Information – Duck Hunting New Mexico

Historic Mining Towns

Hillsboro: Old Mining Town dating from the 1800’s . A well known community of writers, artists, ranchers and miners. Events: Apple Festival on Labor Day Weekend. Christmas in the Foothills the 1st Saturday of December. Concerts in Community Center throughout the Season. (575) 895-5603
37 miles from Elephant Butte.

Kingston: Once the Largest boom town in New Mexico. Quiet Village nested in the Black Range Mountains. It attracts hikers, photographers and landscape painters. Hiking, mountain biking and camping in the Gila National Forest are popular. (575) 895-5652
46 miles from Elephant Butte

Winston /Chloride: Adjacent old towns that share a history of mining and ranching. Winston has a general store, bar, care and post office. Chloride is a major gateway to the Gila National Forest. Old pioneer store has been restored into museum and has an adjacent R.V. Park. (575) 743-2736.
40 miles from Elephant Butte.

Cuchillo: Settled in the 1850’s, became a stagecoach stop and resting place for travelers during the late 1800’s. Events: Pecan Festival the 4th Saturday in February. (575) 743-3201.
18 Miles from Elephant Butte

Retaurants

La Cocina Hot Stuff Mexican Steakhouse
(575) 894-6499
Los Arcos Steak & Lobster
(575) 894-6200
Ivory Tusk Restaurant/Tavern Steaks, Seafood & Pasta
(575) 744-5431
Dam Site Bar & Restaurant American & Mexican Food. The only restaurant on the Lake.
(575) 894-2073
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
575) 894-9047
Sierra del Rio Club House
Cafe Bellaluca
www.cafebellaluca.com
Casa Taco
575-744-4859
http://casa-taco.com/
Lattitute 33 Asian Fusion Restaurant
575-740-7804
304 S. Pershing St., T or C , N.M.
El Faro Mexican Restaurant
575-894-2886
315 Broadway, T or C, N.M.

Marinas

Marina del Sur
(575) 744-5567
Rock Canyon Marina
(575) 744-5462
Dam Site Marina
(575) 894-2041
Sports Adventure
(575) 744-5557

Attractions

Events

Fireworks Extravaganza on the Lake the Saturday nearest July 4th.
Balloon Regatta the 2nd weekend in September.
Elephant Days September 22nd.
Luminario beach walk Festival/City of Lights the 2nd weekend in December (575) 744-4708
Elephant Butte Lake State Park offers boating Safety and educational programs for adults and children. (575) 744-5421

Hot Mineral Springs/Baths

Riverbend Hot Springs
(575) 894-6183
Charles Motel
(575) 894-7154
Sierra Grande Lodge
(575) 894-6976

Golf

Sierra Del Rio Golf Course – A Distinctive New Resort Community in Elephant Butte. Sierra Del Rio Golf Course, 18 Hole Championship daily fee facility and restaurant.
Turtleback Mountain
(575) 744-5135
Municipal Golf Course (T or C)
(575) 894-2603

Hotels