Sierra County Business News

02/26/2026

https://www.abqjournal.com/business/real-estate-mogul-joins-spaceport-america-board-of-directors/2987853

Why a major investor in Sierra County joined Spaceport America's board and what he envisions for the region's economy.

04/09/2025

Becoming a designated trail gateway community would be a great economic boost for T or C and the region.

Trail lovers! We're so excited to help promote a public meeting of the Rio Grande Trail Commission here in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES! 🏃‍♀️👩‍🦽🏃‍♂️

Friday April 11th 9AM at the Civic Center.

We're told there will be snacks. 😎

The purpose of the Rio Grande Trail Commission (RGTC) meeting is to help establish the Rio Grande Trail (RGT) to run the length of the state from Colorado to Texas. The commission seeks to use this time to help establish new segments of trail, choose communities along the corridor for potential gateway community designation, address hurdles and shortcomings of past iterations of the RGTC, and actively engage the public in the planning process of the RGT.

You can also attend remotely: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/RGTC-public-meeting-notice_04_11_2025.pdf?

And... if you've read this far... 😎

Everyone is welcome for to join the RGT Team at a public HAPPY HOUR at the brewery on THURSDAY APRIL 10TH AT 5PM. 🍻🍷🥃

04/09/2025

Becoming a designated trail gateway community would be a great economic development boost for T or C and the region.

Trail lovers! We're so excited to help promote a public meeting of the Rio Grande Trail Commission here in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES! 🏃‍♀️👩‍🦽🏃‍♂️

Friday April 11th 9AM at the Civic Center.

We're told there will be snacks. 😎

The purpose of the Rio Grande Trail Commission (RGTC) meeting is to help establish the Rio Grande Trail (RGT) to run the length of the state from Colorado to Texas. The commission seeks to use this time to help establish new segments of trail, choose communities along the corridor for potential gateway community designation, address hurdles and shortcomings of past iterations of the RGTC, and actively engage the public in the planning process of the RGT.

You can also attend remotely: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/RGTC-public-meeting-notice_04_11_2025.pdf?

And... if you've read this far... 😎

Everyone is welcome for to join the RGT Team at a public HAPPY HOUR at the brewery on THURSDAY APRIL 10TH AT 5PM. 🍻🍷🥃

04/07/2025

Nearly 200 Locals Join National Protest at Triangle Park

Despite cold winds and gray skies, close to 200 people came together Saturday at Triangle Park in downtown Truth or Consequences to take part in a nationwide protest. The event was one of more than 1,300 protests held across all 50 states.

Lively rock and roll music played throughout the gathering, giving the crowd energy as people waved signs with messages like “Hands off Science,” “Hands off Veterans' Benefits,” “Hands off Medicaid,” and “Tariffs Are a Tax on Us.” One man said it was his first protest since the Vietnam War.

The protest was aimed at recent actions taken by President Donald Trump and his designated efficiency expert, Elon Musk. Many are worried about cuts to important programs, rising costs caused by new tariffs, and the U.S. turning away from its longtime allies.

One of the organizers, Dimid Hayes said, “People from all walks of life came out today. This isn’t about politics—it’s about protecting what matters to our families and our community.”

10/16/2024

In New Mexico, if you want to vote on your own time and in your own house (and then mail it in), you can request a ballot be sent to you. It's pretty easy here: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx

10/04/2024

Things are looking up for T or C!

2024 will likely crush previous Lodgers Tax receipts records, continuing a trend going back at least 8 years.

Truth or Consequences’ Lodgers Tax funding has increased an average of 10% per year since 2016 and is on track to have a record year in 2024. Lodgers Tax is a 5% tax collected by lodging faci…

09/13/2024

Need $5,000 to start (or expand) your business? Pitch your idea to the community and you could be chose to receive $5,000 from MainStreet Truth or Consequences -- this is an amazing opportunity to develop and grow the economic vitality of our community. Deadline approaching, read up on the competition here: https://www.torcmainstreet.org/show-of-hands

Do you have a great small business idea or business expansion?

It's not too late to apply!

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BIG NEWS!

MainStreet T or C announces our Show of Hands project!

Have a business idea that needs funding? Enter our competition to win up to $5,000 to start or expand your business.

Find full details, and the application packet, at https://www.torcmainstreet.org/show-of-hands

05/15/2024

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✨HAPPENING TONIGHT! Our E-commerce Panel Event!✨

Come listen to five local business owners talk about their successes and challenges with e-commerce.

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓, 𝟔 𝐩𝐦

Grab a beverage and join us in the grotto (back room of the brewery).

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞:https://www.facebook.com/events/755312426688681/

Attendees will have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win $500 towards online branding! See you soon!

10/03/2023

"A new report by the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University shows that the project has been effective. In 2022, Spaceport America generated nearly $63 million of economic impact in Sierra County, and over $58 million in Doña Ana County. This includes the creation of hundreds of jobs, construction at the spaceport, and tourism."

 On the morning of August 10th, 2023, residents of Elephant Butte, New Mexico (population 1,427), stood in their yards, eyes trained on the sky. They

09/27/2023

https://www.facebook.com/SierraCountyTrails/ Turtleback Trails Network Concept Plan just passed City Commission.

09/07/2023

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