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Attractions
T. or C. and Sierra County welcome visitors from around the world. The peace and quiet is a welcome change for some visitors, while others prefer the recreational offerings. Our biggest fans come for the summer recreation at New Mexico's largest lake, Elephant Butte, just a few miles north of the city. Our neighbor, The City of Elephant Butte, can swell in population on holiday weekends up to 100,000.
The quieter lake, Caballo, is just 20 miles south of T. or C., at exit 59 on I-25.
In addition to its lakes, Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course draws golfers from miles around with its mature trees and landscaping and modest green fees. More information can be found here.
There are many yearly events and festivals in the Truth or Consequences area. Below are just some of them:
| Event | Approximate Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Cuchillo Pecan Festival | February |
Bernice Ritch 505-743-3201 |
| Gymkhanas | Start in March |
Deann Chavez 505-894-3205 |
| Easter Sunrise Services at Elephant Butte State Park | Easter Sunday |
EB Chamber of
Commerce 505-744-4708 |
| New Mexico High School Rodeo | First Weekend in April |
Deann Chavez 505-894-3205 |
| Bass Fishing Tournament, Elephant Butte Lake State Park | April |
Randy Smith 505-439-1096 |
| Winston Spring Festival | April |
Tammy Garret 505-743-3477 |
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Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta, Elephant Butte Lake State Park |
April |
EB Chamber of Commerce 505-744-4708 |
| Fiesta Golf Tournament | April |
Gerry Falls 505-744-5224 |
| New Mexico Old Time Fiddlers Fiesta Contest | April |
Sada Cox 505-894-1506 sadacox@zianet.com |
| Truth or Consequences Annual Fiesta | May |
Fiesta Board 505-894-2946 |
| NMRA Sanctioned Fiesta Rodeo | May |
Sierra County Sheriff's Posse - Deann Chavez 505-894-3205 |
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Chili Challenge Cookoff, Elephant Butte Lake State Park |
June |
Brigitte Sutherland 505-894-3264 |
| 4th of July, Independence Day Celebration at Elephant Butte Lake State Park | July | |
| Hillsboro Apple Festival | September |
Maree Westland 505-895-5686 |
| Chili Festival in Hatch, NM | September | |
| Sierra County Fair and FFA/4H Member Junior Livestock Sale | October |
Albert Lyon 505-894-2375 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Festival | October | |
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Dragboat Racing, Elephant Butte Lake State Park |
October |
Ken Swan 505-298-4318 |
| Geronimo Days | October |
Jim Brannon 505-894-2181 |
| New Mexico Old Time Fiddlers Fall Contest | October | Sada Cox|
| Veteran's Day Car Show< | November |
Bill Callahan 505-894-6900 |
| RSVP Enchilada Dinner | December |
RSVP 505-894-6641 |
| Community Chorus Annual Christmas Concert | December |
Jill Hart 505-744-5467 |
| Hillsboro Christmas in The Foothills | December |
Ben Lewis 505-895-5278 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration | December |
Maria Lamb 505-894-5278 |
| Luminaria Display Elephant Butte | December |
EB Chamber of Commerce 505-744-4708 |
Other information on the Truth or Consequences area can be found at:
City of Truth or Consequences (this web site)
Truth or Consequences/Sierra County Chamber of Commerce
Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce