Ojo Caliente Hot Springs
| Ojo Caliente Hot Springs | |
|---|---|
| Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs | |
| Location | Ojo Caliente, Northern New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 36°18′37″N 106°2′48″W / 36.31028°N 106.04667°W |
| Elevation | 1892m / 6207feet |
| Type | geothermal |
| Discharge | 100,000 gallons per day |
| Temperature | 80 °F to 106 °F |
Location in New Mexico Ojo Caliente Hot Springs (the United States) | |
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs is a group of thermal springs located in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. They are also known as the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs. These hot springs were used by native New Mexicans for many years. In the late 19th century the springs began to be developed for alleged therapeutic use for several ailments, including tuberculosis.