Building, Land Use & Development

The City of Truth or Consequences works with residents, businesses, property owners, and developers to guide growth and development throughout the community. Planning and zoning helps ensure projects are safe, compatible with surrounding properties, and consistent with the City's long-term goals.

Before starting construction, a new business, land development project, or property use change, contact the City to verify zoning requirements, determine permit needs, and understand applicable development standards.

Services Include

• Zoning approvals
• Conditional and Special Use Permits
• Variances and appeals
• Changes of zone
• Annexations
• Development agreements
• Subdivision and plat reviews
• Zoning ordinance amendments

Traci Alvarez
Community Development Director / Assistant City Manager
Phone: (575) 952-0565

Office Address:
401 McAdoo Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901

Mailing Address:
505 Sims Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday - 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM