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Historical Markers in Truth or Consequences

 
Clickable Map of Sierra County, New Mexico and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Sierra County, NM (21) Catron County, NM (11) Doña Ana County, NM (122) Grant County, NM (41) Lincoln County, NM (72) Luna County, NM (36) Otero County, NM (82) Socorro County, NM (93)  SierraCounty(21) Sierra County (21)  CatronCounty(11) Catron County (11)  DoñaAnaCounty(122) Doña Ana County (122)  GrantCounty(41) Grant County (41)  LincolnCounty(72) Lincoln County (72)  LunaCounty(36) Luna County (36)  OteroCounty(82) Otero County (82)  SocorroCounty(93) Socorro County (93)
Truth or Consequences is the county seat for Sierra County
Truth or Consequences is in Sierra County
Sierra County (21)  ►
ADJACENT TO SIERRA COUNTY
Catron County (11)  ►
Doña Ana County (122)  ►
Grant County (41)  ►
Lincoln County (72)  ►
Luna County (36)  ►
Otero County (82)  ►
Socorro County (93)  ►
 
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1 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — Carrie Tingley — Advocate for Sick Children — (1877-1961) —
Carrie Wooster Tingley came to the territory of New Mexico in 1910 seeking treatment for tuberculosis. By 1937, she was the state's first lady and a strong advocate for sick and disadvantaged children. She established Carrie Tingley Hospital for . . . — — Map (db m253249) HM
2 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — Elephant Butte Dam —
Pueblo Indians irrigated and farmed the Rio Grande Valley for several hundred years before the Spaniards arrived and continued the tradition. Built between 1910-1916, Elephant Butte Dam when completed was the world's largest irrigation reservoir. It . . . — — Map (db m45125) HM
3 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — Elephant Butte Lake State Park —
Situated beside the huge, 36,000-acre Elephant Butte Reservoir, this is one of the largest and most popular parks in New Mexico. It combines boating, waterskiing, fishing and other water-based sports with land activities such as camping, picnicking, . . . — — Map (db m45110) HM
4 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — Fort McRae 1863-1876 —
Located on the east side of Elephant Butte Lake, the fort was named for Captain Alexander McRae, who died in the Civil War battle of Valverde, New Mexico, February 1862. Garrisoned over time by units of the New Mexico Volunteers, California . . . — — Map (db m159034) HM
5 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — Healing Arts —
In the late 1930s, Magnolia Ellis became regionally famous for her healing powers, drawing thousands to her Broadway clinic. The town's reputation as an affordable health resort was a big draw when many sought to cure their own ailments. The . . . — — Map (db m269271) HM
6 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — "Magnificent Magnolia" — (1893-1974) —
Magnolia Ellis was a "magnetic healer." Born in Hill County, Texas, she settled in Hot Springs, today's Truth or Consequences, in 1937, and built a two-story residence and office that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. She denied . . . — — Map (db m253637) HM
7 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — Magnolia Ellis, “Magnificent Magnolia” — (1893-1974) — Reported permanently removed
(front) Magnolia Ellis was a healer with a special gift. She opened a clinic in Hot Springs, today's Truth or Consequences. Patients claimed to have a feeling of electricity when she touched them. Recognized by most notable doctors of the . . . — — Map (db m45109) HM
8 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — New Deal History —
President Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal" was a sweeping Great Depression stimulus project. The Work Progress Administration (WPA) put millions to work constructing public buildings, sidewalks, roads, employing musicians, artists, writers, . . . — — Map (db m253241) HM
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9 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — Truth or Consequences — Elevation 4,576 ft. —
In 1581, Capitan Franciso Sanchez Chamuscado took possession of this region for the King of Spain naming it Ojo de Zoquete (mud spring) in the province of San Felipe. Native Americans first used these springs for healing; in early 20th century, . . . — — Map (db m242470) HM
10 ► New Mexico, Sierra County, Truth or Consequences — Truth or Consequences — Population 7,289 – Elevation 4,576 —
In 1581, Capitán Francisco Sánchez Chamuscado took possession of this region for the King of Spain, naming it the Province of San Felipe. Significant European settlement of the area, however, did not occur until the mid-1800s. Once called Hot . . . — — Map (db m45108) HM
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026