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Truth or Consequences
Sierra County, New Mexico
ZipCodes
87901
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This town's original name was Hot Springs. Maybe it is the only town to be named for a radio show, or maybe not. But, nevertheless, the town was renamed Truth or Consequences in 1950 when a live broadcast of the radio program, Truth or Consequences, was broadcast from here. They received so much publicity from the show, the locals decided they should name the town for the radio program. The area is well known for its hot springs nearby that heat to 110 degrees F. The springs were originally a secret place known only to the Apaches of the area. In the early 1900's, the secret was out and resorts sprang up here
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Attractions
Municipal Golf Course
685 Marie St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901-3327
Phone: 505-894-2603
Truth or Consequences has always been known for its Hot Mineral Springs
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
The park is located about five miles from the city. Elephant Butte Lake is within the park and has about 36,000 acres in the lake. Sport fishing is very popular on the lake as well as all other outdoor activities year-round.
Geronimo Springs Museum
211 Main Street
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Open 9a.m.- 5p.m., Monday - Saturday
Phone: 505-894-6600
There are various rooms featuring different periods of history in the area including a life size wax figure of Geronimo, the famous Apache Leader.
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