Miles Traveled: 2150

Crossed into New Mexico on Sunday November 30th. Heading out of Tucson, I went past Cochise Stronghold. With a name like that, I had to know more. Turns out Cochise and his band held the high ground in the mountains outside Tucson and were never defeated. He died peacefully of old age and was secretly buried somewhere in the Stronghold. Osceola of the Southwest!

Used my app RV Parky to find a hotspring resort in Truth or Consequences, NM. Riverbend Hotspring on the Rio Grande is not to be missed. Five natural pools of differing temperatures. I tried all five and can independently verify the hottest one is very hot.

Below is where the spring enters the pool area. This tub is the hottest, about 106 degrees. As seasoned a hot tubber as I am, I only stayed in that one for about 10 minutes. I got in late so didn't start my soak until about 9pm and had the tubs pretty much all to myself. It was just what my sore muscles and aching back needed. We're all a bit road-weary and taking time out to relax is important. This place is amaze-balls. Go there if you get the chance.

Monday December 1st we made the short drive from Truth or Consequences up to Rio Rancho outside Albuquerque to my friend Dave Barbour's house. Always great to spend time with Dave and visit with his family. Being a like-minded fellow his priority was getting in his hot tub. After dinner we had a nice soak with some wine after which the dogs and I were treated to sleeping in an actual bed. Our first night out of the RV in more than 2 weeks. Envy was most pleased at this turn of events. I have a sneaking suspicion she would gladly stay here and let us continue on, picking her up on the return trip.

See you later, Gators. I'm just gonna chill here.