Free Flowing

March 28, 2012 

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

In 2002 our family visited southwest New Mexico.  One of our favorite stops was La Paloma Hot Springs in Truth & Consequences.  It is a small resort with 5 hot springs soaking rooms. La Paloma is a mix of vintage, new age, and peaceful zen decor.  Which translates into a very calm relaxing atmosphere.  Even I can sit around and be still when I visit.  

The soaking rooms vary in temperature not because the water is pumped in and adjusted but because the tubs are directly over the spring! There is a magical feeling when soaking in a concrete square placed directly over a spring.  The hot water freely flowing around the body makes me feel weightless. E says it is like being weightless and yet being filled with everything.

In the soaking tubs the mud earth is covered with rocks.  In the foot baths there are no rocks.  That means we mushed the mud between our toes.  So good!

Did you know Truth or Consequences acquired that name in the 1950's as part of a television publicity stunt? Look it up:)















The boys needed haircuts so we headed to the local barber, Joe.  Joe is the perfect small town barber.  He was full of wonderful stories, he made us all smile, and he made us feel welcome.  Oh and he gave each boy the haircut they wanted.  Thanks Joe!