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MainStreet Truth or Consequences

Historic Districts

Hot Springs, Bathhouse and Commercial Historic District

Constructed 1950. The Hot Springs Bathhouse and Commercial Historic District in Truth or Consequences consists of about 56 acres encompassing much of the city’s historic downtown and nearby mineral baths and apartments that served visitors who came to the health resort community between 1916 and 1950 when it was known Read more…

By Jessica Mraz, 11 monthsJune 6, 2024 ago
MainStreet Truth or Consequences

Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway

The Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway is named for Geronimo, a famous Apache warrior. He was born Goyakla, meaning “one who yawns” in the 1820s near the headwaters of the Gila River. This would be in the Gila Wilderness area of Southwestern New Mexico today. He was born into the Bedonkohe Read more…

By Jessica Mraz, 11 monthsJune 6, 2024 ago
Historic Hotels & Motels

Firewater Lodge and Motor Court

Firewater Lodge is a Historic Motor Court located in downtown Truth or Consequences, New Mexico in the heart of the Historic Bathhouse District. This historic adobe motel building is a 50’s style motor court with classic charm. The guest rooms surround a charming garden sitting area with a fire pit. Read more…

By Jessica Mraz, 11 monthsJune 6, 2024 ago
Historic Theaters & Drive-Ins

El Cortez Theater

Constructed 1941. The El Cortez Theater was built in 1941 and had a seating capacity of 580. It was closed for many, many years, but revitalized and re-opened in 1995 to show first-run movies once again.This little town of Truth or Consequences, NM (pop. 7,500+), formally Hot Springs, NM, and Read more…

By Jessica Mraz, 11 monthsJune 6, 2024 ago
Designed & Cultural Landscapes

Downtown Truth or Consequences sidewalks

Constructed 1940. Downtown Truth or Consequences Truth or Consequences, NM 87901

By Jessica Mraz, 11 months ago
Historic Hotels & Motels

Charles Motel and Spa

Constructed 1938. The Charles is made up of two historical buildings. The Spa building, constructed in the late 1940s, and The Charles Apartments, built in the late 1930s, sit side-by-side on Broadway, awaiting the arrival of guests who venture to the southwest for a relaxing getaway, or on a quest Read more…

By Jessica Mraz, 11 monthsJune 6, 2024 ago

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