Privately owned lodging in New Mexico often seems to be of the "down home" variety, and this was no exception. Staff was friendly and talkative. The rooms (originally pre-fab housing for the Elephant Butte Dam workers) are super cute and cozy. The room had a kitchenette, which was on our list of things we needed. The walls were all wood,... more

I am a hot springs-addicted massage therapist who travels to hot springs towns and treats a handful of loyal locals in order to fund my addiction. I am particular where I stay AND where I soak. I always travel with my partner who has artificial knees and sometimes with my groovy cosmic preschooler, too. We all have enjoyed hot springs... more

In early June, 2009, I drove around and found the La Paloma the most presentable of the spas in this area. I stayed in room #5 which is one of two that do not have an inside shower. The remaining rooms have inside showers. However, since you shower before - and after if you choose- using the baths, there is... more