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Getting Here

Getting to Truth or Consequences is easy. We are right off I-25 and two hours from both Albuquerque, NM and El Paso, TX. If you fly to Albuquerque (ABQ), drive south on I-25. From El Paso (ELP), take I-10 west and then I-25 north from Las Cruces.

Get off at Exit 79, take that street named Date through town (1.5 miles) until you reach the ONLY stoplight in town at 3rd st. and take a left (east). Then take your first right (south) on Cedar. Go down cedar and when it starts to curve to the right, you'll see the Rio Grande and Riverbend on the left. (Cedar and Austin St. join at Riverbend)

Use this map to navigate through town to Riverbend and this map for an aerial photo view of town. Want to see what else New Mexico has to offer? Check out this map.


Area & Activities


Our Town

Truth or Consequences is a small spa town of just over 7,000 people. The village of Hot Springs, New Mexico became Truth or Consequences after a gameshow challenge in 1950 left us with one of the most unique names in the world. Other names for T or C include "The City of Health" and "The Water Wonderland of New Mexico." That's because, in addition to being one of the most affordable hot springs spa towns in America, T or C hugs the Rio Grande River and is right in between two of the largest lakes in New Mexico. Click here to watch videos about TorC.

Elephant Butte and Caballo Lakes

At over 40,000 surface acres and over 200 miles of shoreline, Elephant Butte Lake is New Mexico's largest lake. It is the state's number one destination for boating, swimming, camping and fishing. EB Lake is only a five mile drive from Riverbend. New Mexico's third largest lake, Caballo Lake, is a more peaceful alternative for fishing, camping, and small boating, and it's only eight miles away!

Weather & Climate

T or C sits at 4,260 feet above the scorching heat of the lowland summers.  High temperatures average around 92 in July and 89 in August.  These figures are much more moderate than elsewhere in New Mexico, and the famously low humidity makes warm temperatures quite comfortable.  Also, even the hottest days cool down to the low 60s at night. Winters are quite comfortable, with an average high of 55 degrees.  Though it does occasionally snow, the flakes usually melt away with the afternoon sunshine. July and August are our monsoon months and may bring short refreshing showers each day. Check out the climate chart for T or C.


Activities & Attractions

Our downtown area is within walking distance and features gift shops, health food stores, restaurants, a great museum, used bookstores, and several art galleries. Our two lakes, Turtleback Mountain and nearby Gila National Forest allow water sports, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. Other nearby attractions include Spaceport America, The Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge, White Sands National Monument, Gila Cliff Dwellings, City of Rocks, Ski Apache, The Very Large Array, Lincoln National Forest, The Space Museum, nearby Ghost Towns, and Mexican border shopping. Local community events include the Truth or Consequences Fiesta, Fiddlers Contest, Balloon Regatta, Hillsboro Apple Festival, Hatch Chile Festival, Cuchillo Pecan Festival, Chile Cookoff, and tournaments for bass fishing, and golf.


Reservations

To make a reservation, call us at 575.894.7625 and have your major credit card ready. Sorry, we cannot take reservations or lookup availabilty via e-mail.

Our cancellation policy requires you to cancel at least 48 hours before your arrival date, or be charged for the room(s) reserved (2 night maximum charge).

Check-in is after 2:00 PM. Early check-ins may be available pending room readiness. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-outs may be available pending room availability but are subject to a fee. Check-outs after 2:00 PM will be charged for another night.

Late arrivals in private rooms are guaranteed on reservations held with a credit card. For parties arriving after 10:00 PM, call the office ahead of time for directions to your room. Parties arriving late are asked to check-in the morning after their arrival.


Reviews & Comments

Mike Nelson
4/2008

This is my first time back here in nine years. When I lived in Las Cruces, I stayed here a couple of times on short getaway trips. It was lovely then, and it is far and away even more lovely now. TorC, and better yet, Riverbend Hot Springs, is the place to get away and relax and rejuvenate. A lot of collective love has been put into this place. There are signs and clues of love, contemplation and joy everywhere I look. The tubs are terrific, the facility is clean, well kept, and peaceful. And, the river's beauty certainly tops it all off to create more delight. Thanks so much!

Doug & Sarah Mackey
livestormse@yahoo.com
10/2007

From the moment we first arrived, we fell in love with this place. The location (mountain view and river) is perfect. But there's something else that makes this place different from anywhere else! The fact that it is affordable for most folks! It's rare to find a place like this that is still quaint and simple, but with such a "homeplace" feel to it. The way this place is now, it attracts all kinds of interesting folks from all backgrounds. Most people I've talked to agree that that is what makes Riverbend so special. The desert southwest style "crazy" deco in the courtyard is unique and we love it. More hammocks please:-) ! We hope Riverbend always stays this way and we will continue to return here time after time and bring our family and friends. PS: The outdoor tubs are the best! This is why we've no interest in other tubs in TorC!! ~~

Terry & Shirley Knouse
tlk@epix.net
3/26/2007

We were totally surprised by the appearance of the Casita! The mattresses and beds were totally awesome. It was far beyond what we expected. Keep up the good work and definitely your resort will grow. Sometime, hopefully we will make it back. Terrific job on remodeling!!! ~~

Emma & Adam Devsdale
emmy_bear@hotmail.com
1/17/2007

A wonderful retreat, a welcome rest from the road. Blissful to sample the hot springs. Just keep doing what you already do so well. Thanks for having us ~~

Holt Pearce
HoltWPearce@hotmail.com
4/20/2004

As a guest of Riverbend I haved enjoyed myself immensely while here. It is a very relaxing place. Great people, great vibes, just an all around positive experience. Many thank yous to the guests and the great folks who run this place. Its been my pleasure. I will definitely be back and will tell many about this place and bring some people with me to share in the Riverbend experience! ~~

Karan Shirk
3/20/2004

We planned to stay a night or two at Riverbend Hot Springs and ended up staying six. It is relaxing and beautiful and attracts the most amazing people. We can't wait to get back to T or C and Riverbend Hot Springs. Be sure and catch the museum in town. It is well done and very informative. The best small museum we found on our 12 weeks of travel.~~

Luke J Powell
ljpowell@papafunk.com
1/22/2004

I had the honor of working at Riverbend in late '95 and just wanted to let everybody know that it is one of the most relaxing, fun and creative places on Earth. Do NOT miss the chance to stay for a few days.~~

Cathy
cclanmother@aol.com
12/16/2003

All is cool here. Also a very spiritual place and beautiful people. I highly recommend this hostel. I have met my soul sister here. All my thanks to Creator for bringing me here.~~

Shannon

9/17/2003

I was driving Cross country when I got to Riverbend. Thinking I would only stay one night, I told the girl checking me in not to learn my name. She just looked at me. An hour later I found a friend I had lost in Texas a month before and two hours after that I was sitting in a hot tub by the Rio Grande and singing songs. I stayed for 5 days, but I'll never really leave.~~

josesuev@msn.com

9/06/2003

Riverbend made our four days of vacation an everlasting memory. I've never been to a place that makes a person more welcome, and I will bring my family back to share with them the great time we had there.~~

Mike

2/25/2003

Truth Or Consequences is a place unlike no other I have been to, and I can honestly say the same about this hostel. And that's good. Swimming down the Rio Grande and climbing straight into the hot baths was one of the best highlights of my 4 month USA excursion. Thanks.~~


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Links

Sierra County Info

Great site. Full of maps, things to do, and businesses in Sierra County.

Turtleback Mountain Resort

The premier residential community and golf course for high desert lovers of all ages.

Hot Springs Motorplex

A mixed use developement, coming to TorC and including race tracks and more.

Hostel Handbook

Online listings and booking for hostels.

Enchanted Waters

Sierra County Chamber of Commerce. More info about T or C and it's history, as well as, Elephant Butte Lake and other hot springs places in town.

Faywood Hot Springs

Hot Springs near Deming, New Mexico.

Judd Irish Bradley

Local photographer's website

New Mexico Dept of Tourism

Website of the NM Department of Tourism. Lots of links and general tourism information.

Big Food Express/ Club Bossa Mundo

Great food and live entertainment at Elephant Butte

Spa Town

Website representing the spas in TorC.

Accommodation Worldwide

Hotel listing site

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