Waters of the Desert

Hubby and I went for a two day vacation down state to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. (you can google that if you want to know why and when the town took its name from the old TV game show)

Truth or Consequences other claim to fame is its hot springs. There are several "resorts" or places that one can go to to take a good hot soak in hot, steamy mineral waters. Other than that, the town is a rather typical New Mexico town. A bit run down, a bit artsy, a bit touristy, a bit historic, a bit economically depressed.

The Hot Spring business seems to be the main economy. Lots of locals are employed and there are a few restaurants that probably depend on the hot spring tourists. The town is, like so many in New Mexico, "out there" so most people have a substantial drive to get there.

We went to Blackstone Hot Springs where we met up with some friends we knew from Connecticut who had moved to Las Cruces about a year ago. They are only about an hour and a half from T or C.

The rooms at Blackstone are all themed after old TV shows like Golden Girls, Superman, Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Jetsons and others.

Leon and I stayed in the Studio because it was the only dog-friendly room (and of course Benni came along). Our friends had the Wonder Woman room (see photos below).

Each room has its own soaking tub which is filled with hot spring water on demand and drained when you are finished. Seems like such an extravagant waste of water, but I'm assuming the supply is endless.

The resort supplies plenty of towels and bathrobes.

Wonder Woman's Tub

And the grounds as well as the rooms are beautifully done. The sun and shade does not make for good photos, but these are a few shots that are not too bad.

The pergola and deck and other wood work is really nicely done.

And the privacy walls are pretty creative and unique.

Less than three hours from where we live they rarely get a snowflake and there are PALM TREES. Nice change of climate and greenery.

There are also "communal" or private outdoor pools which can be rented by the hour. They will have fresh towels ready and the pool filled when your hour starts and the pool will begin draining when your time is up.

It was a nice get-away and we all had a relaxing stay. We would definitely come back again.