Are you a cynophilist? (That’s a fancy word for dog enthusiast.) If so, then you won’t want to miss the AKC Dog Show happening in Truth or Consequences in mid-October!
Pickamania 2018 in Kingston NM
8 / 25 / 18
Pickamania — a weekend-long showcase of live music set in Kingston New Mexico, has evolved from its origins as a backyard party hosted in a garlic shed into a festival celebrating the love of acoustic music of all genres.
West Lakeshore Trail, 5 miles from Truth or Consequences, hugs the western shoreline of Elephant Butte Lake, spanning a 12-mile stretch of scenic desert landscape.
Get Outdoors and Onto the Water!
5 / 24 / 17
Memorial Day Weekend is nearly here! The weather is hotter’n blazes in southern New Mexico, but fortunately, there is a lot of cool refreshing water (2 lakes, the Rio Grande) just waiting for you to enjoy it!
Kayak Fishing Tournament May 19-21
5 / 1 / 17
This catch-photo-release tournament is open to any non-motorized watercraft—canoe, kayak, rowboat, etc. Prize categories include largest & smallest largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye.
Fishstock II
8 / 14 / 15
Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Fish & Game, and a team of volunteers introduced approximately 40,000 fish into the waters of the reservoir on August 13 2015.
Fourth of July 2015 at Elephant Butte Lake will include a Sand Castle Building Contest, RV & Boat Show, and the big Fireworks Show.
Sierra County rings in 2015 with Health: First Day Hikes, a Full Moon Run and 2 wellness workshops.
“Travel Through Time” at the 16th New Mexico Architectural Fair at Ralph Edwards Park in Truth or Consequences on October 4 from 10am-4pm.
Truth or Consequences New Mexico and the nearby historic mining town of Chloride receive the New Mexico True Television treatment.
This is one of the best traditions in the county! And there are no bad seats. Come to Elephant Butte Lake on July 5 for the giant FIREWORKS SHOW that begins around 9pm. The (nominal, in any event) park fee is waived after 6pm for folks coming in to see the show. And if there’s […]
Big weekend happenings are coming up mid-June, when Elephant Butte – a city that is working to achieve status as Most Patriotic City in the nation – celebrates Flag Day! (Check out their new website for all kinds of info!) On Saturday June 14, a Flag Day Parade along Highway 195, Elephant Butte’s main thoroughfare, will […]
New Years Day hikes at Elephant Butte Lake – one at Luchini Nature Trail, the other on the historic Elephant Butte Dam which has been closed to traffic since September 11, 2001.
Labor Day Sunday at Winding Roads Park
9 / 2 / 13
Labor Day Weekend at the lake, old geezer style. No racing motors (except from afar), just a quiet park, wildlife and great views – the perfect staycationette.
In the aftermath of the Silver Fire, there was concern that Hillsboro could flood. Turns out there was a flood but it didn’t get as far as Hillsboro. This video footage was submitted by Catherine Wanek of the Black Range Lodge.
Lots to Do at Elephant Butte Lake
6 / 26 / 13
Boat, float, swim, splash, fish, sunbathe, build a sand castle, relax.
May 11 – International Migratory Bird Day!
5 / 11 / 13
In Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” Suzanne Pleshette gazed at the sky and asked “won’t they ever stop migrating?” The answer is no.
Visitor Center employee Isabel Court goes the extra mile.
Veterans Day Car Show and Run For The Wall
11 / 4 / 12
Paragliding at Elephant Butte Lake
7 / 7 / 12
Imagine, if you can, soaring high over the lake while wearing your own pair of wings.
Elephant Butte Lake – Campfires Allowed!
6 / 12 / 12
Always a good idea to check with park rangers before building a fire, of course.
Sierra County Recreation and Tourism
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