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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Artists, artisans and crafters from Hillsboro, Kingston, Berrenda, Animas Creek, T or C, Las Cruces and neighboring areas will be set up at the Hillsboro Community Center. Food will be available from the HCC kitchen. Elsewhere in the community visit the Hillsboro General Store Cafe, the Hillsboro Trading Post, Ike Wilton’s Custom Leather, Jessica Wertz Ceramics, Persnickety’s, Rio Abajo Rio, Sue’s […]