All Sierra County students in grades 6th through 12th—traditional and homeschooled—are invited to submit up to 3 original works of art. This is thanks in part to the encouragement of the art teachers and others at the T or C schools, donators, The Center Gallery Fine Art, and the Sierra County Arts Council. All student applicants, even […]
One day only, four-person best ball 18-hole scramble. Beginners to advanced players welcome! Bring your clubs or borrow some from the clubhouse. Sign up as a group for $180, or as a single for $45. Register online or show up for same-day registration at 8am. Play starts at 9. Breakfast, lunch, a goodie bag, snacks […]
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 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 […]