Summer Soaking in Truth or Consequences
When the thermometer reaches 90+ one might think twice about immersing in a hot springs bath, but there are ways to keep from overheating.
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A Couple’s Long Weekend in Sierra County
Looking to get away for a long weekend with your love? A future visitor has put together a 4-day itinerary for your consideration.
Free Rides!
Friday, Saturday & some Sundays
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Sierra County is offering FREE RIDES between Elephant Butte and Truth or Consequences – Fridays, Saturdays and select Sundays through the summer – on “The Shuttle.”
Truth or Consequences: New Mexico True
A new commercial for Truth or Consequences, its downtown, and ten wonderful hot spring spas.
Truth or Consequences Hot Springs News: Sprucing Up, Adding On, Branching Out
Hot news in the old hot springs district!
New Mexico True TV Visits T-or-C and Chloride
Truth or Consequences New Mexico and the nearby historic mining town of Chloride receive the New Mexico True Television treatment.
Mineral-Rich Geothermal Waters Beget a Long History of Healers in Truth or Consequences @Hot Springs New Mexico
On Truth or Consequences’ hot springs, holistic healing, and how those two things have complemented one another for…ever.
21 Days – A Hot Springs Experiment (Afterward)
Having knocked out 21 consecutive soaks, Ruanna Waldrum assesses the results.
Breaking Bad Creator Vince Gilligan on Soaking in T or C’s Hot Springs
According to Vince, “It’s a charming little town where you go to take the waters.”
21 Days – Riverbend Hot Springs, Soak #21
Winding up the “21 day soaking regimen” at Riverbend Hot Springs’ public pools – 5 temperatures to choose from with gorgeous river views, not bad!
21 Days – Charles Motel & Spa, Soak #20
Learning the hard way that soaking should never be though of as an endurance contest.
21 Days – La Paloma Hot Springs, Soak #19
Pre-Fiesta escape to peace and quiet at La Paloma Hot Springs & Spa.
21 Days – Sierra Grande Lodge, Soak #18
Sierra Grande Lodge’s Spirit Bath is big, beautiful, and is filled by a mineral waterfall. Also – jets!
21 Days – Hay-Yo-Kay Hot Springs, Soak #17
Visit to the indoor baths at Hay-Yo-Kay – and yes, you WILL sleep better after bathing in the hot springs of Truth or Consequences!
21 Days – Charles Spa, Soak #16
Schedule time before or after your bath at the Charles Motel & Spa to check out the gift shop.
21 Days – Pelican Spa, Soak #15
The bad news: Pelican Spa’s baths are for Lodging Guests only. The good news – Pelican Spa has more than 25 lodging rooms!
21 Days – Blackstone Hotsprings Wet Room, Soak #14
A trip to Blackstone’s extremely popular Wet Room – mineral bath + steam room!
21 Days – Riverbend Hot Springs, Lucky Soak #13
The Rio bath, one of Riverbend Hot Springs’ beautiful private pools (with a view of the Rio Grande!).
21 Days – Fire Water Lodge, Soak #12
Sunny, warm and breezy: a perfect day to try out Fire Water Lodge’s outdoor bath.
21 Days – Artesian Mineral Baths, Soak #11
Soaking it up at the uber-authentic Artesian Mineral Baths.
21 Days – Indian Springs, Soak #10
Indian Springs’ large bath provides much-needed recovery from terrorists. #dramaqueen
21 Days – Charles Motel & Spa, Soak #9
A mini vacation on the roof of the Charles Motel & Spa.
21 Days – Hay-Yo-Kay Hot Springs, Soak #8
The Long House at Hay-Yo-Kay, plus a lot of information about Truth or Consequences hot springs, not to be confused with mineral baths.
21 Days – Blackstone Hotsprings, Soak #7
Blackstone HIstoric baths – best kept secret of the budget-friendly half-hour soak in T or C?
21 Days – La Paloma Hot Springs, Soak #6
Hanging out (literally) in one of La Paloma Hot Springs’ private artesian baths.
21 Days – Sierra Grande Lodge, Soak #5
A luxurious soak in the beautiful Mineral Bath at the Sierra Grande Lodge and Spa.
21 Days – Indian Springs, Soak #4
Day 4 takes me to Indian Springs small bath – a first for me! It’s a perfect soaker for a party of one.
21 Days – Fire Water Lodge, Soak #3
Fire Water’s baths are normally for Fire Water Lodgers only, but I’m given a free pass as part of the “21 soaks” project.
21 Days – Charles Motel & Spa, Soak #2
The Charles was built in the 1930s and while it has been updated, the pink-tiled baths in the ladies’ hot spring bathing area retain their historic feel.
21 Days – Blackstone Hotsprings Historic Bath, Soak #1
Day One of the 21 day soaking adventure begins at Blackstone Hotsprings’ Historic Bath #2.
21 Days: Exploring the Health Benefits of T or C’s Geothermal Baths, One Hot Springs Spa at a Time
The website for one of our local hot spring spas says this: “Local legend has it that taking the waters 3 times a day for 21 days in a row will cure anything that ails you.” That’s a cool legend, right? But…is it true?
BANA – Recognizing Hot Springs Health Benefits
BANA’s mission is to support the research, information exchange, and education of the health benefits of natural mineral waters.
Truth or Consequences – What’s With That Crazy Name?
Truth or Consequences, the town named after a game show, was called Hot Springs until 1950. Piping hot mineral water is still available at 10 downtown spas.
Vintage Brochure – Hot Springs New Mexico, City of Health
Excerpt from the narrative: “The early Spanish settlers built a stockade here and called this place ‘Los Ojos Calientes de Las Palomas (Hot springs of the Doves).”