Omega's Guidebook
Food scene
The staff is super friendly and the food is consistently delicious. I absolutely love the green chili cheeseburger!
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A & B Drive In
211 N Broadway StThe staff is super friendly and the food is consistently delicious. I absolutely love the green chili cheeseburger!
Casa Taco
704 NM-195If you like tacos, this is THE spot to go.
Latitude 33 is now La Baracca, TorC’s newest and only Italian restaurant. Offering takeout-only, find the menu and ordering directions here: https://www.facebook.com/la.barraca.14
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Latitude 33
304 S Pershing StLatitude 33 is now La Baracca, TorC’s newest and only Italian restaurant. Offering takeout-only, find the menu and ordering directions here: https://www.facebook.com/la.barraca.14
If you’re looking for a fine dining experience Los Arcos is the place for you. They have a full bar and both the food and service is excellent.
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Los Arcos Steak & Lobster
1400 N Date StIf you’re looking for a fine dining experience Los Arcos is the place for you. They have a full bar and both the food and service is excellent.
Point Blanc
820 Cedar StPizza. Their pizza is the best!
Yummy for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. This is a local favorite.
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Grapevine Bistro
426 N Broadway StYummy for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. This is a local favorite.
Drive-though latte’s and coffee, this place also features a soup in bread bowl daily, salads, and some great kids drinks sans caffeine. They have limited pastries and other food items available. The drive through is small and there is often a line.
Mile Marker 7 Coffee
603 Main AveDrive-though latte’s and coffee, this place also features a soup in bread bowl daily, salads, and some great kids drinks sans caffeine. They have limited pastries and other food items available. The drive through is small and there is often a line.
Passion Pie the local favorite for coffee, tea, and baked goods. Open 7am to 1pm Thursday through Sunday.
In this same location you will find The Portly Pepper, open Thursday through Saturday 11am to 6pm
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Passion Pie Cafe
406 Main AvePassion Pie the local favorite for coffee, tea, and baked goods. Open 7am to 1pm Thursday through Sunday.
In this same location you will find The Portly Pepper, open Thursday through Saturday 11am to 6pm
Beer
I didn’t even like beer until I started sampling the masterful creations of TorC Brewery. My favorite is the Cosmic Blonde. Staff is friendly, helpful, and a wonderful source of local information. They just installed a patio with fire pits behind the building!
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Truth or Consequences Brewing Company
410 N Broadway StI didn’t even like beer until I started sampling the masterful creations of TorC Brewery. My favorite is the Cosmic Blonde. Staff is friendly, helpful, and a wonderful source of local information. They just installed a patio with fire pits behind the building!
Hot Springs
There are many mineral-fortified geothermal hot springs in town but here are some of my favorites. The springs here are lithium based so there is no sulphuric smell! I have only added locations that are open and accepting guests, many have closed temporarily due to COVID-19.
The premier soaking spot in town this lush and private oasis offers spectacular views of Turtleback Mountain. I find soaking at sunset or at night the most beautiful time to visit. Be sure you reserve a tub well in advance as they do require reservations and due to popularity they fill up quickly.
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Riverbend Hot Springs
100 Austin StThe premier soaking spot in town this lush and private oasis offers spectacular views of Turtleback Mountain. I find soaking at sunset or at night the most beautiful time to visit. Be sure you reserve a tub well in advance as they do require reservations and due to popularity they fill up quickly.
I love this spot for the deep soaking tubs that you fill yourself. All the tubs are indoors and feature an air conditioning unit to help you stay comfortable.
Pelican Spa
306 S Pershing StI love this spot for the deep soaking tubs that you fill yourself. All the tubs are indoors and feature an air conditioning unit to help you stay comfortable.
Charles Motel
601 N Broadway StOffering soaks and other spa services.
Rustic and charming, this free flowing spring is one of the oldest in town.
Indian Springs Bath Houses
218 Austin StRustic and charming, this free flowing spring is one of the oldest in town.
A beautiful location. The courtyard makes this space feel very private though it is right in town.
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Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa
501 McAdoo StA beautiful location. The courtyard makes this space feel very private though it is right in town.
City/town information
Hillsboro was founded in 1877 following the discovery of gold. This beautiful little town is a fun and historic place to walk around!
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Hillsboro
Hillsboro was founded in 1877 following the discovery of gold. This beautiful little town is a fun and historic place to walk around!
Previously a ghost town, Chloride now boasts 20 residents. Once a bustling town, many old building are still standing. The old Pioneer Store is now a museum. A lovely blast to the past of the old Wild West. Harry Pye’s cabin is still there and other landmarks include the 200 year old Hanging Tree and Doodle Dum, the workshop of longtime resident Cassie Hobbs (1904-1989). I believe the museum is currently closed due to COVID-19 but the buildings are still fun to look at. If you walk up the forest road a mile or two you’ll find petroglyphs!
Chloride
Previously a ghost town, Chloride now boasts 20 residents. Once a bustling town, many old building are still standing. The old Pioneer Store is now a museum. A lovely blast to the past of the old Wild West. Harry Pye’s cabin is still there and other landmarks include the 200 year old Hanging Tree and Doodle Dum, the workshop of longtime resident Cassie Hobbs (1904-1989). I believe the museum is currently closed due to COVID-19 but the buildings are still fun to look at. If you walk up the forest road a mile or two you’ll find petroglyphs!
Rock Climbing
This fairly new crag is a sport climbing gem on variably sharp limestone. Single pitch routes are found on four separate walls with lots of winter sun and are rated from 5.8 to 5.12. Climbs are all very well-bolted with user-friendly anchors and plaques at the base of each climb with names and ratings. Since this area is new, some climbs still have loose rock and care should be taken to protect people at the base of the cliffs. High clearance and possibly four wheel drive is necessary to access this climbing area. Dispersed camping is readily available around this public-land gem, but care should be taken in arroyos during rainy months. The approach hike to Mud Mountain is strenuous.
Directions (adapted from Mountain Project):
Take Exit 75 for Williamsburg from I-25 which will put you on S. Broadway. Continue past the second gas station on the left and look for a solar panel field on the left and the Sierra County fairgrounds a bit further on the left. At the point where you see the Williamsburg Village offices on the right along with a street sign for Mona Avenue, turn left into what looks like an empty lot. You’ll see a road in that lot that leads towards the fairgrounds for a moment and then bears left. At the t-junction a few minutes further along the dirt road, go left. (Note the junction for your return trip when you’ll make a right to get back to Broadway. You’ll see a street sign for Mesquite Lane on your left that marks your turn.) As you go under the interstate, set your odometer to 0. Head up over the dam, and at 1.4 miles (or 1.3 miles on some odometers), turn right into a large arroyo. A cairn marks that turn. Be sure to follow the visible tracks in the arroyo and continue for .5 (or .6) mile where you’ll see a two track road on your left that heads up on to the mesa. Follow that road to the water tank and park here (unless you have high clearance 4 wheel drive, and can park at the upper parking). This point is 2.9 miles from where you set your odometer. Walk to the end of the road and follow the cairns to the wall.
From: https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/recreation/rock-climbing/
Mud Mountain
This fairly new crag is a sport climbing gem on variably sharp limestone. Single pitch routes are found on four separate walls with lots of winter sun and are rated from 5.8 to 5.12. Climbs are all very well-bolted with user-friendly anchors and plaques at the base of each climb with names and ratings. Since this area is new, some climbs still have loose rock and care should be taken to protect people at the base of the cliffs. High clearance and possibly four wheel drive is necessary to access this climbing area. Dispersed camping is readily available around this public-land gem, but care should be taken in arroyos during rainy months. The approach hike to Mud Mountain is strenuous.
Directions (adapted from Mountain Project):
Take Exit 75 for Williamsburg from I-25 which will put you on S. Broadway. Continue past the second gas station on the left and look for a solar panel field on the left and the Sierra County fairgrounds a bit further on the left. At the point where you see the Williamsburg Village offices on the right along with a street sign for Mona Avenue, turn left into what looks like an empty lot. You’ll see a road in that lot that leads towards the fairgrounds for a moment and then bears left. At the t-junction a few minutes further along the dirt road, go left. (Note the junction for your return trip when you’ll make a right to get back to Broadway. You’ll see a street sign for Mesquite Lane on your left that marks your turn.) As you go under the interstate, set your odometer to 0. Head up over the dam, and at 1.4 miles (or 1.3 miles on some odometers), turn right into a large arroyo. A cairn marks that turn. Be sure to follow the visible tracks in the arroyo and continue for .5 (or .6) mile where you’ll see a two track road on your left that heads up on to the mesa. Follow that road to the water tank and park here (unless you have high clearance 4 wheel drive, and can park at the upper parking). This point is 2.9 miles from where you set your odometer. Walk to the end of the road and follow the cairns to the wall.
From: https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/recreation/rock-climbing/
This small crag has several single-pitch trad, sport, and mixed climbs on basaltic andesite. Ratings are from 5.7 to 5.11. This climbing area can be accessed with a low clearance vehicle. Dispersed camping is available on National Forest land further west or BLM land east of Hillsboro.
Directions:
From I-25, take exit 62, head west on NM Highway 152 through Hillsboro. Please drive slowly through this small community. A few minutes past town, on Highway 152, park in a pullout on the south side of the road just before a bridge across a deep canyon. There is a historic marker here for the old bridge. Hop over the wall, find a path down to the creek, and head upstream a few hundred feet to the climbing area. Please note that this crag is located on private property.
From: https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/recreation/rock-climbing/
Percha Creek
This small crag has several single-pitch trad, sport, and mixed climbs on basaltic andesite. Ratings are from 5.7 to 5.11. This climbing area can be accessed with a low clearance vehicle. Dispersed camping is available on National Forest land further west or BLM land east of Hillsboro.
Directions:
From I-25, take exit 62, head west on NM Highway 152 through Hillsboro. Please drive slowly through this small community. A few minutes past town, on Highway 152, park in a pullout on the south side of the road just before a bridge across a deep canyon. There is a historic marker here for the old bridge. Hop over the wall, find a path down to the creek, and head upstream a few hundred feet to the climbing area. Please note that this crag is located on private property.
From: https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/recreation/rock-climbing/
This is a well-established climbing area just south of the San Mateo Mountains with many trad, sport, and mixed climbs on rhyolite. Ratings are from 5.6 to 5.12. This area can be accessed with a higher clearance vehicle. 4X4 is not currently required, but that may be weather dependent. Luna Park is an excellent camping area, with a pit toilet, established campsites, and picnic tables. Bring plenty of water and make sure you leave this place better than you found it. Please respect the ancient art here.
Directions:
From I-25, take exit 83, and head north on NM181/NM-52. Turn left onto NM-52N, follow for 2 miles, then turn right onto NM-142. Follow this road through Monticello, turn right on Forest Service Road #139, then left onto Forest Service Road 225.
From: https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/recreation/rock-climbing/
Luna Park
This is a well-established climbing area just south of the San Mateo Mountains with many trad, sport, and mixed climbs on rhyolite. Ratings are from 5.6 to 5.12. This area can be accessed with a higher clearance vehicle. 4X4 is not currently required, but that may be weather dependent. Luna Park is an excellent camping area, with a pit toilet, established campsites, and picnic tables. Bring plenty of water and make sure you leave this place better than you found it. Please respect the ancient art here.
Directions:
From I-25, take exit 83, and head north on NM181/NM-52. Turn left onto NM-52N, follow for 2 miles, then turn right onto NM-142. Follow this road through Monticello, turn right on Forest Service Road #139, then left onto Forest Service Road 225.
From: https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/recreation/rock-climbing/
This picturesque multi- and single-pitch sport climbing area has climbs rated from 5.6 to 5.13 on mostly west-facing limestone cliffs. High clearance vehicles and four wheel drive are required to reach the end of the road that approaches these climbs. Dispersed camping is available at the site. There are nearby mine claims and visitors should take care to stay on public land when visiting The Bat Cave.
Directions (adapted from Mountain Project):
From I-25, take Exit 59. If coming from the north, turn right (southwest) at the exit onto highway 187 and drive for 2.7 mi. Take a left onto W. Wagoneer Rd. and drive for 1.1 mi. Take a left onto Sugar Sand/Tumbleweed Rd. for 0.7 mi. Veer right onto dirt for 0.2 mi. Take a left at “T”, drive under highway in single lane tunnel for 2.6 miles to fork at the dam. From the dam, continue for about 3.5 miles to the rough “4×4” road (sometimes a rock cairn here.) Turn right onto this rocky track and go about .7 miles to a rutted hill–this section requires “Subaru” clearance but isn’t too bad. Bear left on the fork at .9 miles, continue to the final fork at 1.5 miles and go right. This is a good “low clearance” camp option. Continue past a few ruts to the final hill (another parking option) and go up this to the final “T” at 1.9 miles. This is the best parking spot instead of the end of the road since several cars can park here. Walk or drive east up to the high camp. The road ends just beyond the high camp and is the access to Gotham City. The main trail to all the other crags begins from the north end of the “High Camp”. Hiking to the high camp and using this less steep trail is more sustainable than the steep trail which starts at the end of the other road beyond that final parking “T”.
From: https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/recreation/rock-climbing/
Bat Cave Climbing
This picturesque multi- and single-pitch sport climbing area has climbs rated from 5.6 to 5.13 on mostly west-facing limestone cliffs. High clearance vehicles and four wheel drive are required to reach the end of the road that approaches these climbs. Dispersed camping is available at the site. There are nearby mine claims and visitors should take care to stay on public land when visiting The Bat Cave.
Directions (adapted from Mountain Project):
From I-25, take Exit 59. If coming from the north, turn right (southwest) at the exit onto highway 187 and drive for 2.7 mi. Take a left onto W. Wagoneer Rd. and drive for 1.1 mi. Take a left onto Sugar Sand/Tumbleweed Rd. for 0.7 mi. Veer right onto dirt for 0.2 mi. Take a left at “T”, drive under highway in single lane tunnel for 2.6 miles to fork at the dam. From the dam, continue for about 3.5 miles to the rough “4×4” road (sometimes a rock cairn here.) Turn right onto this rocky track and go about .7 miles to a rutted hill–this section requires “Subaru” clearance but isn’t too bad. Bear left on the fork at .9 miles, continue to the final fork at 1.5 miles and go right. This is a good “low clearance” camp option. Continue past a few ruts to the final hill (another parking option) and go up this to the final “T” at 1.9 miles. This is the best parking spot instead of the end of the road since several cars can park here. Walk or drive east up to the high camp. The road ends just beyond the high camp and is the access to Gotham City. The main trail to all the other crags begins from the north end of the “High Camp”. Hiking to the high camp and using this less steep trail is more sustainable than the steep trail which starts at the end of the other road beyond that final parking “T”.
From: https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/recreation/rock-climbing/
Sightseeing
Geronimo Springs Museum offers a spectacular collection of local history. The different wings feature mineral specimens, fossils, ancient pottery, an entire miner’s cabin, and a detailed review of how Truth or Consequences gained it’s name from Ralph Edwards. You could easily spend hours in here, I know I have. Don’t leave town without popping in and learning something new!
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Geronimo Springs Museum
211 Main AveGeronimo Springs Museum offers a spectacular collection of local history. The different wings feature mineral specimens, fossils, ancient pottery, an entire miner’s cabin, and a detailed review of how Truth or Consequences gained it’s name from Ralph Edwards. You could easily spend hours in here, I know I have. Don’t leave town without popping in and learning something new!
Elephant Butte Dam View
Stop by for a stunning view of the dam and lake!
Part Campground and part park, this cozy little hidden gem is nestled along the Rio Grande just east of town. There is a walking trail here and if the water is deep enough, this makes an excellent swimming hole. Day use is free!
Paseo del Rio Campground
55 Dam Site RoadPart Campground and part park, this cozy little hidden gem is nestled along the Rio Grande just east of town. There is a walking trail here and if the water is deep enough, this makes an excellent swimming hole. Day use is free!
Shopping
The Annex offers a collection of quality vintage goods, locally sourced beauty/skincare products, and handmade jewelry. They also offer luxurious soaking robes and kaftans!
The Annex T or C
406 N Broadway StThe Annex offers a collection of quality vintage goods, locally sourced beauty/skincare products, and handmade jewelry. They also offer luxurious soaking robes and kaftans!
Super cute boutique offering clothing, accessories, jewelry, and home goods for the whole family!
Rebel Roadrunner
413 Main AveSuper cute boutique offering clothing, accessories, jewelry, and home goods for the whole family!
Jewelry, beads, incense, crystals, other mineral specimens, and cute gifts! I love stopping in here. Just a heads up, they do not accept cards so be sure to have cash with you!
Miner's Claim
316 N Broadway StJewelry, beads, incense, crystals, other mineral specimens, and cute gifts! I love stopping in here. Just a heads up, they do not accept cards so be sure to have cash with you!
An interesting collection of records, art, and Knick knacks. They have some jewelry as well.
Junkology Thrift Store and Goodies
202 N Date StAn interesting collection of records, art, and Knick knacks. They have some jewelry as well.
Do you love books? I love books. This bookstore is so fun to look through. They are not likely to have new publishing but if you are looking for something specific don’t hesitate to ask!
Xochi's
430 N Broadway StDo you love books? I love books. This bookstore is so fun to look through. They are not likely to have new publishing but if you are looking for something specific don’t hesitate to ask!
Outdoor apparel and gear can be found here. They can also fix your bike and offer bike rentals for the whole family! The staff is very friendly.
Morning Star Outfitters
421 N Broadway StOutdoor apparel and gear can be found here. They can also fix your bike and offer bike rentals for the whole family! The staff is very friendly.
Ken has been crafting fine pottery for decades. His work is well known locally and incredibly beautiful. Stop in and check it out!
Spectrum Pottery
411 N Date StKen has been crafting fine pottery for decades. His work is well known locally and incredibly beautiful. Stop in and check it out!
Don is quite the character and a fine collector of antiques. His shop is very fun to look through and you’ll certainly find something you can’t live without. He is also well known for his art vehicle you may see driving around town with all sorts of trinkets attached and a license plate on the front that says “Whatever.”
Don's Den
410 Cedar StDon is quite the character and a fine collector of antiques. His shop is very fun to look through and you’ll certainly find something you can’t live without. He is also well known for his art vehicle you may see driving around town with all sorts of trinkets attached and a license plate on the front that says “Whatever.”
Hands down my absolute favorite gallery in town. Find the stunning creations of local artists in this fine establishment. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or by appointment. Do not leave town without stopping in and showing your support for the creative minds of T or C!
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Desert Archaic
312 N Broadway StHands down my absolute favorite gallery in town. Find the stunning creations of local artists in this fine establishment. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or by appointment. Do not leave town without stopping in and showing your support for the creative minds of T or C!