Hoosier Hot Springs
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States
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- Location
- Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Hoosier Hot Springs is near Truth or Consequences, a New Mexico town famous for its thermal waters. The iron-rich, slightly acidic water (pH 6.3) reaches around 38 °C (100 °F), feeding an open-air pool suited to wild bathing.
Insider tip — Hoosier Hot Springs is located in the Sierra County area of southern New Mexico near the Rio Grande rift zone, where iron-tinged geothermal water emerges from the Basin and Range fault system. The surrounding Chihuahuan Desert landscape of creosote flats and distant mountain ranges gives the site a raw, elemental character. The springs are part of the broader Truth or Consequences thermal district, a small town that reinvented itself around its geothermal waters.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).