The City of Elephant Butte is home to the largest lake in the state and also The Sierra Del Rio Golf Course. We are the premier destination for recreational boating in the beautiful state of New Mexico.
Enjoy our local restaurants, hotels, motels, fishing guides, watercraft sales and rentals, city park and our beautiful walking trail.
Elephant Butte is a unique community with friendly customer service oriented staff.  Residents and visitors enjoy a relaxing time at The Sierra Del Rio Golf Course for a round of 18-hole golf course, restaurant and bar, pro-shop all with breathtaking views of Turtleback Mountain.
Our City hosts annual events which can be viewed on our City Calendar. We have a grand Community Center to accommodate large gatherings. Schedule your event today.
We offer a relaxing “Lake Lifestyle” community and invite you to come live and work where you play.  
Phillip Mortensen

Phillip Mortensen

Mayor of Elephant Butte

“I welcome you to the City of Elephant Butte and our web page. We strive to keep our residents and visitors informed of the wonderful things happening here. If there is anything we can help you with, please send us an email, or contact the staff at City Hall”

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Our History

In July 1998, the City of Elephant Butte became New Mexico’s 101st incorporated community. For over a year preceding the incorporation, a group of enthusiastic, community-minded citizens completed population census and financial analysis, as well as a surveyed citizen attitudes toward incorporation before the actual vote was held. After incorporation, a solid Mayor and Council form of government was established.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF VACANCIES

City Council—One (1) two-year term is vacant on the City of Elephant Butte City Council. Applicants must be a registered voter and resident of the incorporated city limits of Elephant Butte. Meetings are once per month unless a special meeting is required. Lodgers’... read more

City Administrative Offices: 103 Water St.
(575) 744-4892

City of Elephant Butte Recycling Center
Aluminum and Cardboard Only
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 3:00pm

100 Water (Across From City Hall)

Fire Department: Annex Building, 101 Water St.
(575) 744-5000

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