An Odd Town in New Mexico
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- An Odd Town in New Mexico - Still exploring the Land of Enchantment, we discover an odd town off the main highway. Mainly known for its hot springs, this quirky New Mexico town has some amazing history you'll find hard to believe! Off the beaten path with lots of hidden gems (and frankly some really weird stuff) this town draws you in from the moment you hear its name. Discover what makes this old desert town a place you'll never want to leave in this episode of SightseeingSally.
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I live in southeast NM and for some reason stumbled on your channel. Im enjoying your videos. The Sadie Orchard stuff is a thing Ive looked at off and on through the years. Great channel.
Awesome! Thank you Heath 😁
@@SightseeingSally You're welcome. If you're ever in the area again, you might enjoy checking out Tolar/Tiaban NM and hearing about/sharing about the alcohol wars. Tiny little villages that happened to be on the county line in wet counties and sold alcohol to the dry counties.It was a big deal. There were air strips and people would fly in from Dallas to buy alcohol. When everything went wet, the establishments mysteriously caught fire. Im easy to find if you wanna discuss it.
Im born and raised Las Crucen, living in Hatch now.
Truth or Consequences was shown on TV in the 60's, I used to watch it. I remember it being one of my favorite shows.
Nice! I love hearing stories like this 😁
@@SightseeingSally So, if you didn't tell the truth would you get the consequences? In my case as a kid, l got a ass-achering. Then l'd have to eat standing up, so l quit making fabrications. Getting thine aas blistered twert no fun,l'm here ta tell ya! But l never got a butt whupping l didn't deserve. Brats today don't know what discipline is.
Now, this is an “odd” town that I can wrap my head around, or my towel. Ha! Great job Sally. 🌸V
Having recently discovered you(hillsboro) I find your site delightful and informative. Tor C is my next adventure as I camp at Caballo state park and your timing is perfect. Thanks for your presentation.
Welcome aboard! Thanks Barbara 😁 glad to hear the timing is perfect.
Your intros have gone very next level! The best I'm seeing these days. So well written and edited, and your voiceover is absolutely professional. Overall, just the right amount of interesting content, presented in a way that elevates curiosity without at all becoming tedious or too lengthy. And it all carries throughout the video. Excellent work !!!
I'm enjoying it. 😃
Wow, thank you! 😁
Well Said!
What a fascinating place!! Thanx for taking us along!!
Our pleasure Carol!
Thank you Sally and Marty, thank you for the wonderful video you are awesome and thank you for the work you do 🏆🌺👍✌️
You are so welcome, Duane! As always we appreciate you & thank you for being here ✌🏻😁☀️
Hello! Dear Sally , Welcome! Nice to meet you! I thank you for your video! Take good care!❤!🧡!
Thank you! You too!
Me and my doggy went to TorC for my birthday a couple of years ago. We stayed at the Pelican Inn and loved it. Our room was on the street with the orange cones. The room had an outdoor shower and was really cool. The motel rooms looked even better. I also soaked at the Riverbend one evening. I am not sure if it was the outdoor shower or the Rio Grande but the mosquito bites were the itchiest I have ever experienced. Use bug spray in August. Love you Sally Girl, you are the best! ♥
Ralph Edwards basically started Truth or Consequences on the radio in the 40s. He did host the TV show in the early 50s for a couple years and stayed on the producer side much longer. When I was a kid it was Bob Barker doing the TV show (into the late 70s if I remember right). Fun show to watch. Been to TorC myself several years ago. A guy I served with in the Army was from there. I like that area.
Yes, Bob Barker was the predecessor of the tv show host.
Was watching another RUclips video a few days ago and it occurred to me one of the reasons your videos are so special. The other guy was filming while walking and his footage was bouncing up and down. Your footage is easy on the eyes. I appreciate the steady camera!
First 10 seconds and I wanna see it! 😃 you sold me already lol
Lol awesome!
Well presented!
That is want I need !
Mineral or hot springs !
Sounds great !
They have some of the best water to soak in, according to what I read. Higher mineral content than most places, water is clear and has no odor. Sounds like you need to take a trip Glenn 😉
With my bad knee & bad right hip !
Neat little town !
Would do wonder's helping me walking better !
@@SightseeingSally probably ! Maybe after surgery !
No date has been set yet ! On hip replacement !
RiverBend Springs is MY FAVORITE place to go for hot springs. We live in Las Cruces and it's just down the road a little over an hour
Sounds like I need to go back & get in there for a soak
I'd love to see a video for Tumcumcari, New Mexico! NM has such rich history. I absolutely love these videos!
Watching your videos makes me want to hop on my Mercedes Benz convertible and take a road trip this summer.I went to Santa Fe for Xmas four years ago.I am in the SF Bay Area and that would make for a fun way to spend some time traveling.
I think you should, sounds like a great idea!!
Awesome story. I always loved New Mexico, especially the Rio Grande Valley in southern NM. I didn't know Elephant Butte dam was that old. I knew about the Hot Springs in T or C. I didn't know their stories or that the reservoir diverted the river! Way cool profile of a way cool town.
Glad you enjoyed it Mark, I found the story about Elephant Butte Dam interesting as well. Such a beautiful location, too!
@@SightseeingSally have you been to Cimarron N.M.?
Hey what a great video glad I found it and thank you for mentioning my grandparents Nona and Luta Pierce. Pierces minnows was my growing up :) we kept the worms under my nannys China cabinet and they were a quarter 😀 great video of TorC. Hopefully they'll get thru that construction soon lol. My grandparents are buried in the other cemetery on the hill. Thanks again!
Thanks Sally! I could live there!
You and me both! Seems like a fun town
Not too many left that will remember Ralph Edwards but there should be quite a few that remember Bob Barker who hosted the show from 1956 - 1975.
Bob Barker was a legendary game show host. Price is Right just isn’t the same without him.
I’ve been there many times and have always enjoyed T or C.
another fascinating story about small town America. really loved the history. Check out Lincoln, NM sometime if you like Billy the Kid history.
Yep, Im a Las Cruces native, and ever since I was about 4, my dad would compete in the Billy The Kid Pageant with his old west group. ( 1968- 1972) They later trashed the idea of live gunfights because of the " violence" . Well, sorry sports fans, but tge lincoln county wars WERE quite violent. Its history. Im 58 and I need to get back up there. My dad also sold our stagecoach to Bill Ward that used to reside in lincoln.
@@rustysmith5809 that is great . a local who has some personal history to the area. thanks
Are you related to any Boydens in Silver City?
@@rustysmith5809 As far as I know , we dont know any Boyden's from Silver City. We do have a bunch of Boyden's in Albuqurque. Cousin George was the head mechanic for the Sandia Tram for 40 years. If you know those Boyden's from Silver City, be sure to say hi to them for me and would love to look them up some day. I live out here in Pacifica, a small coastal town in California
@@gregboyden564 Bob Boyden was a police cheif.
Sally and Marty are the best...... Great content videos after another! I love them!
Yay! Thank you!
Thanks for the videos Sally. We really enjoy exploring and looking around. #swervyfam Ken
Yay! Thank you Ken
Sally Rio Bravo was just like Airwolf Sheriff Office!
On the road with Sally and Marty..thanks
I remember T or C Show in the early 50s I was a child, we watched that show every week. I remember Ralph Edwards sad well as the promo for naming a town after the show.
There are a few interesting places on. US 60 West of Socorro to Springerville, AZ. Check it out.
I just discovered your videos and have enjoyed them. Keep up the good work!!
Congratulations on going over 25K!!!! Neat town Sally. Hope you guys are stay safe and healthy. Mrs. Magnolia must have charged ahead with her positive personality.
Love your shows keep up the good work I enjoy them
Watch, It's a Trailer Park Town on youtube, fun song and video filmed there with lots of local residents making cameo appearances. I love the healing waters there, no smells, plenty hot and I soak at least once a week as I live in the area. You just have to embrace the funk as many of the places are old and it shows.
Hello from Mesilla!! Loving your channel...your research is amazing...thanks for the history...hope your enjoying our area! I personally love the cultural feel of "The Pelican"!
If they havent made it to Mesilla yet, theyre gonna love it. It continues to thrive, it hasny given into the likes of a ghost town yet.
You should check out Folsom, New Mexico - It has a really interesting history with a manned museum. I think maybe 25-30 people still live in that town, if that many but at one time it was one of the biggest towns around.
"I hear that train a' comin"🎶
Beautiful stuff
It really is! Thank you 😊
Magnolia was my great great grandmother. We appreciate you mentioning her in this video, as she was a big part of the towns history. ❤
I'm so 'homesick' for t r c
it looks like someone has hit 25,000 subscribers! Congratulations!
Yes 🥳thanks Joe!
Sally, you are easy on these, sightseeing eyes, keep up the great work!
Love seeing my town getting some love and respect.
I could live there, looks like a fine town but Google Earth will have to do...again. 😕
Thanks Sally, Thanks Marty! 🤠👍
This video showed up in my news feed on Google. I’m glad it did. I subscribed. I live in Santa Fe and have stayed at TorC. Your editing and story telling skills are excellent.
Outstanding episode! TorC is a trip. I like to stay at Rocket Inn when visiting and of course the brewery is excellent. That whole area is some of the best for checking out if in New Mexico.
Hello Sally, really enjoy your videos. I live in Northern New Mexico and have been to the places you mentioned and TRC. There is a lot of interesting history in New Mexico. Stay safe and Blessings🙏😁
Y'all are more than welcome. I'm surprised you didn't say anything about the UFO sighting there, but loved T or C just the way you presented her. A great place to retire in, has lot's of outdoor activities. Including prospecting and rock hounding. I vaguely remember the game. Mom and dad always watched it. I found it boring; What can compete with Superman when your a kid? Next time.................Peace.
Maybe Spider-Man or the Incredible Hulk lol
@@SightseeingSally lol
I wish you could find out more about Magnolia Ellis as not much is known about her modality of healing touch, fascinating how popular she was in the area.
Saudações, Professora Sally!!!
Greetings Scott 😉😁
You're a mixture of Demi and Meryl! Sally!
BETTER GET OUTA TOWN BEFORE YOU GET ALL PICKLEY 🌊🛁
Lol 😂 where I come from we call it “pruney”
Love all tours ❤️😊
thanks for stopping in our little town .i love your video of T or C ,i will LQQK at the rest of your stuff yayay
Just found you, watched 20 minutes and subbed. Love the channel! 💕
Gruß aus Brandenburg 🇩🇪 Udo bleibt gesund ⛄☃️
Greetings 😁 thank you, wish you well too!
Love your channel it's something different thanks !
I remember the TV show Truth or Consequences & Ralph. Interesting history!
Youre getting closer and closer to us .We're just south of Tor C 35 miles. After Ralph Edwards hosted Truth Or Consequences, Bob Barker took over for awhile. There are ALOT of miscellaneous shops and stores to go into, but the owners carry odd hours. Calling the museum or chamber of commerce would be advisable to find the best shopping days.
Ive also heard the shop owners have conspired to keep odd hours in order to entice tourists to stay long enough to go to each shop as they are open. Not all of them ooen on the same days, or the same time, so you would have to spend 3 days or so to catch them open. Those sneaky devils. Thanks for stopping.. Once you get to Hatch, its not far to complete your full circle at Lake Valley.
My husband was born in TorC...it has awesome hot springs too!
What an interesting name: Truth or Consequences!! The story of Sadie Orchard is interesting and sad! Love visiting old cementaries like the Hot Springs one. I remember Ralph Edward and the show. Didn't know until you mentioned her how town name was changed. Elephant Butte dam and. Lake is interesting. Thanks for talking about the hot springs. The Riverbed Hot Spirings where you can soak and overlook the Rio Grande. Junkology looks interesting!
We went into Junkology, definitely interesting and worth a look if you’re ever in the area!
Yes it looks like my wife's and I kind of store!
I'll be in T or C for the first time this week!
Sitting in Tularosa(Tulie)
Say what?
Thanks!
You’re very welcome! Thank you Kim!!!
I remember Ralph Edwards from "This Is Your Life". I remember Bob Barker for "Truth or Consequences" - this was all back in the 1970s.
Yeah. I think most people know the T or C story. My brother in law was T or C city accountant or something like that in the early 70's. They lived way out of town on a hill overlooking cabillo lake.
We enjoyed T or C a decade ago. We stayed at an old motel with its own hot soring baths. Loved the place.
Was not a "ghost town" when I used to go through there in the 1980's..... things have sure changed.... big fish in that lake
Sally, you are just flat out entertianing, a good sport, and your videos reflect your sincere good nature. Bravo Sally, glad I found ya! Stay warm Marty, let Sally carry the channel, she's more than able!
Yes we piddle around in TrQ … stayed camped at Elphone Butte for a solid week while the wind blew 70mph … not a good memory from there … have think long hard about going back to visit
Bob barker hosted Truth or Consequences. That was before the Price is Right i used to watch it when I was a kid. It was great!
The town also got paid money. In nowadays economy, not too much. However, has always been a huge celebration, full of festivities and back in the day, lots of celebrities participated
Ted Turner( Owner of Ladder ranch now) reserves are here too.and sierra grande hotel.
Yes, that’s correct 😃
By the looks of these comments Sally is still gettin a lot of newbies!
🤠👍
Thanks for sharing your travels. from Laurie & Rick of Moore Roads To Travel On
Bob Barker was the host of TorC by the time I watched the game show.
And Ralph Edward’s returned every year. I. Had the honor of meeting him and his family.
Sally...you need to make a trip to The Owl Cafe in San Antonio, NM...best Chili Cheeseburger in NM...just off I-25 on the east side of the Highway. The Cafe is famous as all the scientists and personnel from White Sands Missile Range would go there(it is relatively close to the North Gate of the Missile Range) and they have HUNDREDS of carved wooden Owls decorating the place.
Outstanding video. When are you and Marty going to post another video?
Later today
Did you stop by San Antonio, NM? Where Conrad Hilton (hotel chain) was born and raised.
We also have 5 dispensaries w/2 more on the way 😮
I was there a while back.
Br. Anthony(simple monk)
Hopefully you enjoyed your time when you were there
M-A-R-T-Y!
The city has some infrastructure issues...like frequent flooding because of broken water lines, not maintaining the drainage ditches (they are overgrown with trees and weeds as well as residents throwing yard rubbish into the ditch, abandoned run down buildings buildings...)
very cool!
A paupers grave in Germany does not have a headstone and it is hard to find out where the ashes are buried. My mother was lucky an found out where her boyfriend was buried and was able to leave him flowers. His brother and sister didn't want to pay for his burial and my mother couldn't afford it without their help. If you are on welfare you are not allowed a burial policy.
This was very interesting
Did Mocha and Marty have their own Tub ?
That's my last home.
Cool!
I live in TorC! Great place to visit but ya wouldn't want to live here!
Hello.
Why do you say that someone wouldn't want to live there?
Just curious, because it looks like a very nice place to live
Me and my family were treated by magnolia Ellis she had heat in her hands and electricity in her hands you could not wear a watch or jewelry as her treatments would stop a watch .the prices from Moriarty n.m.
Dad lived in Hot Springs in the '30s and '40s. It has always amazed me that the town stuck with the name T or C all these years when noone alive today has seen that perfectly silly game show. Go figure.
Like the colour of your coat
An odd Town with an odd girl!
Cheers to that 🥂
@@SightseeingSally Haha, odd in a good way charming!
@@SightseeingSally Cheers Darling! 🍷🍾
I am interested what has happened to "Gila Bend, Az".....home of several hundred people AND ONE OLD GROUCH
Who is the OLD GROUCH?
@@SightseeingSally I never knew who it was.....they had a huge billboard out by highway..... WELCOME TO GILA BEND home to several hundred and one old grouch
@@DeeMoback ohhh, ok I get it now lol
@@SightseeingSally you are a funny person....lol... but I continued thinking.....I think it used to say "one old grouch"....even though now apparently it says "5 old crabs"
Radium Hot Springs
But the Sadie story is interesting.
Hi from Dog Canyon...
Been there seen it done it.
I live here
Are you based in new Mexico
Saffetey fi de Bebbes in de hidey hooles Ohh scarrey Debil Watters gwan bun you fo de pooper cloosette
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I live in Lincoln county New Mexico.
Isn’t that where Billy the Kidd is buried or do I have him confused with someone else?
@@SightseeingSally He lived in Lincoln county, Was killed by pat garret at fort sumner New Mexico when he killed his jailers he took off through the capitan gap to fort sumner.I live in the capitan mountains.
Buried at fort sumner.
Thanks!
Thanks Duane, so very kind of you !