Sierra County, New Mexico

Sierra County, New Mexico
Sierra County Courthouse in Truth or Consequences
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Coordinates: 33°08′N 107°11′W / 33.14°N 107.19°W / 33.14; -107.19
Country United States
State New Mexico
Founded1884
Named afterthe Black Range (Spanish: Sierra Diablo
SeatTruth or Consequences
Largest cityTruth or Consequences
Area
 • Total
4,236 sq mi (10,970 km2)
 • Land4,179 sq mi (10,820 km2)
 • Water57 sq mi (150 km2)  1.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,576
 • Density2.770/sq mi (1.070/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.sierraco.org

Sierra County (Spanish: Condado de Sierra) is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 11,576. Its county seat is Truth or Consequences.