Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Elephant Butte is a city of 1,790 people in Sierra County, New Mexico.
Why visit Elephant Butte
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 8 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Elephant Butte Dam, Elephant Butte Historic District and Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Elephant Butte
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte is a city in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States, located near Elephant Butte Reservoir and Elephant Butte Lake State Park. The population was 1,447 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Elephant Butte, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Elephant Butte Dam
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
New Mexico Place listed on National Register of Historic Places
Elephant Butte Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in New Mexico, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort
Golf course · 0.9 mi
18 hole Par 72
101 Clubhouse Road, Elephant Butte
Restaurants and cafes5
Kokopelli’s Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
661 Warm Springs Boulevard, Elephant Butte
Where to stay8
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History
Elephant Butte was named from Elephant Butte, a butte nearby thought to resemble an elephant.
From the History section of Elephant Butte, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Elephant Butte
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 27°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 31°F | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 38°F | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 44°F | 0.2 in |
| May | 88°F | 54°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 97°F | 63°F | 0.7 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 68°F | 2.2 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 66°F | 1.9 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 1.7 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 47°F | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 35°F | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 28°F | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Truth Or Consequences (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sierra County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-10-29: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-03-24: Severe Winter Storm And Extreme Cold Temperatures (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Truth or Consequences 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Williamsburg 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Las Palomas 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Arrey 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Salem 33 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Hatch 35 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Placitas 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Mimbres 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Radium Springs 52 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Elephant Butte New Mexico Municipal Offices, AllenS, Public domain
- Welcome to Elephant Butte (6477978115), Jason Eppink from New York City, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Elephant Butte (48046966502), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Elephant Butte Reservoir (48046973502), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Elephant Butte (48046922818), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Elephant Butte (48046922088), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Elephant Butte Reservoir (48046893151), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Elephant Butte Reservoir (48046977607), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Elephant Butte Reservoir (48046974487), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Elephant Butte Reservoir (48046975187), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Elephant Butte Reservoir (48046930478), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Dam at Elephant Butte, on Rio Grande, near El Paso Texas, Curt Teich & Co., Public domain
- Minigulf, Olivia Danielle Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Side, Olivia Danielle Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Off of the Lake, Olivia Danielle Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Letter 'S', Olivia Danielle Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mantis Praying, Olivia Danielle Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert w tinsley, Btinsley785, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS048-E-20943 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-23682 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-23681 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-223116 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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