LOCATION

Located midway between El Paso Texas and Albuquerque, TorC in Sierra County is a perfect getaway spot for those wanting to escape urban sprawl and spend time in the great outdoors. Elephant Butte Lake, the largest body of water in the state and the location of one of its most popular State Parks, is connected by the Rio Grande to quieter Caballo Lake. Both lakes offer excellent boating, camping, fishing & birding. Downtown Truth or Consequences, formerly "Hot Springs," has some of the finest hot mineral water in the world and is touted as America's Most Affordable Spa Town. Ten commercial spas downtown are available for soaks, lodging, and other forms of pampering. The Gila High Country lies along the west edge of Sierra County, providing cooler temperatures and hours of exploration in the form of pristine wilderness and living ghost towns. The beautiful Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway connects the Gila to the shimmering desert lakes offering landscapes with a raw authentic southwest flavor. Now the home of Spaceport America, Sierra County merges the past with the future in the new era of rocketry. The commercialization of space travel is launching from our back yard, thanks to Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic. Come experience Sierra County!   -Taken from New Mexico True

Closet Airports: Albuquerque, NM and El Paso, NM
Small local airport for small private planes.
Arriving by car is required as there is no public transportation that serves this area.

Activities in the area

Elephant Butte Reservoir:

  • Largest lake in NM
  • 10 minute drive from casita
  • 40 miles of beach access
  • 4 marinas
  • world class fishing
  •  boating

Spaceport America  is a half hour drive from TorC. Tours are available through the Spaceport Visitor Center located in historic downtown TorC

Birding:

  • 50+ different varieties of birds spotted and documented at the casita by one family
  • Bosque del Apache is a world renowned birding park. Also hosts the annual  Sandhill Crane festival.

Spas and Healing Arts Facilities are within walking distance
Tubing and swimming
Kayaking and canoeing all year round
Fishing off the deck
Hiking:

  • Desert trails within a 10 minute drive
  • Trails in the Gila National Forest
  • Open Space Trail beginning 1 block from casita

Museums:

  • Geronimo Springs Museum is in historic downtown
  • Veteran's Memorial Park and Hamilton Military Museum in TorC
  • El Camino Real Heritage Museum is 30 miles to the north
  • Pioneer Store Museum in Chloride, NM
  • Black Range Museum in Hillsboro, NM
  • Kingston Schoolhouse Museum and Percha Bank Museum in Kingston, NM

Art galleries  are within a 5 minute walk from the casita.  Art Hop is every Second Saturday night
Thrifting.  Plenty of thrift stores are located in the historic downtown
Road Trips:

  • White Sands National Monument
  • Ghost Towns and Living Ghost Towns
  • Gila National Cliff Dwellings
  • City of Rocks State Park
  • Caballo Lake and State Park
  • Percha Dam State Park
  • Bosque del Apache
  • Hatch, NM for world famous chili