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Come see us at the MainStreet T or C office, 308 S. Pershing! by Becca Eza, MainStreet Executive Director MainStreet Minute: May 2026 Don’t let the summer heat slow you down - there is still a lot going on downtown! MainStreet T or C is partnering with the City to put on a free downtown concert series this summer, Dancing in the Streetlight. Shows will take place on the First Friday of each month - June 5, July 3, and August 7 - at Healing Waters Plaza. Mark your calendar! Ea

Saturday, May 9, 2026 Here are some of the events that took place during May's Second Saturday Art Hop: Truth or Consequences Contemporary: 312 Main Please join us at Truth or Consequences Contemporary, 312 Main Ave for the opening reception of a very exciting show this Saturday May 9th from 6-9. We are hosting ‘First Exit’ the work of 18 MFA & BFA students from NMSU in Las Cruces for the month of May. Their works span the gamut of mediums from ceram

Community members check out Andrew Williams' and Dimid Hayes' art exhibit at Fuzzy Logic, 404 N. Broadway, during April's Second Saturday Art Hop. by Becca Eza, MainStreet Executive Director MainStreet Minute: April 2026 Spring is in full swing, and there are plenty of ways to get involved in our downtown community! In honor of Earth Day, MainStreet T or C is hosting a litter cleanup on Friday, April 24, at 1 pm at Ralph Edwards Park. This event coincides with the Sierra Coun

Saturday, April 11, 2026 Here are some of the events that took place during April's Second Saturday Art Hop: RioBravoFineArt: 110 N. Broadway RioBravoFineArt will be hosting two special events during regular Art Hop hours. The first event is the opening for the Recycled Art Show sponsored by Sustainable T or C. This opening is a prelude to other events to celebrate Earth Day 2026. On April 22, the official date for Earth Day, there will be a special

Construction moves forward on the Foch Street Great Blocks Renovation in downtown T or C. by Becca Eza, MainStreet Executive Director MainStreet Minute: March 2026 MainStreet Truth or Consequences has several exciting opportunities and events coming up for local businesses, residents, and visitors. First, we’re hosting a free Business Legacy Planning Seminar on March 24, designed to help business owners think about the future of what they’ve built. Whether retirement is years

Saturday, March 14, 2026 Here are some of the events that took place during March's Second Saturday Art Hop: RioBravoFineArt: 110 N. Broadway RioBravoFineArt will have an opening reception for the show, Running with the Wolves, by Dina D’Argo. This themed show by D’Argo explores, in the words of the artist, “the divine feminine within all humanity, its vital, organic, resilient strength, and its deep ties to the natural forces of the Earth.” Inspirat

Part of the volunteer crew for the February 14 "Love Your City" litter clean-up by Becca Eza, MainStreet Executive Director MainStreet Minute: February 2026 February may be the shortest month of the year, but there’s no shortage of activity happening downtown! Work continues on the Foch Street Great Blocks renovation project, and we appreciate the community’s patience through temporary traffic and parking adjustments. These improvements are an inves

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Here are some of the events that took place during February's Second Saturday Art Hop: RioBravoFineArt: 110 N. Broadway RioBravoFineArt presents It’s About Time by Susan Noreen as the opening show for Art Hop on February 14.Noreen, a long time artist at RioBravoFineArt, trained with a realist mural painter for fivenyears to learn her painting skills. She does wonderful paintings, but she is most known for creative and imag

Flyer for January 24 litter clean-up by Becca Eza, MainStreet Executive Director MainStreet Minute: January 2026 MainStreet Truth or Consequences is looking ahead to a busy and productive 2026! With several exciting projects and community events on the horizon, we invite you to join us and spend more time downtown in the year ahead. We’re kicking off planning for the Levitt AMP Music Series, made possible in part by a grant awarded last fall thanks to strong community support

Saturday, January 10, 2026 Here are some of the events that took place during January's Second Saturday Art Hop: RioBravoFineArt: 110 N. Broadway Virginia Hicks is the featured artist for Second Saturday Art Hop at Rio Bravo. Hicks’ debut show at Rio Bravo is Saturday, January 10, 2026, 6 to 9 pm, 110 North Broadway, Truth or Consequences . Hicks recently moved to Truth or Consequences. With a background as a lawyer, she now considers herself to be

Saturday, December 13, 2025 Here are some of the events that took place during December's Second Saturday Art Hop: ZIA Gallery: 415 N. Broadway The December Art Hop at ZIA Gallery will be a special occasion. It will mark the last month that the gallery will be headed by John Johanek. Beginning January first, Terri Durham will be in charge and John will be assisting in the transition. So stop by ZIA Gallery Saturday December 13 from 6 to 9, We will co

Light pole banners for Old-Fashioned Christmas by Becca Eza, MainStreet Executive Director MainStreet Minute: December 2025 It’s the holiday season, and there’s no better time to support the small businesses that make downtown T or C, and all of Sierra County, such a special place. Shopping locally keeps your dollars right here at home, strengthening our economy and supporting friends and neighbors. Thank you to everyone who took part in Small Business Sa

MainStreet T or C held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Foch Street Great Blocks Project on Monday, November 10. Speakers were former Mayor Steve Green, City Manager Gary Whitehead, and MainStreet T or C Board President Linda DeMarino. Photo credit: Jessi Mraz, New Mexico MainStreet by Becca Eza, MainStreet Executive Director MainStreet Minute: November 2025 Thank you to everyone who came out for MainStreet T or C’s Trick or

Saturday, November 8, 2025 Here are some of the events that took place at November's Second Saturday Art Hop: RioBravoFineArt: 110 N. Broadway The opening show RioBravoFineArt, 110 North Broadway, Truth or Consequences, for Art Hop on Saturday, November 8, 6 to 9 pm, is for a truly astounding quilt maker, Yadi Flannery. Flannery is one of those artists who firmly secure her fiber art in the realm of fine art. Flannery’s quilts reflect the patchwork s

Board President Linda DeMarino and the "Here's Your Sign" project were both honored with Certificates of Excellence at a recent New Mexico MainStreet ceremony in Alamogordo. Mayor Rolf Hechler and City Manager Gary Whitehead attended the ceremony. by Becca Eza, MainStreet Executive Director MainStreet Minute: October 2025 Join us for Trick or Treat Downtown on Friday, October 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. Put on your best costume and join the fun at our annual downtown Halloween celeb

Saturday, October 11, 2025 Here are some of the events that took place at October's Second Saturday Art Hop: 420 Broadway Event Space: 420 N. Broadway Glow Fest 2.0: a FREE all-ages community dance event! _________________________________________________________________________ ZIA Gallery: 415 N. Broadway Come join John at ZIA Gallery as he returns in time for October Art Hop. Along with a couple of new originals he’s also bringing a bunch of new ba

A crowd listens and dances to popular local band The Consequences during the Dancing in the Streetlight concert series on September 27....

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Here are some of the events that took place at September's Second Saturday Art...

A crowd listens to Stevie Bluetone's soulful tunes on a perfect August evening, part of the Dancing in the Streetlight concert series....

Saturday, August 9, 2025 Here are some of the events that took place at August's Second Saturday Art Hop:...