# Unnamed thermal spring, New Mexico

Unnamed thermal spring in New Mexico. 80°F (27°C). Short Walk. Valencia County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-valencia-county
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at this spring?

The water leaves the ground at 80°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 80°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 17,800 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,580 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.5 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Valencia County |
| Nearest town | Belen |
| Coordinates | 34.79100, -107.09100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

Valencia County, about 18 miles from Belen: a thermal point without a name, warm water around eighty degrees. The striking figure on file is salinity. A 1941 sample measured dissolved solids at roughly half the strength of seawater, heavy with sodium and iron. Land owner and access are not recorded.

Dry basin ground at about 5,600 feet, where snow is light and rain scarce. Reaching it means half a mile on foot from a road that nobody named on the record. No campground sits within range. With no land unit and no owner written down, there is no way to know if that half mile crosses private property. Nothing describes the outlet itself.

The record's pick is the dead of winter. Verify ownership before you walk in. The brine reading is old, from September 1941, and the temperature may be equally dated. Water this salty leaves a crust, and eighty degrees is merely warm. No fee, no image, no pool on record. The USGS lists the site by number.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1941-09-02 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 17,800 mg/L |
| Calcium | 605 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 274 mg/L |
| Sodium | 5,290 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 5,440 mg/L |
| Chloride | 5,180 mg/L |
| Iron | 180 µg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Most minerals of New Mexico's 29 springs with a dissolved minerals reading: 17,800 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Los Lunas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/los-lunas), 18 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-valencia-county-2): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Los Chavez, Valencia County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-valencia-county-3): 78°F source, TDS 13,600 mg/L, Short Walk, near Belen, Valencia County
- [Laguna Pueblo Seeps, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/laguna-pueblo-seeps): 82°F source, Short Walk, near Los Chavez, Valencia County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-cibola-county): 76°F source, pH 8.3, Short Walk, near Laguna, Cibola County
- [Laguna Pueblo Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/laguna-pueblo-springs): 80°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Laguna, Cibola County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-cibola-county-2): 73°F source, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Laguna, Cibola County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 80°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Valencia County, New Mexico at 5,580 feet elevation, near Belen. Coordinates: 34.7910°N, 107.0910°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access (0.5 mi from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at ?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. Total dissolved solids measure 17,800 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals