ONLINE VACATION
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO, USA
11/24/13
Hi Everyone. Today, our trip is to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
No particular reason for visiting this place other than I wanted to
learn about the unusual name.
Truth or Consequences is a spa city and the county seat of Sierra County,
New Mexico, United States. It is commonly known within New Mexico
as T or C.
Originally named Hot Springs, the city changed its name to Truth or
Consequences, the title of a popular NBC radio program. In 1950, Ralph
Edwards, the host of the radio quiz show Truth or Consequences,
announced that he would air the program from the first town that
renamed itself after the show. Hot Springs won the honor. Edwards
visited the town during the first weekend of May for the next fifty
years. This event was called "Fiesta" and included a beauty contest, a
parade, and a stage show. The city still celebrates Fiesta each year
on the first weekend of May. Fiesta also features a dance in
Ralph Edwards Park.
There are several local hot springs. Before World War II, there were
about 40 hot springs spas in Truth or Consequences. By 2008, the Hot
Springs Association in Truth or Consequences had 10 spa facilities as
members. Five of those obtained their water from wells, and 3 spas are
from free flowing hot springs. The New Mexico State Energy and
Minerals Department created two demonstration projects using
geothermal energy in Truth or Consequences in the 1980s. The local
Senior Citizen's Center benefits from a geothermal space heating
system. The Carrie Tingley Hospital for children with physical
disabilities, which has since moved to Albuquerque, used the state
money to create a physical therapy program. (It seems that the city
takes care of their people.)
The city is a popular tourist destination for New Mexicans, who come
to soak in the hot springs. It is also a common retirement location,
partly due to low house prices and a mild climate. Outdoor sports such
as golf, hiking and fishing are popular.
As of 2012, the population of Truth or Consequences was 6,411.
December is normally the coldest month with average temperatures
between 27 and 54 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest
month with average temperatures between 66 and 93 degrees F. July is
normally the rainiest month with an average of 1.8 inches, and a
yearly average of 7.2 inches of rain. (That is not much!) December is
the snowiest month with an average of 0.7 inches, and a yearly average
of 1.8 inches of snow.
I hope you enjoy this trip to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
~Marsha~
WELCOME
DOWNTOWN
RIVERBEND HOT SPRINGS
HAY-YO-LAY SPA
PELICAN SPA
LA PALOMA HOT SPRING & SPA
SIERRA GRANDE LODGE & SPA
UNKNOWN HOT SPRINGS
THE BANK
A LITTLE SNOW
MISCELLANEOUS
OLD PHOTOS
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APARTMENTS
HOUSES FOR SALE
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No particular reason for visiting this place other than I wanted to
learn about the unusual name.
Truth or Consequences is a spa city and the county seat of Sierra County,
New Mexico, United States. It is commonly known within New Mexico
as T or C.
Originally named Hot Springs, the city changed its name to Truth or
Consequences, the title of a popular NBC radio program. In 1950, Ralph
Edwards, the host of the radio quiz show Truth or Consequences,
announced that he would air the program from the first town that
renamed itself after the show. Hot Springs won the honor. Edwards
visited the town during the first weekend of May for the next fifty
years. This event was called "Fiesta" and included a beauty contest, a
parade, and a stage show. The city still celebrates Fiesta each year
on the first weekend of May. Fiesta also features a dance in
Ralph Edwards Park.
There are several local hot springs. Before World War II, there were
about 40 hot springs spas in Truth or Consequences. By 2008, the Hot
Springs Association in Truth or Consequences had 10 spa facilities as
members. Five of those obtained their water from wells, and 3 spas are
from free flowing hot springs. The New Mexico State Energy and
Minerals Department created two demonstration projects using
geothermal energy in Truth or Consequences in the 1980s. The local
Senior Citizen's Center benefits from a geothermal space heating
system. The Carrie Tingley Hospital for children with physical
disabilities, which has since moved to Albuquerque, used the state
money to create a physical therapy program. (It seems that the city
takes care of their people.)
The city is a popular tourist destination for New Mexicans, who come
to soak in the hot springs. It is also a common retirement location,
partly due to low house prices and a mild climate. Outdoor sports such
as golf, hiking and fishing are popular.
As of 2012, the population of Truth or Consequences was 6,411.
December is normally the coldest month with average temperatures
between 27 and 54 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest
month with average temperatures between 66 and 93 degrees F. July is
normally the rainiest month with an average of 1.8 inches, and a
yearly average of 7.2 inches of rain. (That is not much!) December is
the snowiest month with an average of 0.7 inches, and a yearly average
of 1.8 inches of snow.
I hope you enjoy this trip to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
~Marsha~
WELCOME
DOWNTOWN
RIVERBEND HOT SPRINGS
HAY-YO-LAY SPA
PELICAN SPA
LA PALOMA HOT SPRING & SPA
SIERRA GRANDE LODGE & SPA
UNKNOWN HOT SPRINGS
THE BANK
A LITTLE SNOW
MISCELLANEOUS
OLD PHOTOS
APARTMENTS
HOUSES FOR SALE
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Information from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
11-23-13
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