(Truth or Consequences NM)
When walking around T-or-C, it seemed like there was something artsy everywhere I looked. Murals, sculptures, a decorative fountain, colorful buildings, galleries, and even the water tower. It made the whole town cheery and inviting.
Downtown Murals – Natives
While taking a shortcut, on a side street, I found the back side of buildings also had murals, clever decorations, and fence art. A bank had a sculpture in it’s parking lot, too. All of this art seemed to have been done by local artists; and so, had a special affinity for the place.
Garden Mural
El Día de los Muertos Mural
Coyotes Mural
As I strolled around town, I noticed that the shops even had creative names, like Victorian Hippie Chic, Miner’s Claim, Passion Pie Café, The Brazen Fox, House of Pain, Lattitude 33, Bead Hive, Black Cat Books, Forget About It, Horsin’ Around, Grasshopper Silk, Dust & Glitter, Moon Goddess, When Pigs Fly just to name a few.
Quail Sculpture
Steer Sculpture
Fence Collage
What a wonderful way to make downtown appealing. It was a pleasure seeing the creative spirit of this town. If you’re ever near, take the time to experience this art filled place.
Madonna Mural
Rio Grande Mural
Las Palomas Fountain
Afterward, I went down to Caballo Lake State Park and free camped next to the lake, with a good view of the mountains on the other side.
Water Tower Mural
Camp: Caballo Lake SP-Lakeview drycamp
Scene: Murals, sculptures, fountain
I can’t recall seeing that first one – where is it?
It’s on the wall over Grapevine Bistro and Bead Hive. There are other small ones on other store fronts too.
Good grief – I must have seen it a hundred times, and not seen it once. Thanks!