The stories of Sierra County, NM
8 narrated audio stories from across Sierra County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Where the Desert Learned to Sail
How a dam, a desert lake, and recreation shaped New Mexico’s first state park.
Sierra County
Before the Game Show, There Were the Waters
How mineral springs shaped the town before its famous new name.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Where the Lake Meets the Desert
A race shaped by water, wind, sun, and Sierra County’s defining landscape.
Elephant Butte Dam
The Dam That Rewrote the Rio Grande
How one federal dam reshaped water, farming, and power along the Rio Grande.
Sierra County
When Hot Springs Bet on a Radio Show
A New Mexico town turned a gimmick into its permanent name.
Elephant Butte Dam
When Elephant Butte Meant Progress
A dam dedication that turned river control into a Progressive Era promise.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Where the Desert Joins the Race
At Elephant Butte, athletes compete against weather as much as each other.
Elephant Butte Dam
How Elephant Butte Tamed a Restless Rio Grande
A river of extremes became a schedule farmers could trust.
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