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This release, Waiver, Hold Harmless and Assumption of Risk Agreement is made by and between the undersigned (“Guest”) and Blackstone Baths and Beds, a New Mexico LLC (“Blackstone”).

1. Due to the natural environment at Blackstone there are hazards, such as, but not limited to: low light, hidden obstacles, uneven surfaces, and wet, slippery and/or icy walking surfaces that may cause Guest to slip or fall.
2. Due to the intense heat of our geothermal resource, using Blackstone’s bathing features may present special health considerations for people with chronic conditions such as heart, respiratory, or circulatory conditions, pregnant women, and diabetics. Also, certain medications may intensify the geothermal water’s effect and present unexpected health hazards. If you have chronic conditions or risk factors, you should consult with your health care providers before using Blackstone’s facilities. These conditions (or others) may cause loss of consciousness or other, more dangerous health problems. Bathing in hot water can lower blood sugar levels and if many hours have passed since the last meal, a person may overheat and experience dizziness or loss of consciousness. Hydration is essential when soaking hot mineral water, so be sure to drink plenty of water during your soak, and afterward. Cool down completely before getting dressed after your bath.
3. The consumption of alcohol is strongly discouraged, either before or during the use of Blackstone facilities. Alcohol use may increase the effect of potential health hazards, impair judgement, and/or cause light-headedness or loss of consciousness.
4. Please remove any loose jewelry before entering any of the baths at Blackstone. All of our baths drain into a municipal drain that designated for hotspring water only. Anything that goes down a hotspring bath drain is quickly headed to Texas via the Rio Grande, and cannot be retrieved.
5. Guest understands that the services provided by Blackstone are available elsewhere. Guest desires to use the facilities at Blackstone with that knowledge, and with full knowledge of the inherent risks and dangers and the physical and emotional injuries that could result, and hereby agrees to assume the risk of any such injury.
6. Blackstone assumes no responsibility for damage or theft of personal property, or for the offensive or criminal acts of third parties.
7. Blackstone will not permit the use of its facilities without the execution of this Agreement and reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.

THEREFORE, Guest, in consideration of being permitted to use the facilities of Blackstone, hereby voluntarily releases, waives, discharges and relinquishes any and all claims or causes of action for personal injury, emotional distress, or property damage which may arise as a result of using these facilities, whether caused by any act, or failure to act, negligent or otherwise, of Blackstone. Guest agrees that if any portion of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

It is the intention of Guest, upon signing this Agreement, to exempt and relieve Blackstone from any liability for personal injury, emotional distress, property damage, or loss of property caused by negligence, any of the above-described potential hazards, or otherwise.

As a guest or bather at Blackstone Hotsprings, you acknowledge that you assume all risks.

We always recommend that guests bathe soon after their arrival. It is a good way to “reset your body clock” and begin your stay at Blackstone Hotsprings.

Water Only!

If the hotspring water temperature in your bath is too hot, you may add city water to cool it down. Adding anything else — bubble bath, bath salts, essential or herbal oils, soaps, or anything else that is not water — is strictly prohibited. The minerals in our water contain a natural disinfectant and we clean your bath thoroughly before you check in (see below). Adding any kind of cleaning product or disinfectant of your choosing is absolutely not allowed.

Valve Operation

When you turn on the hot spring tap, turn the handle either all the way on, or all the way off. Leaving the valve midway between ON and OFF stresses the pump and can cause it to overheat in the mineral water. So please turn the hotspring valve ON and OFF slowly, gently, and completely.

Never leave baths unattended while water valves are open.

In-room water pressure is subject to dramatic changes as the baths on the premises ebb and flow. Unattended water can quickly overflow. Be certain the valve in your bath is ALL THE WAY off when you have finished soaking.  An overflowing bath is subject to a $150 damage and cleaning fee.

Bath Upkeep

In-room baths

Each private hotspring bath undergoes a thorough cleaning and is sprayed with a hydrogen peroxide solution before you check in. If you are enjoying a multiple night stay and would like your bath cleaned during that time, please speak to a staff member or call the lobby.

Historic Baths and Outdoor Baths

Pools are drained completely at the end of each appointment, and tile or concrete interiors are sprayed with a hydrogen peroxide solution. The sanitizing solution is then rinsed away, and the baths air-dry until the next guests arrive.

Wet Room

There is a constant flow of fresh thermal mineral water into and out of the Wet Room to maintain a consistent water level and temperature range.

As the water circulates through the room, an ozonator immediately oxodizes any organic matter and gives a slight static charge to any contaminants (much like a TV collects all the dust in a room). The ultraviolet light in our ozone filtration system causes any particulate matter in the Wet Room to oxodize and “stick” to the stones in the water falls, which we power-wash and cleanse as with any other filtering medium.

Our Historic Baths and the in-room baths fill directly from the hot mineral spring. They are by far our hottest baths. This water is usually around 110-112 degrees, so you may find it necessary to use cold water from the shower to cool your bathing water.

Commercial hot tubs are standardly 104 degrees. Please be aware that extreme geothermal temperatures can be hazardous in combination with physical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, pregnancy, asthma, etc.

Hotspring Baths should never be endurance contests!

Once your bath is at a comfortable and safe temperature, you can soak for between 5 and 15 minutes. Then, we always suggest that you wear a robe and sit outside to cool — spend as much time cooling in the dry desert air as you spent soaking in the hot mineral spring.

Geothermal water in The Wet Room circulates through water features, which naturally lowers the water temperature to a moderate 103-106. The waterfall also helps cool the water in the pool. The steam room is an exception; temperatures in the steam room are much warmer than the pool, therefore caution should be exercised while using the steam feature.

You may book online (see our hotsprings page to select a bath, a time slot, and to pay in advance) or call 575-894-0894 for assistance with booking.

Please arrive on time for your appointment! Our baths book on the hour and late arrivals will not enjoy their entire 45-minute appointment.

Inquire in the lobby about booking the next hour if you'd like to soak past your appointment's ending time.

Our baths are private but not sound-proof. You are always within hearing range of hotel guests and other bathers. You may use your phone to take photos or to listen to music with headphones during your bath. However talking on the phone and playing music without headphones is prohibited in our baths.