T-R-C, NM

The town’s first name was “Hotsprings,” and some residents insist on that name. Send a letter addressed to the town, and don’t use its real, “Truth or Consequences” name, and the mail will get delivered.

Yes, there is a town named for a variety radio program. Not exactly a deal with the devil, but close, in some minds.

The vernacular is pronounced “T-r-C,” emphasis should be obvious. When I first noticed a sign like that, I was amused as it caught the spoken language well, the subtle nuance between audio and visual language.

On the way out of town, Truth or Consequences (T or C), just before the interstate entrance ramp, there it was, the perfect Ruby Tuesday emblem.

Sweets from the Heart

About the author: Born and raised in a small town in East Texas, Kramer Wetzel spent years honing his craft in a trailer park in South Austin. He hates writing about himself in third person. More at KramerWetzel.com.

  • Siromade Jul 12, 2010 @ 18:35

    I like the writing on the vendors van, sweet from the heart. Very cool. A nice entry for RT.

  • Manang Kim Jul 12, 2010 @ 19:30

    That is a very cool idea! ^_^

    RT~Straw/blueberry pie

  • Sarah Jul 12, 2010 @ 20:01

    Perfect!

  • regszikora Jul 12, 2010 @ 20:29

    what a great shot. I like the idea of the town of Tor C. But I would stay with Hotsprings if I lived there

  • chubskulit Jul 12, 2010 @ 22:48

    Nice one!

    Ruby Tuesday

  • Susan L Jul 13, 2010 @ 5:39

    I wonder who had the name for TorC .. it seems a perplexing name for a town.
    My Ruby Redness

  • spadoman Jul 13, 2010 @ 6:43

    I hang out in T or C, mostly in Winter. Kind of a snowbird thiong for me since I hail from Wisconsin. I love the Riverbend and the black cat coffee and book shop.
    Sweet Ruby Tuesday shot!

    Peace.

  • El Muchacho Alegre Jul 13, 2010 @ 9:53

    One word: Broadway BBQ.

    Loved T or C.

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