The oddly named town of Truth or Consequences, 48 kilometres from the launchpad, relies on its hot springs, healing waters, and nearby Elephant Butte reservoir for its livelihood.
The town never expected the "lion's share" of revenue from activities around Spaceport America, but rather a steady stream that would grow alongside the launch facility, he added. Motel bookings have improved as pandemic curbs have eased, and will keep rising throughout the town, she said. Las Cruces, New Mexico, about 128 km south, with its direct route to Spaceport America, will have little impact, she added. "If people want to come to our town, they'll come."
Rings around the edges show where the water once rested, and Phil King, an engineering consultant for the Elephant Butte Irrigation District said the high water mark was last reached in 1995. But that may not be enough to keep boats afloat on the reservoir much longer. Water levels have dropped so much this season that marina owner Neal Brown has had to move his floating docks to deeper waters, an expensive and labor-intensive job.
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