Visit Sierra County New Mexico
State parks, wilderness areas, hiking trails, and the high desert await. Ecotours are available to vast ranches with natural wonders and wildlife like bison, falcons, oryx, and bats.
Soak in the hot springs or play a round of golf in the New Mexico sunshine in winter.
In summer, cool off in our two lakes or float the Rio Grande,
County Seat: Truth or Consequences
The town named after a game show is home to tenhot spring spas. T or C’s commercial district is a great place to walk, gawk, shop, eat, and chill.
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Elephant Butte Lake
The largest lake in the state has miles of beach, marinas, boat rentals, open water, and quiet coves — all made possible by the dam that was completed in 1916. Come here to swim, jet-ski, fish, hike and camp.
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Elephant Butte
The largest lake in New Mexico
Miles of beach, marinas, boat rentals, open water, and quiet coves, all made possible by the dam that was completed in 1916.
Spaceport America
The Home of Spaceport America
Tenants have included Virgin Galactic, UPAerospace, SpaceX, Spinlaunch, and Google. Tours from T or C are available most Saturdays. Reservations required.
Miles and Miles of Wilderness
The world’s first designated wilderness and the largest in New Mexico, the Gila offers mountain trails, camp sites, and natural serenity.
Miles and Miles of Wilderness
State parks, hiking trails, and the high desert all await. You can even “eco”tour one of Ted Turner’s vast ranches, where you might see bison, falcons, oryx, or thousands of Mexican free-tail bats.
If you prefer to have pavement underfoot, check out the county’s many unique shops, galleries and studios. Explore museums and historic towns. Sample some of our locally made beer and wine, or pamper your body with a massage and a hot spring soak.
“How do I get there?”
- I-25 exits 75, 79 & 83
- 2 hours south of Albuquerque
- 2 hours north of El Paso
- 70 miles north of Las Cruces & Interstate 10
