Rio Grande Sailing Club -
Races & Regattas
The Rio Grande Sailing Club hosts a full schedule of fall, winter, and spring races and regattas, as well as year-round social events and periodic overnight "raftups" and club cruises.
EB Lake State Park,
Elephant Butte, NM

2010

Year Round Schedule

For More Info:
Call Toll Free #
1-866-834-3697
or 505-265-6741

Click Here for Website

2010
Schedule:
March -
August TBA

ABA Championship
August TBA

For More Info:

Regional Director:
Bobby Brewster
575-744-5944

or
Click Here for Website

SW Drag Boat Association Racing
The races start at 9:00 am and we are off the water by 3:00 pm or thereabouts. We race all watercraft from PWC's to day cruisers to pontoon boats, so come see what yours can do! Saturday's is Qualifying & Declaring, and Sunday is Eliminations & Awards!
Cost is $75.00. 
Single day membership available.
EB Lake State Park
Elephant Butte, NM

2010
Schedule:

April TBA
May TBA
June TBA
July TBA
August TBA
September TBA

For More Info:

SW Drag Boat Races
Click for Schedule

or call:

505-263-6568

January 26^th

4th Tuesday in January 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511

January 30^th

5^th Saturday in January 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

February 13^th

2^nd Saturday in February 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

February 23^rd

4th Tuesday in February 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511

February
26^th & 27^th

4^th Friday & Saturday in February 

For More Info Contact:

Ginger Van Gundy

(575) 744-5472

February 27^th

4^th Saturday in February 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

March 13^th

2^nd Saturday in March 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

March 23^rd

4th Tuesday in March 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511

March 27^th

4th Saturday in March 

For more info call:

Sierra del Rio
Golf Course
575-744-4653

To register call:
Karen Mogen
575-744-9172

March 27^th

4^th Saturday in March 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

April 10^th

2^nd Saturday in April 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

April 24^th

4^th Saturday in April 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

April 27^th

4th Tuesday in April 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511

61st Annual - Truth or Consequences Fiesta  

Held annually since 1950, Truth or Consequences comes together to celebrate with a parade downtown T or C, junk boat race, rodeo, carnival, fishing derby, arts & crafts, Fiesta Karaoke Idol sing-off, games and more family fun at Ralph Edwards Park.
Truth or Consequences, NM

May 1^{st -}
May 2^nd

1^st Weekend in May

For More Info:

Click Here for Website
or call
(575) 894-5555

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

May 8^th

2^nd Saturday in May 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

Hillsboro Heritage Music Festival
This 4th annual event invites music lovers & history buffs to visit this historic community.  Bringing together folk, blues, gospel, country-western & bluegrass bands, the Heritage Music Festival showcases local & regional musicians that reflect & express New Mexico’s diverse musical roots.
Hillsboro, NM
32 miles southwest of T or C on Hwy 152

May 22^nd

Memorial Day Weekend

4^th Saturday in May 

Catherine Wanek

(575) 895-5652

or

Patty Woodruff

(575) 894-5385

Hillsboro Heritage
Music Festival

May 25^th

4th Tuesday in May 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511

Fly Freedoms Flag Parade
This 6th annual event begins with a POW/MIA service at Damsite Restaurant Patio. Decorated boats meet at Damsite to start the boat parade at noon. At 12:30 the boats pass by the main boat ramp at Marina del Sur for wreath toss and playing of taps. Everybody is invited to decorate their boats, RV's or campsites and join the parade honoring those who've served in the military.
10:00 – Captains Presentation of Service Flags
10:10 – Posting the Colors – Hot Springs High J.R.O.T.C
10:15 – POW/MIA Service – Dam Site Restaurant Patio
10:35 - Grand Marshal & VIP’s statements
11:15 – Flag Boats load & travel to Damsite staging area.
12:00 – FLY FREEDOMS FLAG Parade starts at Damsite Marina.
12:30 – J.R.O.T.C. post colors to half mast, Taps sounds
MEMORIAL WREATH TOSS @ north end Marina del Sur sponsored by LAGO RICO. Parade proceeds to Long Pt.
Free
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Marina del Sur & Damsite,
EB Lake State Park,
Elephant Butte

May 29^th

Memorial Day Weekend

5^th Saturday
in May

For More Info

Contact:
Lago Rico, Inc.,
Nadine Crom
575-744-5567

Click for Captain's Presentation Flags Video

Click for Flyer

Click for Fly Freedom's
Flag Parade YouTube Video

May 29^th

5^th Saturday in May 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

27th Annual Winston Fiesta  

Parade, food, cow-chip poker, games for kids of all ages, flea market and craft fair & western dance with music by Spur Ride.  Parade begins at 10 am.
9:00 am - All Day
Winston Community Center, Hwy 52, Winston, NM
38 miles NW of T or C

June 5^th

1^st Saturday in June

Larry Holmes

Winston Community
Center

575-743-0187

Spring Fiesta
Learn about the New Mexican environment and its wonderful resources through information booths & hands-on activities. Topics covered will range from minerals to animals & plants. The event will feature a slide-show presentation by Bill Dunmire, author of "Gardens of New Spain," courtesy of New Mexico Humanities Council. Museum admission.
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
El Camino Real International Heritage Center, exit 115 from I-25 between Socorro & T or C.

June 5^th

1^st Saturday in June

El Camino Real
International Heritage
Center

Claudia Gallardo

575-854-3600

Website

Free Fishing Day/Kids Fishing Derby & Educational Activities
To celebrate National Fishing Day, the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish is granting all anglers a day of free fishing on public waters statewide.  Fishing activities for kids will also be held state-wide.  Statewide

June 5^th

1^st Saturday in June

All day - no one needs a license or habitat stamp!

Call or go to the website for more information or Contact:

 NM Dept of Game & Fish
505-476-8095

20th Annual Elephant Butte Chili Challenge Cook Off
Enter the competition and see if your best batch of red or green can win a prize or come on out and vote in the People's Choice award.  Ice cream & hamburgers are also available.
11:00 am,
Desert Cove Campground at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Elephant Butte, NM

June 12^th

2^nd Saturday in June

 Brigitte Sutherland

(575) 894-3264

(575) 744-5292

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

June 12^th

2^nd Saturday in June 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

33rd Annual Junior Open Fishing Tournament

Youths grades K-12 are encouraged to participate in this annual Father's Day event.  Tournament action from 6:00am to noon, both days.  Enjoy a cookout after weigh-in Saturday. Prizes awarded after tournament action is complete Sunday.  Each contestant must furnish his or her own boat.  Park Admission Fees apply.
$10 entry fee per angler.
EB Lake State Park,
Elephant Butte, NM

June 19^{th &}

June 20^th

3^rd Weekend in June

Father's Day Weekend

Sponsored by:

Elephant Butte
Bass Anglers

For More Info
or to Register:

575-740-0265

or

575-644-0380

or

575-538-8345

Register by June 18th

June 22^nd

4th Tuesday in June 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511

June 26^th

4^th Saturday in June 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

Fourth of July Fireworks

Come see the Largest fireworks display in the State of NM, reflecting off of the Largest Lake in New Mexico! 

Park fees are waived from 6-9pm especially for this event. 

The show begins at dusk from Rattlesnake Island. 

Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Elephant Butte, NM

July 3rd

4^th of July
Weekend

1^st Saturday in July 

Friends of EBLSP

(575) 744-5923

(575) 744-5421

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

July 10^th

2^nd Saturday in July 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

July 27^th

4th Tuesday in July 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511

July 31^st

5^th Saturday in July 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

August 11^th

2^nd Wednesday in August

Contact:

The Bountiful Alliance

Paula Green

575-894-2739

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

August 14^th

2^nd Saturday in August 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

August 28^th

4^th Saturday in August 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

Elephant Butte Annual Celebration

This 3 Day Event Celebrates Elephant Butte's Anniversary as a City, and includes something for everyone! 

Car, Boat, Motorcycle and 4x4 Off-Road Vehicle Shows, Parade, Casino Night, Karaoke, Rock Crawl & Mud Boggin, Live Music, Golf Tournament, Wine Tasting, Helicopter "Fun Flight" Children's Free Activities, Carnival, Vendors, Trail Ride, Cowboy Church, Artisans & much more!
Elephant Butte, NM

September

10^th – 12^th

2^nd Weekend in September

Click here for TV spot of the 2009 EBAC

For More Info Call:
EBCOC
(575) 744-4708

Just to give you an idea of what to expect... following are flyers from the 2009 Celebration:

Schedule of Events
Map of Events
Motorcycle Show Application
Car Show and Shine Application
Car/Motorcycle Waiver
Parade Application
Vendor Application
Parade/Vendor Waiver
Crawlin and Boggin

September 11^th

2^nd Saturday in September

For More Info:

Chris Bolen

(575) 744-5923

or

(575) 744-5998

or go to

 C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation

30th Annual Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta
Only event of its kind! Ascension of Hot-Air Balloons, Splash-n-Dash balloon-boat relay race over the water, teamed with motorboat crews from Southwest Drag Boat Racing Association & Sky Dive New Mexico Water Boogie.
6:30am-10:00am Both Days

Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Elephant Butte, NM

 September 11^th – 12^th

2^nd Weekend in September

Click for Video

Click for Flyer

For more info contact:

Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta

Kevin Cloney

(505) 307-4142
or

Al Lowenstein

(505) 821-8558

SWDBA- Ray Vickers

(575) 740-0004

Skydive NM – Lee Noris

(505) 980-7845

September 11^th – 12^th

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

September 11^th

2^nd Saturday in September 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

September 11^th

2^nd Saturday in September 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance

Paula Green

575-894-2739

September 17-19^th

3^rd Week in September 

Contact:

 New Mexico State Parks

 Salvador Gonzalez,

 575-744-5923

September 18^th

3^rd Saturday in September 

For vendor registration
or other info call:

 575-743-0190 or 743-2586

or email

September 25^th

4^th Saturday in September 

Call or go to the website for more information or Contact:

 NM Dept of Game & Fish
505-476-8095

September 25^th

4^th Saturday in September 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance

Paula Green

575-894-2739

The Elephant Butte Float and Fun Fly  Bring your radio controlled float planes, fun-fly planes and trainers - or just bring yourself and your family for a day of fun! Flying contest on Saturday morning with open flying, demonstrations in the afternoon, a flying contest for float planes, raffles, & outstanding prizes for contest winners.  Pilot's registration is at 8am; try one of our trainers in the afternoon. Instructor pilots and trainer aircraft will be on hand. Cost: regular park entrance fee.
8am-8pm, Lions Beach Balloon Pad, Elephant Butte Lake State Park, 101 Hwy 195, Elephant Butte, NM

September 25^th

4^th Saturday in September 

Contact:

 New Mexico State Parks

 Salvador Gonzalez,

 575-744-5923

September 25^th

4^th Saturday in September 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

4th Annual
Elephant Man Triathlon

An intermediate distance triathlon comprised of a 1.0 mile swim, 26.5 mile bike & 6.0 mile run.  Expanded field allows for 350 entrants.  $75 for individual participants, $125 for relay teams. 
Elephant Butte, NM

September 26^th

 Last Sunday in September 

For more info contact:
Kori Mannon
(575) 744-0055
or go to
 official website

Click here for TV Spot advertising the 2009 Elephant Man Triathlon & Elephant Butte Annual Celebration

September 28^th

4th Tuesday in September 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

October 9^th

2^nd Saturday in October 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

70th Annual Sierra County Fair

Arts, crafts, livestock, food vendors, community groups and fun. 

Sierra Co. Fairgrounds,
South Broadway
T or C, NM

October

7^th – 10^th

2^nd Weekend

in October

For More Info Call:

Sierra County Extension Service

(575) 894-2375
 

New Mexico State Fiddle Championship Competition

A wonderful weekend of fun & fiddling, food & dancing.  Schedule of Events: Fri, Jam Session 1-4pm admission $5; Dance 7-9pm admission $5; No Potluck on Fri.  Sat, Open to All, Registration 9am ~ Meet w/judges 9:45am.  Contest begins at 10am. Lunch 12-1pm.  Contest resumes 1pm, admission $5 all day.  Dance 7-9pm, admission $5.  Sun, Open to All ~ Must Have Played Sat.  Bluegrass Gospel Program 9am.  Contest begins at 10am.  Hall of Fame Inductees ~ President's Choice Award.  Lunch 12-1pm.  Contest resumes at 1pm, admission $5 all day.
Ralph Edwards Civic Auditorium
400 W. Fourth,
T or C, NM

October 22^nd thru October 24^th

Last Weekend

in October

Call or Email
for more info:
New Mexico
Old Time Fiddlers
Association
President:

Donna Robbins

(575) 744-4016

Flyer

October 26^th

4th Tuesday in October 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511

October 30^th

5^th Saturday in October 

Sponsored by:

The Bountiful Alliance and

The City of T or C

Contact:

Crystal Shaw (TBA), 894-9554 or Leonard Carillo (City), 894-6939

T or C Run for the Wall

Come support the T or C Veteran's Memorial Park & Museum during this fun & festive event, which includes: games, vendors, food, music, a Bike Run & Rodeo - a guaranteed good time!
Free
9:00am - 4:30pm
Veteran's Memorial Park
T or C, NM

November 6^th

1^st Saturday in November 

For More Info:

Bobby Allen

(575) 740-7111

14th Annual Veterans Day Car Show

Entries will be judged by a panel & peoples choice, with trophies & dash plaques awarded to winners.  Exhibit entry fee is $25 - first 100 entries receive a gift bag!  Also - concession stand, swap meet (10'x10' spaces available to vendors for $25), and a Health Fair sponsored by Ben Archer Health Clinic.  Hosted by New Mexico State Veterans Home.  Free for spectators.
8am-4pm
New Mexico State Veterans' Home
992 S Broadway, T or C

November 6^th

1^st Saturday in November 

For More Info:

Sam Shannon

(575) 894-4222

95 Years in Hot Water!!
Hot Springs Celebrates its Birthday!

In 1914 the town of Palomas Hot Springs formally changed its name to "Hot Springs".  Celebrating its history as a Hot Springs destination for almost 100 years, the City of Truth or Consequences is holding its second "Hot Springs Birthday Party"!  The Historic Hot Springs District will hold a street fair style block party featuring live music, vendors, historical displays, and an opportunity to dangle your toes in our famous hot mineral springs.
Downtown T or C

November 13^th

2^nd Saturday in November 

For More Info:

Gina Kelley

(575) 740-3902

Hot Springs/Cool Art Festival

This event, formerly known as Destination Sierra County, showcases the artistic & cultural diversity of Sierra County.

T or C, Elephant Butte, Hillsboro, Kingston & Chloride
Sierra County, NM

November 13^th

2^nd Saturday in November 

For More Info:

Gina Kelley

(575) 740-3902

or go to

official website

December 4^th

1^st Saturday in December

For More Info contact:

Patti Lester
575-894-6641

Christmas in the Foothills
A pre-Christmas celebration with open houses at art galleries, studios and historic homes in Hillsboro.  Events at the Hillsboro Community Center include a silent auction & vendors selling their holiday wares.
Hillsboro, NM 

December 4^th

1^st Saturday in December

For More Info:
Robert Shipley
(575) 895-5797
or go to Websites:
HillsboroNM.org
&
HillsboroNM.com

Old Fashioned Christmas
Join us for this annual Holiday Celebration! Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa Claus, carolers, wagon rides & bonfires will warm your hearts for the holiday season. Downtown businesses will be open, & many will have treats on hand for hungry shoppers and holiday revelers. To wrap up the evening, head to the El Cortez Theater (Main & Foch) at 9:15 for a special free showing of "It's A Wonderful Life".
6:00 - 9:00pm
Downtown T or C

December 10^th

2^nd Friday in December 

 Gina Kelley

575-740-3902

16th Annual Weekend of Lights Festival, Luminaria Beachwalk & Floating Lights Parade
Event includes: residential, commercial, RV & boat holiday lighting contests
5:00 pm - 1000's of luminaria's light the way to 25 bonfired, community sponsored campsites on the beach with posole, cocoa, s'mores & more!
6:30 pm - RV & Boat Holiday Lighting Contests & Floating Lights Parade: Boats & Sailboats decorated with Santa Claus, Frosty & Rudolph & holiday lights at the Marina del Sur.  Beautiful on the water parade with fireworks backdrop.
Community Awards Party, 9:00 pm - Elephant Butte Inn 
Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Elephant Butte, NM

December 11^th

2^nd Saturday in December 

Floating Lights Parade
contact:
Nadine Crom
575-744-5567
 

and for

Holiday Lighting Contest
Entry Forms:
 

Contact:
Elephant Butte Chamber
of Commerce

(575) 744-4708
or Toll Free
(877) 744-4900

Click here for 2009 TV Commercial regarding the event!

T or C Art Hop

Visit Truth or Consequences' 14 downtown galleries offering exhibits, opening receptions, & a chance to socialize with the artists. Many shops & restaurants are also open for business during the Hop. Walking maps are available in all of the galleries or online.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Downtown T or C

December 11^th

2^nd Saturday in December 

For More Info:

Moe Koenick

(575) 740-4526

Art Hop
Walking Map 

T or C Art District

December 28th

4th Tuesday in December 

Contact:

Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco

575-743-2511