true?
Read MoreBANA’s mission is to support the research, information exchange, and education of the health benefits of natural mineral waters.
Read MoreCheck out these cool formations in the local landscape: Turtle Mountain, Elephant Butte, and the Sleeping Indian.
Read MoreIt’s a great story. But it wasn’t really a hospital.
Read MoreTruth 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.
Read MoreExcerpt 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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