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.
history
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.
November 19, 1983: “Stephen King Day” in T or C
Stephen King in Truth or Consequences? Yes, that happened, on November 19, 1983.
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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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.
Was there really a hospital at the bottom of Elephant Butte Lake?
It’s a great story. But it wasn’t really a hospital.
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.
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).”