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  • Truth or Consequences Fiesta

    Downtown Truth or Consequences, NM, United States

    Held annually since 1950, this celebration includes a parade, contests, a rodeo, live music, vendors, a beer garden, kids fishing derby, and much more. A complete schedule is on the Fiesta website. Admission Free

  • Kayak Fishing Tournament

    Elephant Butte Lake State Park 101 Highway 195, Elephant Butte, NM, United States

    Kayak launching spots include Marina del Sur, Rock Canyon, Dam Site Marina and shoreline areas such as as Dirt Dam, Lions Beach, Rattlesnake Island, Hot Springs Landing Cove, Long Point, Lost Canyon, Three Sisters and Monticello South Point. Be aware of soft sand areas to avoid getting stuck even with 4-wheel drive. Email EBkayakT@gmail.com or call 575-744-4185 […]

  • Junior Open Fishing Tournament

    Elephant Butte Lake State Park 101 Highway 195, Elephant Butte, NM, United States

    An Elephant Butte tradition since the late 1970s, this Father’s Day Fishing Tournament is sponsored each year by the Elephant Butte Bass Anglers. Weigh-in is at noon on Saturday at the Dam Site Marina. Every participant gets a t-shirt, drinks, prizes, and a hamburger & hot dog lunch on Saturday at 1, after the 12pm weigh-in. […]

  • Fireworks Show at Elephant Butte Lake

    Elephant Butte Lake State Park 101 Highway 195, Elephant Butte, NM, United States

    Show begins at dusk, usually launching from Rattlesnake Island; it can be seen from almost anywhere at the lake! It’s the biggest fireworks show in New Mexico reflected on the waters of the state’s largest body of water! Rain date is the next night (Sunday). Park entry fees are usually waived after 6pm the day […]

  • Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta

    Elephant Butte Lake State Park 101 Highway 195, Elephant Butte, NM, United States

    7:30-9am: mass ascension from Lions Beach **All events are weather dependent and subject to change or cancellation Admission State Park fees apply, $5 per vehicle

  • Pickamania

    Black Range Lodge 50 Kingston Main Street, Kingston, NM, United States

    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 free primitive […]

  • Sierra County Fair

    Sierra County Fairgrounds 2953 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences, NM, United States

    Arts, crafts, livestock, food vendors, community groups, and fun! Fair exhibits are open to the general public Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. The Junior Livestock Dance is either Friday or Saturday night. Admission Free

  • Chile Challenge 4-Wheel Drive Trail Event

    Caballo Lake State Park Highway 187, Mile Markers 166-167, Caballo, NM, United States

    The Chile Challenge attracts 4-wheel drive vehicle operators of all experience levels to drive trails “from scenic to sinister” in a supervised, nationally recognized, 4-wheeling event. Family Oriented Trail Rides to Extreme Trail Challenges Riverside Camping on the Rio Grande Evening events include Wednesday evening Pot Lock with BBQ provided by the LCFWDC, Friday Evening Vendor […]

  • Trinity Site Tour

    White Sands Missile Range Exit I-25 on mile marker 139 (San Antonio, N.M.) and head 12 miles east or exit U.S. Highway 54 onto U.S. Highway 380 and head west 53 miles of Carrizozo, N.M. Turn south on New Mexico State Highway 525 and head south five miles to the Stallion gate., NM, United States

    The Trinity Site is where the first atomic bomb was tested at 5:29:45 a.m. Mountain War Time on July 16, 1945. Visitors on the Trinity Site Tour usually see Ground Zero, “Jumbo” bomb casing, the McDonald House, one of the old instrumentation bunkers, historical photos, a Fatman bomb casing, and part of the original crater […]

  • Studio Tour: Artists of Sierra County

    See the working spaces of local artists on this tour featuring creative spaces in Truth or Consequences, Hillsboro and other local spots. A mixer will be held in downtown T or C on Saturday night. Participating artists include Andrew Williams, Andria Olinger, Anne Dimit-Buckley, Dimid Hayes, Don Hallock, Hieronymus Bogs, Joanne Long, Julia Masaoka, June […]

  • T or C Desert Ultra

    Rotary Park 450 W. Riverside, Truth or Consequences, NM, United States

    Starting from TorC’s Rotary Park, cross the Rio Grande on foot to run a combination of jeep roads and trails; meander up and down scenic arroyos featuring unique flora and pass by old mining sites, all while winding through the foothills of the Caballo Mountains. Rotary Park is event HQ. A few camping spots are here. Find […]

  • Elephant Butte Fine Arts & Crafts Show

    Elephant Butte RV Resort Center & Bigfoot Wine Patio 402 Butte Boulevard & 212 Warm Springs Boulevard, Elephant Butte, NM, United States

    This holiday gift-buying event features locally-made, one-of-a-kind items at two locations simultaneously! At the Elephant Butte Events Center, enjoy Shattuck wines, fresh kettle corn and hot dogs while you peruse jewelry, paintings, quilts, wreaths, ornaments, pottery, gourd art, sculptures, hand-made truffles, and much more. Visit Bigfoot Wine Patio to see more art and enjoy food, […]