The shape and texture of the earth, water, and sky that make New Mexico are like the musical landscape of a Beethoven or the artistic landscape of a Picasso. They are varied, complex, full of contrasts, bursting with surprises, and rich in masterpieces. Those fortunate enough to call New Mexico home quickly become spoiled by the embarrassment of natural riches that the state has to offer.
Hot springs are one type of masterwork in the repertoire of New Mexico.
Like a complex musical work, the state's hot springs can be approached at many different levels. One can seek a spiritual revelation in thermal water, or a mystical experience that can bring a new approach to life. Many visitors look at mineral water as part of a holistic health regime. More superficially, but no less valid, New Mexico's hot springs can be a source of physical comfort, a warm, liquid wrap to soak out the tightness of your muscles, or simply a place to soak your tired feet. The banks of the Rio Grande in the river's wild 90-mile gorge.