T or C is a resort and retirement community, known for its mineral baths, and hot springs. The entire downtown area is located over a supply of hot mineral water, which is available at the surface through wells or pools. Temperature ranges from 98 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

Butte Gardens, Dam Site Marina & Lodge (1938), Elephant Butte Lake State Park (325 miles of shoreline), Gerónimo Springs Museum, Hedrick Adobe House, New Mexico Veterans Retirement Center, Sierra Grande Hotel & Mineral Baths

Black Range Mtns., Caballo Lake State Park, Cuchillo (Thelma Wynne Museum, Bar & Grocery Store.), Gila National Forest, Engle (RR, 1879), Hillsboro, Jornado del Muerto (Journey of the Dead Man), Kingston, Percha Dam State Park

Hotels and Motels: 27; Bed and Breakfasts: 2 (Hillsboro and Kingston); Total Rooms: 300

Film Liaison

Cary "Jagger" Gustin

575-312-2050; cary.gustin@state.nm.us

Truth or Consequences/Sierra County Chamber of Commerce:

575-894-3536; 575-894-3194 Fax

Web: www.truthorconsequences.nm.net

E-mail: cofc@riolink.com