The Return of Draw Egan - Mystery Pancake Theater at the El Cortez Theater in Truth or Consequences NM

A screening of the silent western film “The Return of Draw Egan” featuring the music of Ennio Morricone performed live by Montopolis. Comedians Mac Blake and Carlos LaRotta have rewritten the movie in the irreverent and absurdist style typical of their work with Master Pancake Theater. It’s a hilarious and rowdy good time!

colt stragoon live in hillsboro new mexico

Colt Stragoon is a four piece folk and bluegrass band from Silver City, New Mexico

Breaks Night

Come out & dance to breakbeat style electronic music along with drum and bass and electro styles. Featuring local DJs Tracer, Fuzzy Logic, and Doll Parts along with guest DJ Cortex Vortex. Kyda Kat will be painting live all night. All proceeds will help the T or C Audio Visual Alliance bring our community bigger … Read more

black cat poetry reading

The Black Cat Poets have been meeting since 1991. Anyone can join the monthly gathering and enjoy a noncritical, appreciative atmosphere and either listen or read poetry or prose to the group (5 minutes-worth, or about 3 poems). The event repeats every 1st Sunday of the month. Admission is free. Arrive early, the line for … Read more

kingpin karaoke oct 30 sidekixx

Join Nick & Lindsay for a night of fun — including a Best Dressed contest, half off bowling, and a turn at the microphone! Karaoke signups start at 7pm.

flagship romance at the lighthouse in torc

Married singers-songwriters Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson effortlessly fuse technical precision in their impeccably tight vocal blend. See them at T or C’s newest live music venue, the Lighthouse!

hogan and moss - old weird america - at Pinto in Hillsboro

Take a drive to Hillsboro and pop in to Pinto from 1-3 for live music by Hogan and Moss.

girl in vermillion student art show torc civic center

2025 Sierra County Student Art Show Schedule Friday April 18 5-7pm: Early Preview (meet the artists, buy work) Saturday April 19 All day: Food trucks outside the Civic Center 8am-4pm: Student Art Show is open for viewing & purchasing 9-11am: Judging 12-1pm: Awards Presentation 4pm: Show closes All Sierra County students in grades 6th through … Read more

hot summer nights elephant butte lake

We’re ready to party and hope you are too!! Hot Summer Nights is 5-9PM July 27th. DON’T FORGET to bring lawn chairs so you can sit and enjoy the music! We’ve got some amazing artists coming out, great food, and fun for everyone! Don’t miss out!☀️ 🎶 Burt Ferguson & The Good Time Band 🥙 … Read more

ice cream social at the Kingston Ghost Town Museum

The Kingston Ghost Town Museum invites everyone out to join them for an ice cream social! There will be games with prizes offered along with chocolate, strawberry and vanilla ice cream.

Mainstreet Business Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast, socialize and network with other business owners at this month’s MainStreet T or C Business Breakfast and listen to our host and guest speaker Nsikak Udoh talk about the history and offerings of Turtleback Coworking. Open to all T or C and Sierra County business owners, business operators, and community leaders.

spaceport open house

This event has reached capacity — registration is closed. Spaceport America is hosting an Open House event in conjunction with the Las Cruces Space Festival. There will be many opportunities to see fly-ins, have family fun, interact in STEM activities, try different food vendors, and see space-related vendors. Anyone 18 and over is required to … Read more

the rifters - live music in hillsboro

The Rifters represent modern Western music with sincerity and honor, with lyrics, tunes and harmonies meant to celebrate a particular place and to encase it in the listener’s memory. With their soaring three-part harmonies the band use a myriad of acoustic and electric instruments that traverse a range of musical styles that never fail to … Read more

kate rose at Ingo's Art Cafe

Kate Rose learned a rooted, earthy, living tradition of fiddle-playing from farmers on the west coast of Ireland, gathering tunes and stories from the older generation in the 1990s. Her shows engage the audience, teaching dance steps, telling stories, and bringing the community together.

Birds of a Feather Golf Tournament

A charity golf tournament benefitting Birds of a Feather Parrot Rescue of New Mexico. 1st and 2nd place prizes will be awarded for the longest drive and closest to the pin. Get outside and play some golf for a good cause!

Enchanted horse dressage course

Join Zia Working Equitation Club for a Working Equitation Clinic and Schooling show with Tessa Nicolet! Both events take place at the beautiful Enchanted Horse Dressage in Caballo, NM. Join the clinic, schooling show or both to learn more about the sport of working equitation and test your skills! Contact for registration information and forms.

saturday night dance at the fiddlers playhouse

Come join the fun every Saturday night — dance and sing along with old time classic tunes performed by locals. $5 cover charge. Low cost memberships are available for reduced admission. Free parking, coffee and snacks included.

Kingston Coffee Stop

Stop by for coffee or tea and stay and visit a bit at this nice little community venue between Silver City and Truth or Consequences.  Donations accepted.

Bats & Brews - Turner Tours, Sierra Grande and T or C Brewing

This summer, Sierra Grande and the Armendaris Ranch are offering the opportunity to witness one of the largest bat migrations on the planet, all while sipping on local craft beer. The popular Bats & Brews tour brings you first to Truth or Consequences Brewing, then to the Armendaris, where you’ll see the evening fly-out of … Read more

torc pride 2025

A three day celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride in T or C. Schedule of Events Friday, June 20, 2025 Saturday June 21, 2025 Sunday June 22, 2025 See TorCPride.org for details Check out the merch!

Cello performance by Third Seven

Cello like you have never seen it! The touring one man cello artist called “Third Seven” will be performing in concert at the Riverbend Hot Springs’ new venue (at Mims & Austin). Third Seven uses looping and layering of cello, percussion, and vocals to create a memorable and thought-provoking performance that you will definitely not … Read more

pickamania music festival kingston nm

Seating at the outdoor pavilion includes chairs on the grass, with scattered benches under shade trees. Guests are welcome to bring their own camp chairs, shade and picnic baskets. Local apple pie and other snacks are available for purchase, and Black Range Vineyards vends wine and beer throughout the event. Weekend campers can make use of … Read more

big ditch crickets performing for a contra dance in Hillsboro

The Hillsboro Community Center is hosting a Contra Dance featuring the Big Ditch Crickets from Silver City. Contra has origins in English and Scottish country dance. A contra dance event is a social gathering that anyone can attend — bring yourself, bring a partner or bring a group of friends. Dancers form lines and follow … Read more

Introverts Book Club

Love reading but are not so great with the group setting of traditional book clubs? Looking for peace & solitude, but you still want just a bit of human contact? The weekly Silent Book Club at Black Cat Books & Coffee might be what you’re looking for.

kayak fishing tournament elephant butte lake

This catch-photo-release tournament is open to any angler in any kind of water craft that isn’t gas-powered —(electric-powered allowed) — canoe, kayak, rowboat, etc—fishing with one rod at a time. How to Register: 2025 Kayak Fishing Tournament Schedule Friday May 16: 6-8pm – registration & mandatory board checks, captain’s meeting at the Elephant Butte Community … Read more

Star Gazing Party

Head up to Kingston on Saturday or Sunday night to view and learn about planets, stars and constellations with Professor John Stocke.

audra rogers at love shack torc

Come check out Love Shack and listen to Taos singer Audra Rogers on the Patio! Love Shack is open from 4-8, Audra starts at 6:30.

torc book club meeting monthly

T or C has a book club! The aim is to meet up once a month or so. Each member has an opportunity to suggest books to read and discuss. The book selected for May 2024: ”North Woods” by Daniel Mason, “a sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told … Read more

bass and light festival torc nm

Held over 2 Days at 4 locations and featuring 10 Audio & Visual Artists, the Bass & Light Festival adds to the fun of Fiesta Weekend! Get tickets at Ingo’s Art Cafe, 422 N. Broadway Friday & Saturday, 9am-1pmStart your day at Ingo’s Art Cafe – 10% off with Festival Ticket Friday May 3rd: 5pm-8pm: … Read more

fiesta historical walking tour may 5

Join Dimid Hayes, amateur historian, for a two-hour walk-and-talk tour of the old Hot Springs Historical District of Truth or Consequences. If you’ve ever wondered about this small town — the name, who was here before Europeans, why are people so friendly, what happened to the Buckhorn bar, or “why is that so sad?” — … Read more

girls night out at the T or C Civic Center

It’s a Girls Night Out at the Civic Center, with music, dancing, food, shopping, pampering, giveaways and much more. Get tickets at Rebel Roadrunner, Serenity, Sierra Makers and Mile Marker 7.

fiesta rodeo

Sponsored by the Sierra County Sheriff’s Posse and the NMRA, the Fiesta Rodeo offers 3 days of cowboy fun! Friday & Saturday: Vendors Open at 8amGate Opens @ 5pmRodeo @ 7pm After the Friday Rodeo concludes, there will be a dance featuring local favorites Suthern Blend with a cash bar provided by Caballo Tavern. Sunday: … Read more

portraits by leo neufeld, instructor of a portrait-making workshop at Rio Bravo Gallery in T or C NM

Leo Neufeld, an artist and an art instructor from Albuquerque, will teach a portrait workshop at Rio Bravo Fine Art gallery. Cost includes all drawing materials and model fee.

work by reed rische and john johanek at the regional art show

Peruse an amazing collection of art in the beautiful setting of the Clubhouse at Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort, starting at 5 pm on Friday April 4. The event, open through the weekend, will showcase artists whose work is represented by more than a dozen local galleries. Art on display will include paintings, mixed media, … Read more

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus in Truth or Consequences

C&M Circus is coming to Truth or Consequences on April 20th! Two shows will be performed under a real Circus Big Top. The 90 minute family-friendly show features Big Cats, Tight Rope, Aerialists, Foot Juggling, Horses, Daredevils and so much more! A portion of the proceeds will go to support the T or C Lions … Read more

T or C singer songwriter Burt Ferguson

Enjoy a Saturday afternoon on the patio at Shattuck Vineyard with Singer/songwriter Burt Ferguson. Zintastic wine & appetizers will be available for purchase.

easter egg hunt elephant butte lake

Join Elephant Butte Lake State Park (plus the Easter Bunny) to hunt for 4000 eggs hidden at Lions Beach! The event is for kids age 1 to 11, who’ll hunt in four groups. First group starts at 10am.

hungrytown at artist abbey

Hungrytown’s music has received extensive radio airplay worldwide and has appeared on several television shows, including The Daily Show and Portlandia.

horses mouth pop up circus

Acrobats, musicians, aerialists, illusionists and lots of stupendous shenanigans will happen at this Fiesta Fundraising event! Bring the kids out to the Thursday night performance – Friday’s performance is adults only. Get tickets at Rebel Roadrunner, Serenity and Sierra Makers Market or by calling 757-677-6560. Sponsored by Sierra del Rio Golf.