Situated in Sierra County, New Mexico, west of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and State Park, the city of Elephant Butte was incorporated in 1998. The community was originally built to house workers who were employed to build the Elephant Butte Dam, and now serves largely as a retirement community. Elephant Butte is north of Truth or Consequences.
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In July of 1998, Elephant Butte became New Mexico’s 101st incorporated community. The official municipal site offers general information about the city, its ordinances, zoning policies, boards, and commissions. Also featured is a map of the city and administrative contacts.
http://www.cityofelephantbutte.com/
Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit business membership organization offers a guide to the Elephant Butte, New Mexico region, including local services and events, activities, attractions, and area accommodations, as well as a map showing the location of the lake, and contact data.
http://www.elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com/
This guide to the New Mexico lake offers information about boating, water sports, camping, fishing, bird watching, annual events, and other activities taking place along the lake, and also includes photographs and a web cam.
http://www.elephantbuttelake.net/
Featuring an annual event comprised of a one mile swim, a 26.5 mile bike ride, and a six mile run, maps and race information relating to the Elephant Butte, New Mexico event is put forward, including schedules, results, photographs, and volunteer data. Sponsors are listed on the site.
http://www.herosinc.org/
