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The mountains are calling! Now is as good a time as any to visit Sierra County and experience a hidden playground in a winter wonderland.

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Relax at Sierra Hot Springs

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Test your skills on the Downieville Downhill

Downieville, California

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Sierra City, California

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Armendaris Bats & Brews Tour

A seasonal tour starting at TorC’s downtown brewery, ending at the Bat Cave on Ted Turner’s Armendaris Ranch.

Creative Photo Tours

Learn new camera or smartphone photography skills while visiting unique locations around Sierra County.

Dam Site Retreats & Workshops

Improve your photography skills under the guidance of a local professional photographer at 2-day workshop or 5-day retreat.

Ecotours by Ted Turner Reserves

The Ladder and Armendaris ranches feature some of the most spectacular unspoiled landscapes in the southwest.

Fishing & Hunting: Guides & Outfitters

Hunting and fishing guides offer a variety of experiences in the great outdoors.

Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch

Guests enjoy unlimited horseback riding through the spectacular scenery of the Gila National Forest. Book 3-5 nights.

Macabre Tour of Truth or Consequences

A fun walking tour of T or C featuring salacious stories about prostitution, Apache attacks, crimes and ghosts.

Tour Spaceport America

While you still can! To see the Spaceport book a tour, watch for an open house or volunteer for an event like the Spaceport America Cup.

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• Riverbend Hot Springs
• Elephant Butte Lake State Park
• Geronimo Springs Museum
• Veterans Memorial Park
• Hot Springs Bathhouse Historic and Commercial District
• Caballo Lake State Park

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• Riverbend Hot Springs
• Elephant Butte Lake State Park
• Geronimo Springs Museum
• Veterans Memorial Park
• Hot Springs Bathhouse Historic and Commercial District
• Caballo Lake State Park

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Located midway between El Paso Texas and Albuquerque, Sierra County is a perfect getaway spot for those wanting to escape urban sprawl and spend time in the great outdoors.

Elephant Butte Lake, the largest body of water in the state and the location of one of its most popular State Parks, is connected by the Rio Grande to quieter Caballo Lake. Both lakes offer excellent boating, camping, fishing & birding.

Downtown Truth or Consequences, formerly “Hot Springs,” has some of the finest hot mineral water in the world and is touted as America’s Most Affordable Spa Town. Ten commercial spas downtown are available for soaks, lodging, and other forms of pampering. The Gila High Country lies along the west edge of Sierra County, providing cooler temperatures and hours of exploration in the form of pristine wilderness and living ghost towns. The beautiful Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway connects the Gila to the shimmering desert lakes offering landscapes with a raw authentic southwest flavor. Now the home of Spaceport America, Sierra County merges the past with the future in the new era of rocketry. The commercialization of space travel is launching from our back yard. Come experience Sierra County!

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Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway located in Sierra County from Emery Pass to the Rio Grande to Elephant Butte Lake to Winston to Beaver Head. 

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Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members.  Non-members can inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.

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Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Pool members.  Non-pool members may inquire about attending (based on availability) for a fee.

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Description During this weeklong block of instruction, we go over several topics to include organizational skills, leadership, supervising pursuits, character development, and dealing with difficult employees. This is a dynamic block of instruction and will immerse you into the world of supervision. Prepare for a lot of interaction and dialog discussing all facets of taking on that new responsibility. Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members.  Non-pool members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.

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• Geronimo Springs Museum
• Veterans Memorial Park
• Hot Springs Bathhouse Historic and Commercial District
• Caballo Lake State Park

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Sierra County Government

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Sierra County Commission

The County of Sierra is divided into three Districts. Each District is represented by one Commissioner. Commissioners are elected "at large."

Meetings are scheduled every third Tuesday of the month. Dates are subject to change. Changes to meeting time or location are posted in news and updates .

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Hank Hopkins

Jornada RC&D, SVH Joint Powers Commission, Sierra County Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board

Next Commission Meeting:

• May Commission Meeting May Commission Meeting Time: 10:00 am Regular meeting of the County Commission Commission Chambers, 1712 N. Date Street, Truth or Consequences NM 87901

Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers, 1712 N. Date Street, unless otherwise noted.

Agenda Items must be submitted by 5pm on the Monday of the week prior to Tuesday‘s Commission meeting in order to be considered.

County Commission Agendas

April 16, 2024 – special April 16, 2024 – regular March 26, 2024 – special March 19, 2024 – regular February 20, 2024 – regular January 23, 2024 – regular December 19, 2023 – regular November 14, 2023 – regular October 17, 2023 – regular September 15, 2023 – special September 13, 2023 – regular August 17, 2023 – special July 28, 2023 – special July 18, 2023 – regular June 20, 2023 – regular May 16, 2023 – regular