I stayed in Truth or Consequences | New Mexico's Best Kept Secret

[@orrinsjuice1]

I grew up there! Riverbend Hot springs is a gem! The town kinda died off after the lake was drained in 2000. But there is a good vibe still around. We go back once or twice a year to hit up Riverbend. Also the hike up Turtle back mountain is amazing. If you go back go tubing down the river! It’s so chill! Great video! Cheers!

[@TravelWithTats]

No way! That must been so nice. I definitely will be hitting up Turtle Back next time I am there

[@anguskong5132]

we may know each other, my home town

[@DesiHanSch60]

orrinsjuice: why was the lake drained?

[@billmoree-photography]

I didn’t know that it was drained back then, but it’s back now! I keep a 25 foot Catalina sailboat at the marina there. The boating and fishing is great.

[@arockalypsgaming]

As someone who used to live in T or C back in the late 80's it's cool to see how much it's changed, but soul crushing to see how little water is in the Butte (used to have 3 to 4 times that amount of water in it). Might have to go back one of these days just to revisit it.

[@williamfox1146]

This video displays the old New Mexico that I love. So much more enjoyable than the crowded and insufferable Santa Fe.

[@rustysmith5809]

Fantastic, glad you got to come see us.

[@mattnuevo6334]

Story time.. I lived in New Mexico, up in Socorro County, for about ten years. I used to make the hour drive down to T or C for the hot springs. (Riverbend.. best choice) I sold my property there and rambled around for a few years, before heading back to New Mexico to spend the holidays with family. Ended up staying and working as a ski lift operator at Sandia. My dad had heart surgery, and I left for Nevada to care for my parents while he recovered. Did a bunch of concrete and heavy equipment work while I was there, and made over $25,000, and got a vintage travel trailer in trade for a concrete driveway for my cousin (because I wouldn’t charge labor to family, but when he insisted that I take the 1962 Serro Scotty Sportsman.. how could I say No? Long story short.. Dad was healed, and it was time to push on. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner together, and I told the folks that I would be leaving the next morning. My basic plan was to head to T or C, soak in the springs, and focus on writing a novel. (NOT the one you are currently reading!) I would buy a small parcel, park my trailer, soak daily, and try not to get a job.. just pay myself to write. I never made it.. My first stop was Alkali Hot Spring, near Goldfield. I had planned to soak and stay the night there, but the windy, cold weather made me rethink the camping part, (still had a great soak, and all to myself!) and I decided to head to my next stop, further south, and lower in elevation. I arrived at Bailey’s Hot Springs, just outside of Death Valley, and just north of the small town of Beatty, to find it closed, and appearing destroyed and abandoned. I met the owners that day, (an absolute omen of fate, as they live in Las Vegas, and visited very infrequently.)Their latest caretaker hadn’t worked out, so i was in. I never left. I’m still here almost six years later. It is providing material that threatens to eclipse the fictionalized autobiographical true crime tragicomedy of my first novel, and I have soaked twice a day, everyday.. and it is the best hot spring water of the many I have soaked. Still closed for business, but I have kept myself busy with gardens and animals, repairs and improvements, and the adventure and intrigue that each new place holds.. If you are ever in the neighborhood, feel free to stop by. The water is miraculous, and friends and family are always welcome. p.s.: I’ve arted, too!

[@TravelWithTats]

This was such a wonderful story. I absolutely loved reading it. Thank you!! And if I’m ever in the area 😊 😊

[@xAtomXClubx]

What's the jobs and homes for rent situation out there ... I've been strongly considering moving over there . I'm going to go check it out mid September... I'm from marfa TX .. not too far away.. gentrification and Austin TX hipsters have ruined this tiny town

[@RiverbendHotSpringsNM]

Thanks for visiting and so glad you enjoyed!

[@TravelWithTats]

I look forward to my visit back!!

[@katiecarpenter6814]

Your artwork was beautiful! Loved it❤

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Bigheartrolling]

Thanks for this video. I’m solo and videos like yours really are great because I see what I’m getting myself into and see what is a gotta stop. For 5 of 8 years I’ve not carried a coffee maker with me. This forces me to go find the local place. Strong coffee & gas…I better have a coffee back up! lol. 😆

[@chuckw4947]

So glad you found haven in our special haven.....fun video... gives folks a great view of the area...Thanks!! .... Moved here "at random" more than 20 years ago, opted to move away once...spirit apparently disagreed and insisted upon our return six months later...Always happy to see others discover T-or-C.... Keep having Fun!!!

[@markiefufu]

We're 2 days into a 14 day stay at Elephant Butte State Park and I've fallen in love with Truth or Consequences and New Mexico in general. I have a friend that's lubed here a few years and I definitely am trying to talk the wife into relocating here once we are done traveling in our skoolie.

[@TravelWithTats]

Hahaha! It gotcha!!! T or C and New Mexico tends to do that. I hope your wife agrees!! Hope you have good trip!

[@rustysmith5809]

Plenty of homes for sale

[@wkh4321music]

@@rustysmith5809and lube

[@Nahulanham]

I can dig the changed weekend adaptation, because up here in Oregon, it always rains on he weekend. That's why I advocate for changing the weekend to a Wednesdays or Thrusday.

[@BillMoree]

9:14 - Andrew! Andrew is awesome. Check out his photography. And he is now teaching as a grad student at NMSU in Las Cruces. Seriously, the art scene at NMSU and TorC is ... well, it feels like Brooklyn did thirty years ago.

[@TravelWithTats]

Andrew is awesome. I follow him On Insta! Love his stuff.

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

My hat's off to you for going on lots of adventures by yourself. :) You are quite the adventurer! Mucho cool amiga!!

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank youuuuuu :)

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

@@TravelWithTats :)

[@sassycat6487]

Not gonna lie I looked up this town because I saw a true crime documentary about the toy box killer and was intrigued by the name of the town, BUT this town looks amazing! Super cute and feels like a travel back in time.

[@TravelWithTats]

The name is what brought me here, so I can totally understand the intrigue. it really is a phenomenal little town.

[@Sophos1964]

@@Tdfcjc808, that was 22 years ago & the killer died in prison the following year. What relevance, if any, does that have to this video?

[@tonichealthacademy7587]

Me too!

[@eddieparris2803]

@@TravelWithTats Is your name Tats because you have tattoos? Sorry, dumb question...

[@rustysmith5809]

Thats old news, very old. Like back when psycho was popular.

[@jasonjones5213]

You come across the most unique places, that's why I love your channel.

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you Jason!!!

[@AtHomeInTurkey]

What a great place! Loved it!

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you!!!

[@daisyskippy4673]

My favorite thing about living in New Mexico is the people ❤️…

[@TravelWithTats]

Agreeeeeeeddd

[@Tdfcjc808]

Don’t lie your favorite thing is the meth

[@IggnantOG]

Very nice people. I think because we are them and they are us. Free people.

[@Micazasdebandito79]

It looks so cute and quirky, love it.

[@guuzers]

I saw this video before adding a day there to a road trip we had planned around New Mexico and noticed a cool Live and Let Die record at 4:09… Three years later and it was still there! I mentioned this video to him and he knew exactly who I was talking about!

[@TravelWithTats]

No way!!!! That’s so cool. I’m glad to hear David is still there. I think about him often. I hope the road trip goes well!!

[@teresap.5991]

Just found your channel ☺️. Love VAN life vlogs... Hoping to love your channel 💞

[@paulthomson8824]

The movie FOUR FACES WEST with Joel McCrea, was made around this area, including the rock of TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, which is now a National Park.

[@katzzvideo]

Your mannequin looks awesome! I pray you get something for that. Safe travels.

[@SweatPantsJoeEATS]

What a fun little town. I was always curious about this place and now I’d like to go. If you ever find yourself in Western NY (Buffalo, Niagara Falls) wings and beers are on me!

[@pintahalfmusic]

Glad I stumbled across your video, and so glad you got to meet our friends Will and Anne! Happy that you enjoyed our town! Lots of great musicians in town, too. Hope you come back sometime!

[@TravelWithTats]

They are so wonderful. I came back a second time actually and bet Burt and Mike who sing at the brewery often. I can’t wait to come back. If I do I hope it’s for like 3 weeks.

[@pintahalfmusic]

@@TravelWithTats Burt is great. We play at the brewery fairly often, too. Glad you like our town!

[@ericgolden6093]

Thanks for the visit great video too ,best of luck to ya God Bless

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you! You too!

[@janblake9468]

TorC was also a TV show in the 1950's. My sister has lived there for several years; have visited her a couple times.

[@TravelWithTats]

I heard about that show during my second trip there. I’m glad you’ve made it out. It’s one of my favourite places

[@TravelswithLucky]

You do a great job talking about this town. This is my first time seeing you and your down to earth manner is excellent for you tube! I will keep watching. I really hope to convince my husband this is where we should winter. (TIred of Montanaxs "beautiful " winters) We are so Don with AZ. Best to you!

[@TravelWithTats]

I appreciate that! Thank you. I hope you can convince him. It’s a wonderful spot and so much to do close to town as well!

[@janicem4382]

Love the mannequin! Love the town. Thanks

[@GameShowMike]

The city got the name Truth or Consequences from a radio show of the same name hosted by Ralph Edwards, who later mentored Bob Barker, who hosted a television version of the show prior to his long association with The Price is Right. They hold an annual Fiesta during the first weekend in May.

[@Micazasdebandito79]

I love the serendipity ❤

[@newcountrymanoldcountrysou966]

Hello I’m a local resident of TorC thank you for visiting our little town ur welcome anytime have safe travels 🎉

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you! I absolutely love it there

[@genemaysonet3558]

Hey tats I went to T or C after your video ,glad I did very interesting little town ,I also went to ( Junkology) yep took a picture of your mannequin. I met the store manager Haha I mentioned you he immediately remembered. THANKS TOO KOOL .Safe travels )

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you! I’m so glad you got to meet Dave!!! I miss that guy. I hope you enjoyed your time in T or C!!!

[@guuzers]

@@TravelWithTatsfunny that a year later the same thing happened with me!

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

I randomly remembered the Doctor Who episode and thought to look up real videos of the town. Pretty interesting

[@sillygily4435]

When i was stationed in fort bliss I didn’t really have any friends for a while and being from the Midwest I was a big fishermen. Used to go up to elephant Butte every chance I got and climb down right where you were standing and drop a line by the dam. Pretty bad fishing most of the year but if you catch it at the right time you can get some nice striper and white bass. There is a burger spot in elephant butte called Bigfoot restaurant and I forgot what the burger was called but they had probably the best burger I’ve ever had in my life and it wasn’t very expensive either

[@TravelWithTats]

That is soo cool to hear!

[@raymondmaybery1516]

Just seen you on Ralli Roots vid and thought I would check your channel out. Your content is really good so I'm now a member!

[@TravelWithTats]

Raymond Hello and welcome!! Thank you so much!!! :) :)

[@jr2no160]

T or C is the Bomb 💣. We spent a wonderful relaxing week there in late January. Cool place with cool people.❤

[@TravelWithTats]

Isn’t it the best?! Glad you had a great time. :)

[@larrydavis9251]

I was looking up truth or consequences New Mexico came across your site fell in love with your site deffently going to be a follower , i stayed 1 nite there 1992 had i known all thats there would have stayed longer thank you thank you thank you

[@TravelWithTats]

Helloo!! Larry you are very welcome. I am glad you enjoyed. It truly is a spectacular place. I can't wait to go back!

[@philipnixey436]

Sex rock, elephant butt, and watermelon beer. That little town had it all.

[@TravelWithTats]

I know you’re jealous. 😂🤣

[@eddieparris2803]

So cool! I want to go now.

[@kellyb9020]

Lots of the smaller tourist towns we've traveled to or thru in NM are only open on weekends bc that's when the bulk of tourists come. It makes sense for them to only be open on weekends when considering operating costs. Good video.

[@TravelWithTats]

The answer!!!!! Thank you. Makes sense for the small businesses

[@Yaakov777]

Beautiful tour of toc! Just wondering tho what camera do you use for vlog? Thanks! Keep on doing what you are doing! ❤️

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you!! I use the Sony a6400. :)

[@sweetfreddie]

I enjoyed your video, especially because I live there. The mannequin turned out great. Just a couple of corrections. It’s Elephant Butte, not Elephant’s Butte. Elephant Butte is actually a separate little town and not part of T or C.

[@IceCreamCornDawg]

You should check out San Antonio hot springs. It's magical and free

[@wallycurry-s5o]

You are a beautiful spirit

[@ri_and_ro]

Everytime I'm reminded of T or C I think of the toy box killer 😱

[@donntrotter]

Andrew Williams Is my best friend. So incredible that I stumbled onto your video and happened to see the mention. Love your vibe!

[@TravelWithTats]

Sayyy what. That’s crazy!!! Thats Truth or Consequences for ya. Haha. Im very glad I got to meet him :) :) :)

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

Awesome job on this video!

[@TravelWithTats]

Glad you liked it!

[@bigrollinghome2091]

I was living in my school bus at a campground just south of TorC when the woman escaped the Toy Box Killer. Was about to cross the street to go to Sochi's bookstore and ... an ambulance went down the street followed by several news cars.

[@TravelWithTats]

Oh whoa. What a time to be there. I get many comments about the Toy Box Killer. But no one’s was actually there.

[@richmondgarcia3024]

Your video is so good. You missed out on the caves which is full of rocks and crystal. Maybe next tim

[@TravelWithTats]

There’s Caves?!!! Oh my goodness l will have to check them out when I visit again (which is the plan!)

[@beowulfvladmax7710]

We live in TorC. Love it here!

[@TravelWithTats]

Such an amazing place

[@kerricorser4562]

Loved your mannequin!!! Great video! Thank you!

[@TravelWithTats]

Aww thank you!!!!!!!

[@Pajamas77]

I am on vacation here since my relatives own a farm we just branded the cattle t or c is truly amazing

[@TravelWithTats]

Oh cool! What a an experience.

[@joeypleasants4014]

Where did you go to get the coffee in the beginning?

[@TravelWithTats]

Mile Marker 7 Coffee!!

[@Micazasdebandito79]

Love the guy hyping up the art ❤

[@TravelWithTats]

He’s so great. I absolutely love him too

[@salvadordelgado2434]

I wonder if she's ever heard about David Parker Ray ? And the fact that there were more people involved that were not and haven't been arrested.

[@4HAR2012]

Know all about it! Parker Ray!! Crazy mo fo!! Worked for elephant butte state park

[@StacyKilcoin-g8k]

Exactly! That's why I left a comment about the corrupt locals. I lived there for several years.

[@yourfbiagent6242]

I grew up there as well, right down the road from my house was the city rodeo and my grandpa was actually the caretaker of the place for a year or two.

[@TravelWithTats]

That’s amazing!!! You ever go back?

[@yourfbiagent6242]

@@TravelWithTatsi did last year when I went to visit my grandpa in Socorro. I got to see what the house i lived in looked like now, and it actually looks trashed, there's people living in the house though and the old arena was forgotten about after my grandpa moved away, which made the people of the city care less about each other because when there was a rodeo going on the whole Sierra county was there. After my family moved away it was like the everyone drifted apart. I also got to see where my mom's old friend lives, she used to be like another mom to be. It's quite sad how things can change so much over time, they never stay the same.

[@yourfbiagent6242]

@@TravelWithTats next time you go back there you should go down Mims Dr and tell anyone there that you know Jimmy George, you might be able to look around Btw my uncle calls it elephant butt aswell 🤣

[@TravelWithTats]

Oh that's such a shame to hear. It is incredible what time does.

[@TravelWithTats]

Hahaha. I absolutely will do that. I should be there in October!

[@shauncollins4657]

I was wondering if this was a real place because "cactus jack" was supposed to be from here. I realize mick Foley is from new York but this place looks cool.

[@timthompson8297]

$80 for one night at the RV park? Outrageous. I love small towns and I love New Mexico. Moved here last August, but further north.

[@TravelWithTats]

Well for the $80 you get unlimited access to the Hotsprings while they are open. Which is a steal for Hotsprings. Haha

[@timthompson8297]

@@TravelWithTats I think that’s very expensive for a hot bath or two.

[@Grace-jb7me]

Was supposed to do a long term stay at a glamping site in 2022. Unfortunately canceled my trip to T or C because of being exposed to Covid and wanted to be safe. Need to plan a trip there after seeing this.

[@TravelWithTats]

Oh noooo. I hope you make it!!!

[@jeffreywhite2272]

check out the old TV show "T or C" with bob barker.

[@Alonso-sn4rc]

came here to do contruction and I am loving this city

[@TravelWithTats]

Amazing!!

[@caligrl]

That mannequin came out beautiful 😍

[@TravelWithTats]

Fannnkkssss

[@kortneyprice7440]

Truth or Consequences is my home town!

[@TravelWithTats]

That’s amazing. Such a great place

[@tjharris6530]

Just found you. Love the content!!!

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you!

[@tjharris6530]

@@TravelWithTats You're very welcome looking forward to your future adventures

[@paulthomson8824]

rock of TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCE is a National Park

[@Richard-dc2tc]

I've been traveling the country for a little over a year, Me and my 2 dogs, have been in T or C for quite a few months Im very hesitate about leaving we have felt very comfortable here Sooo dog friendly and human frendly food prices are good, so I guess time will tell if we stay awhile or leave tomorrow 🤔🤠

[@TravelWithTats]

I love to hear this. It is such a wonderful place. I had a hard time leaving. Like you I could’ve easily stayed hahaha.

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

Nice video. Be safe!

[@TravelWithTats]

Thanks, you too!

[@Nahulanham]

You're better scenery then NM!

[@nathanapplegate5374]

What a city name. How do you land on that as what to call your city?

[@TravelWithTats]

Right?! Tis a very good question

[@pintahalfmusic]

In 1950, the TV Game show "Truth or Consequences" (Hosted by Ralph Edwards) offered to come and broadcast from any town in America that would change it's name. Hot Springs NM took the bait, and Ralph Edwards fell in love with the town, bringing the show and tons of Hollywood celebrities to town every year for decades. The name stuck.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

And believe it or not there was a TV quiz show in the 1970's of the same name,

[@ramlinman2004]

It's like a chamber of commerce video

[@20Mr.Love24]

This is my home town..used to be 505 ...they changed it 575....f!@#...now my tat shows im from Albuquerque....😂

[@rustysmith5809]

U all come back now, y hear?

[@TravelWithTats]

Absolutely

[@staceygiometti9680]

Sweet!

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you!

[@SergioSanchez-j3u]

I thought the town was named after the TV show truth or consequences

[@mrmanonvr534]

It is

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

Did you visit cactus jack

[@TravelWithTats]

I did not. But I’m going back tomorrow. Mama I’ll meet them then!!

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

@@TravelWithTats im sure Ms Foley will bake you some delicious cookies (please tell me you get the reference)

[@missinmayberry7289]

Mile Marker 7 has a great breakfast sandwich!

[@TravelWithTats]

I’ve noted that one

[@landyn5816]

If you like T or c smash that That like But ln

[@LJE3]

Cactus Jack sent us here.

[@michaelamaestas4950]

After having a full flight of beer alone, do not go soak .. please

[@audreyswann8459]

If y'all know Rebecca doll she is amazing I was on the campaign team she loved me and I even have a shirt when she voted when they had to vote for her and she lives and Truth or consequences New Mexico but she did come to Roswell and she is just pretty and if she is looking at my thing right now then I love you and try to consequences New Mexico it's amazing I live in Roswell triple consequences New Mexico is very far away from Roswell I've never been there I really wanted go to Chicago but I love Truth or consequences in Mexico one more time I love you Rebecca now

[@KD-nk3ht]

Changing its name from Hot Springs to Truth or Consequences in 1950 was as stupid and as silly as all fucking hell.

[@richardthibeault7796]

i am so jealous i want to try van life

[@TravelWithTats]

Best/easiest way to try it is to rent one from Outdoorsy and give it a go!!

[@richardthibeault7796]

@@TravelWithTats well it's alittle late for that i called the dealership today and ordered a new van then i went to signature solar web site and picked out a solar system i hope to see you on the road i'll buy you a drink or 2 well have lunch happy trails lol

[@caelenragsdale2861]

icon!!

[@TravelWithTats]

Awww tanks

[@Nancy-tr5fi]

Why didn't,'t you show viewers the Art Gallery there you stated was best ....most interesting but we got a 2 sec sweep of it. Why?

[@anguskong5132]

guess no one said anything about the devils playground...

[@TravelWithTats]

…. Dare I ask

[@anguskong5132]

Well that may be a thing of the past now a days but as I remember once your on devils playground if an animal crosses your path there are no demons/spirits following you , but if you find a dead animal when you are on the playground EVIL demons/spirits are near...lol I may have that completely wrong but it was something like that, I was 17 but I knew basically the whole town at that time and that demon/spirit shit they were serious...or so I thought lol..glad you came to T or C ! I'll never go back lmao!

[@hzilla5550]

LOL. I thought I was the only one who knew about T or C. I tried to get a surgery position at the hospital, but because KY had suspended my license back in 1994 for a nurse's medication error, no dice. The orthopedist there wouldn't work, so they contacted Jackson and Coker to recruit me. Mentioned T&C in my memoirs, "My Medical-Legal Back Pages." Archway publisher. Based entirely on true events in KY, then NC with my last stand in MS. Also been to Hot Springs AR, and here I grew up in Buffalo! The world can't get any weirder.

[@jeffreywhite2272]

❣

[@manolocalifas6488]

Extreme hot there. Better have AC and stay indoors.

[@mrmanonvr534]

I live there

[@austinstitzel]

I'm going to guess that you are a Sagittarius.

[@Samadhigame]

Hope Wells

[@mrmanonvr534]

Did you dee Dukat

[@mrmanonvr534]

I mean see not dee

[@mrmanonvr534]

😂

[@TravelWithTats]

Hahah. I understood. I did not see Dukat unfortunately. :(

[@mrmanonvr534]

Ok

[@paintmoney]

You are absolutely beautiful

[@TravelWithTats]

Thank you

[@skiltz124]

Ever wonder why it was Will's last day at the T or C bar? This is one of the true shit holes of NM

[@Nahulanham]

The mannequin looks Native American.

[@tonichealthacademy7587]

NOPE! David Parker Ray may not still be there but a lot of the others are. I'll pass.

[@TravelWithTats]

😂 fair

[@janinemcdowell6666]

Stop blowing up our spot!

[@GolfChef99]

Cut grass for 1 year & could afford to open his own business!!!!!!

[@ryster88]

I grew up there that town is trash and full.of drugs