Sierra County, County administration center in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States.
Sierra County spans 4,236 square miles across southern New Mexico, encompassing desert landscapes, mountain ranges, and extensive water bodies including Elephant Butte Lake.
The county, established in 1884, received its name from the nearby Black Range mountains, which Spanish explorers called Sierra Diablo during colonial times.
The county maintains several governmental departments, including an assessor's office, treasurer, and clerk's office, serving the diverse population of 11,576 residents.
Residents access county services through offices in Truth or Consequences, with online systems available for property tax payments and employment applications.
Sierra County houses Spaceport America, a commercial space launch facility that has conducted over 300 launches since its initial operation in 2006.
GPS coordinates: 33.11659,-107.25694
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:41
Elephant Butte Reservoir
7.3 km
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
81.4 km
Victorio Peak
61.4 km
Fort Craig
62 km
Elephant Butte Dam
7.3 km
Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
89.6 km
Fort Selden
77.2 km
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
17.1 km
Truth or Consequences Hot Springs
1.9 km
Caballo Lake
21.6 km
Apache Kid Wilderness
61.5 km
Caballo Lake State Park
13.7 km
San Andres National Wildlife Refuge
83.2 km
Salinas Peak
70.5 km
Hot Springs Bathhouse and Commercial Historic District in Truth or Consequences
1.3 km
Carrie Tingley Hospital Historic District
684 m
Percha Creek Bridge
39.4 km
Rio Grande Bridge at Radium Springs
76.7 km
Hillsboro Peak Lookout Tower and Cabin
52 km
San Lorenzo Historic District
70.6 km
Elephant Butte Historic District
7.4 km
L.B. Bentley General Merchandise
98.4 km
George Tambling Miller and Ninette Stocker Miller House
36.4 km
Dona Ana Village Historic District
91 km
US Post Office-Truth or Consequences Main
1.5 km
John M. Webster House
36.6 km
Will M. Robins House
36.7 km
Mimbres Heritage Cultural Center
72.7 kmReviews
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