Sierra County has been a coveted geographical destination since Tyrannosaurus Rex roamed these lands millions of years before us. More recently, the "healing power" of the many natural hot springs brought Geronimo and his Chiricahua Apache warriors to this area to treat their battle wounds. Today, Sierra County continues to be one of the most beautiful mountain and desert regions in New Mexico.

Truth or Consequences
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Formerly called Hot Springs, in 1951 the town changed its name in honor of the radio & TV show, Truth or Consequences. Nestled between Las Cruces and Albuquerque on Interstate 25, Truth or Consequences is renowned for its year-round wonderful climate, recreational facilities, and the mineral waters.

Elephant Butte State Park
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Elephant Butte State Park is the largest state park in New Mexico with an annual visitation of more than one million people. The lake is host to many forms of water recreation, including boating, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, and canoeing. It has sandy beaches, quiet coves, full service marinas, camping areas, designated RV hookup areas, and enough open water for cabin cruisers and houseboats. Elephant Butte Lake and the Rio Grande River are also destinations for many wildlife and birdwatchers.

Elephant Butte Dam
The Elephant Butte Dam was constructed between 1911 and 1916 in an effort to control the waters of the Rio Grande for irrigation purposes. When the dam was completed, it was the largest structure built in the United States to impound water, creating the world ’s largest man made reservoir. The Dam stands 306 feet high and 1,674 feet long and retains a 40-mile long reservoir that covers approximately 36,000 acres.

Sierra County Hot Springs
Sierra County is widely known for its abundant natural hot springs and its many eclectic spas offering soaks in the 104 degree mineral water, massages, reflexology, chiropractic services, yoga, and other healing arts. The site of the present Truth or Consequences was considered "neutral grounds" by the Southwestern indigenous people long before the area was settled. Here they gathered without conflict for the inter-tribal exchange and to bathe their wounds and other ailments.

Sierra County Ghost Towns
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Sierra County has a rich history. Long before the region was known as Sierra County, it was home to Apaches and other Native Americans; and to Hispanic ranchers and farmers and their historic churches and cemeteries. The many mines of the region produced millions in silver and gold in Lake Valley, Kingston, Chloride and Hillsboro in the 1870s, 80s and 90s. Many of these townships have long been deserted and exist now as historical gems.

Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest, which contains more federal land than any other national forest outside of Alaska, rises above the desert country of southwestern New Mexico and expands 3.3 million acres of publicly owned forest and range land. This is a rugged realm of cactus and grass, juniper and pine, spruce and aspen, and few people. The Continental Divide meanders for 170 miles through this awesome canyon country, once the stronghold of Apache warrior Geronimo and his followers. Centuries ago, cliff dwelling tribes lived here, and the remains of their homes are scattered throughout the forest. The mountain ranges of the Gila include the Mogollon, Tularosa, Diablo, Big Burro, San Francisco and Mangas Mountains, and the Black Range. Elevations start at 4,500 feet in the desert and rise to almost 10,000 feet on the often snow-covered crest of Whitewater Baldy.

New Mexico Spaceport
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New Mexico’s 27 square mile spaceport site is just 21 miles east of the entrance to Turtleback Mountain Resort. With an expected completion date of 2009/10, this $225 million "purpose-built" spaceport near Upham, New Mexico will be the home of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic world headquarters and the company’s primary operating base. The Spaceport may also house rocket builders Starchaser Industries, launch specialists UP Aerospace, the annual X Prize Cup and the Rocket Racing League. Advocates envision the project as one of "national significance"—capable of supporting NASA and other U.S. government agencies in the future.

Geronimo Springs Museum & Interpretive Center
The Geronimo Springs Museum & Interpretive Center provides a background overview of the Geronimo Trail and the history of Sierra County, including displays on early American Indians, Hispanic heritage, ranching, mining, old military forts, early Hot Springs, and Ralph Edwards. Mammoth and mastodon skulls found in Sierra County, rocks and minerals, and one of the largest Mimbres and Mogollon pottery collections are also on display.

Main Street Art Gallery
The Main Street Art Gallery in Truth or Consequences features 15 juried artists ’ original paintings, limited edition prints, glass and rock art, basket making, pottery, and miniatures.

Jazz Institute
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Created by Nicholas & Sophia Peron, former owners of the legendary JazZ Inn B&B in Albuquerque, New Mexico where many of the 20th century's greatest jazz artists stayed & played from 1994 – 2003, the newly remodeled circa 1910, six building, 6000SF property is a thriving center for the study & enjoyment of jazz. The center contains a home for 5000 jazz LPs, 2000 CDs, a jazz library, art, photo & memorabilia gallery. Raw Space, Nicholas Peron's art studio & exhibition space, is also contained in one of the historic buildings.

Ralph Edwards Auditorium & Convention Center
Ralph Edwards Auditorium &Convention Center seats 1000 people and is host to many local events and activities, including the NM Old Time Fiddlers Contest. The center contains 5 conference rooms, A/V equipment with sound and lighting, in-house catering, and a business development center.

Louis Armijo Sports Complex
The City of Truth or Consequences owns and runs the Louis Armijo Sports Complex, which contains baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, children’s park, rodeo grounds, and jogging trails.

The Original Traveling Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall
In the year 2003, the community of Truth or Consequences obtained the original Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, also known as The Wall That Heals, from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund in Washington, D.C. The wall is located in Veterans Park which includes permanent flags making a tribute to each branch of the United States Armed Forces, a small information building, “The Walk of Education” containing sixteen marble monuments paying tribute to each armed conflict that the United States has been involved in, and a permanent shelter and a column burial site overlooking the Rio Grande River. Future plans include the building of an educational/teaching museum.