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City in New Mexico, United States
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Truth or Consequences, locally called T or C and formerly known as Hot Springs, is a town in New Mexico in the United States of America. It gets its curious name from a 1950s-vintage television show that offered to film an episode in some little town far from Hollywood, if that town would change its name to match the show's. Hot Springs, New Mexico needed an economic boost, agreed to the deal, and has gained notoriety and consequently tourist business as a result.
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The Geronimo Springs Museum contains the history of Sierra County. From mammoth and mastodon skulls and a world-class collection of prehistoric Mimbres pottery to Apache, Hispanic, military, mining, ranching, and cultural exhibits, the Museum is a fascinating complex of historical artifacts. Each of several rooms represents a specific subject of history, with displays and artifacts interpreted so that the viewer can understand the items exhibited.
Dedicated in November 2009, the Hamilton Military Museum is in Veterans Memorial Park, next to the Vietnam War Memorial replica and Walk of Education. The park, museum and its contents are a living memorial and history of the nation and the dedication of those who served it. Historic displays in the museum range from a military button collection to Buffalo Soldier memorabilia, and numerous displays are dedicated to local heroes.
Steakhouse with a full bar and an adult ambience.
Amazingly diverse menu with all the old favorites along with a focus on Chinese food, plus a burger not to be underestimated. Good prices.
Casa Taco, Elephant Butte
Always packed. The tacos are great - they have veggie options. Order the taco combo - one shrimp, one chicken, and one brisket with green chili - all on a deep fried shell - yummmm, and it's a great place to see the locals.
at the Sierra del Rio Golf Course
Live music on the weekends, and the best "bar view" in Sierra County - the greens of Sierra del Rio Golf Course
La Cocina
T or C's favorite Mexican restaurant, located right off of I-25. The best ribeye steak in town; big enough for most folks to share. Beer and wine, but it's still a real family atmosphere. Good for American and New Mexican fare. Open on Sundays (a big deal in T or C).
Pretty decent Asian food. Good salad bar where they actually have separate bowls of iceberg/American salad and mixed greens, then all the fixin's. Actually, the only salad bar in the county. They have a tendency to rush you through your meal, serving the entree before you've finished the salad. Closed Su & M.
Claims to be "an affordable hot springs spa" with massage therapy, wraps, etc., in addition to rooms and (hot!) spring baths.
A "budget resort" with the town's only riverside hot spring pools. Several types of lodging and spa treatments are available.
Beautifully restored historic lodge in downtown, with private hot spring tubs and full service spa. Stay includes Hot Spring Soaks and Breakfast
The Pelican Spa is a collection of rooms in three locations. There are 3 rooms in the Spa compound ranging from $65-$95 per night, 8 efficiency apartments around the corner that rent for $55 per night, and 3 large apartments located about 1/2 mile to the west on Broadway that rent for $60 per night. The rooms are all brightly colored, features original artwork, and 1950s-style furnishings. All room rates include unlimited soaks in the Spa's five private hot mineral baths.
Geothermal hot mineral water tubs in the rooms. The lodge is downtown, in the heart of the Historic Bathhouse District. The adobe motel building is a 1950s-style motor court. The rooms surround a charming garden sitting area with a fire pit. Free Wi-Fi.
Blackstone Hotsprings offers luxurious accommodations in T or C's Historic Hotsprings District. In keeping with the name of the town, each room at the Blackstone is named and decorated for a different television show or character (think Babaloo, Roy Rogers, and The Jetsons) using a combination of classic & retro furnishings and a little bit of kitsch. The Wet Room is a tropical paradise available for lodgers and walk-in bathers alike (call to schedule), but all lodgers have access to their own in-room mineral baths. The Blackstone offers free wireless internet and satellite TV in each room.
You'll find more than a few gift shops, a thrift store or two, a handful of galleries and artist co-ops, a pawn shop, new and used clothing, office supplies, restaurants and more in downtown Truth or Consequences. The commercial and Historic Hot Springs Districts overlap, and it's all completely walkable!
Offers a collection of one-of-a-kind unique silk scarves, shawls, kimono, robes, ruanas & capes. Sandy Hopper, artist, creates these gorgeous silk design wear by hand. Also you will find a collection of her fine art collection including oil paintings, silk framed art and hand painted Shoji Screens.
Truth or Consequences is on Interstate highway 25, about halfway between Albuquerque and Las Cruces.
Read in the guideThere is no public transportation, but the entire downtown district is very walkable.
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