Thunderbirds Train at Spaceport America
The team’s first 2022 training site is Spaceport America, which provides 6,000 square miles of restricted airspace, a 12,000-foot runway, low humidity, and 340 days of sunshine.
View Article“Can You See It?” Turtle Mountain, Elephant Butte, and Resting Chief
Check out these cool formations in the local landscape: Turtle Mountain, Elephant Butte, and the Sleeping Indian.
View ArticleSierra Space and Spaceport America Sign Agreement
A new MOU adds New Mexico’s spaceport to Sierra Space’s portfolio of potential global landing sites for its Dream Chaser®.
View ArticleWas there really a hospital at the bottom of Elephant Butte Lake?
It's a good story. But the building near Elephant Butte wasn't really a hospital.
View ArticleSignature Campus in Sierra County Will Anchor Curated Customer Journey
Virgin Galactic is moving forward with a new astronaut campus and training facility near Spaceport America.
View ArticleYou Might Just Love Our Climate
Here in Sierra County New Mexico, you can play year-round – most winter days are mild enough for golf, hiking, fishing, biking and the like. Summers can get a little hot (though we’d argue that “hot”...
View ArticleTruth or Consequences – What’s With That Crazy Name?
“Hello There, We’ve Been Waiting for You!” Ralph Edwards’ popular game show, “Truth or Consequences,” opened every week with these words. The show aired on the radio from 1940-57, and on television...
View ArticleVirgin Galactic Flights to Resume
Virgin Galactic announced on May 8 2023 that it will resume flights with a mission this month, and begin commercial flights in June.
View ArticleFirst Series of Commercial Flights by Virgin Galactic
Starting in June of 2023 and continuing approximately every month until November, Virgin Galactic conducted its first five commercial flights, Galactic 01 through Galactic 05. Much more information is...
View ArticleStop in for a Soak! You’ll Be Glad You Did.
In town for a while? Make time. Whizzing past on I-25? Pop in! Most (but not all) of TorC’s hot spring facilities are open to walk-ins. Some operate on a first-come / first-served basis, others require...
View ArticleShare Your Photo, Enter To Win A Photo Contest!
Do you love taking photos? Do you live in Southern New Mexico or are you visiting in February 2023? Enter the photo contest!
View ArticleFebruary Snow Day
Dateline Sierra County New Mexico February 11 2024 — We all woke up to snow! Everyone hurried outdoors. Snowmen were made. Photos filled the local social media feeds. Here are a few we took.
View ArticleMarch! What Are You Doing?
So many events to tell you about this month! We update info at GoSierraCounty.com when events are added or revised.
View ArticleWelcome to T or C, Eddington!
Lots of buzz in downtown Truth or Consequences thanks to the arrival of the cast and crew of “Eddington”
View ArticleApril in Sierra County! A Circus or Two, Live Music, Sound Stage Dedication,...
Wednesday April 3 at 2pm, learn the History of Ma Hopkins at the Damsite Historic District – this repeats on Saturday April 6 at 10am Camerata del Sol performs Quartets by Jewish Composers at Grapes...
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