Current Date And Time In Truth or Consequences, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
02:15:32 PDT
State: New Mexico
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 6,079
District: Sierra County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Truth or Consequences in New Mexico, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Truth or Consequences.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Truth or Consequences from our regional database:
| State / Region | New Mexico |
| District | Sierra County |
| Total Population | 6,079 |
| Land Area | 71.73 km² |
| Population Density | 84.75 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 33.1284° N |
| Center Longitude | -107.2528° E |
| Elevation | 1,294 m (4,246 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in New Mexico | #40 of 219 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Adelino | 114 | 183 | 99 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Agua Dulce | 121 | 194 | 105 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Alamo | 91 | 146 | 79 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Alamogordo | 77 | 123 | 66 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Anthony | 87 | 139 | 75 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Anthony | 86 | 139 | 75 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Arenas Valley | 59 | 95 | 51 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bayard | 57 | 91 | 49 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Belen | 109 | 176 | 95 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Berino | 82 | 132 | 71 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Boles Acres | 77 | 123 | 67 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Canutillo | 92 | 148 | 80 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Carrizozo | 87 | 140 | 75 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Chamberino | 82 | 132 | 71 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Chaparral | 92 | 147 | 79 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to New Mexico (home state of Truth or Consequences), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Arizona | 351 | 565 | 305 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Baja California Sur | 732 | 1,178 | 636 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Chihuahua | 450 | 725 | 391 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Coahuila | 581 | 935 | 505 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Colorado | 319 | 513 | 277 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Idaho | 813 | 1,308 | 706 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 456 | 734 | 396 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Nebraska | 529 | 852 | 460 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Nuevo León | 714 | 1,149 | 620 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Oklahoma | 449 | 723 | 390 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Truth or Consequences's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Truth or Consequences. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New Mexico, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Truth or Consequences (You) | New Mexico | 6,079 | — | — |
| Elephant Butte | New Mexico | 1,431 | 6.7 | ENE |
| Salem | New Mexico | 942 | 46.9 | S |
| Placitas | New Mexico | 576 | 52.1 | S |
| Hatch | New Mexico | 1,600 | 52.3 | S |
| Mimbres | New Mexico | 667 | 74.2 | WSW |
| Radium Springs | New Mexico | 1,699 | 76.1 | SSE |
| Bayard | New Mexico | 2,264 | 91.5 | WSW |
| Doña Ana | New Mexico | 1,211 | 91.8 | SSE |
| Santa Clara | New Mexico | 1,638 | 92.3 | WSW |
| Arenas Valley | New Mexico | 1,522 | 94.5 | WSW |
How does Truth or Consequences rank within New Mexico? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Truth or Consequences appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 564,559 |
| Las Cruces | 101,643 |
| Enchanted Hills | 87,521 |
| Rio Rancho | 87,521 |
| Santa Fe | 87,505 |
| Roswell | 48,544 |
| Farmington | 42,871 |
| South Valley | 40,976 |
| Clovis | 39,480 |
| Hobbs | 38,416 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 490.92 |
| Rio Rancho | 268.38 |
| Las Cruces | 199.52 |
| Chaparral | 152.98 |
| Edgewood | 126.17 |
| Santa Fe | 119.25 |
| Alamo | 101.46 |
| Farmington | 82.88 |
| Carlsbad | 81.63 |
| South Valley | 77.93 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Silver City | 200,080.00 |
| Clayton | 39,628.57 |
| Taos Pueblo | 5,973.68 |
| Paradise Hills | 1,606.04 |
| Placitas | 1,556.76 |
| Albuquerque | 1,150.00 |
| University Park | 1,045.39 |
| Bayard | 912.90 |
| Anthony | 905.75 |
| Santa Fe | 733.79 |
Las Cruces International Airport IATA: LRU 98 km (61 mi) from Truth or Consequences |
Truth or Consequences sits inside New Mexico, United States and ranks #40 of 219 cities in New Mexico by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Truth or Consequences and the countries closest to Truth or Consequences by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Truth or Consequences, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Truth or Consequences at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in New Mexico, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Truth or Consequences — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Truth or Consequences table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in New Mexico by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Truth or Consequences and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Truth or Consequences map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Truth or Consequences will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Truth or Consequences to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Truth or Consequences. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and New Mexico city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Truth or Consequences ranks #40 of 219 cities in New Mexico by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Truth or Consequences is Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), about 98 km (61 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.