Derry, NM

Southern New Mexico is getting a new astronaut camp built by Virgin Galactic. The new camp will be built near Spaceport America in Truth or Consequences. The new building will have training facilities, accommodations for astronauts, an observatory, and even a wellness center. The company has yet to set a...

Fantastic hot air balloons will take to the sky during the 41st Annual Balloon Regatta at Elephant Butte this weekend. Plan a weekend getaway during Elephant Butte's 41st Annual Balloon Regatta, where over a dozen colorful hot air balloons will soar above the lake with plenty of live entertainment and family fun on the ground.

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Virgin Galactic is bringing more space-related development to southern New Mexico. Their latest move: making strides toward a “first of its kind astronaut campus.” The idea is to build facilities for Virgin Galactic space travelers, the so-called “Virgin Galactic Future Astronauts,” according to a news release. The company says the […]

ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KRQE) – There is more beach than lake right now at Elephant Butte State Park. Water levels are well below average and it’s got people’s attention, especially Marcos Rivera. He comes almost once a week during the summer months with his boat. “This is the lowest I have ever seen it. I’m […]