Truth or Consequences in Sierra County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Magnolia Ellis, “Magnificent Magnolia”
(1893-1974)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011
1. Magnolia Ellis, “Magnificent Magnolia” Marker
Magnolia Ellis was a healer with a special gift. She opened a clinic in Hot Springs, today's Truth or Consequences. Patients claimed to have a feeling of electricity when she touched them. Recognized by most notable doctors of the day, she put Hot Springs on the map, and was known as “Magnificent Magnolia”.
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New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative was founded in 2005 by members of the New Mexico Women's Forum in a statewide effort to recognize women's contributions to New Mexico history on the state's Official Scenic Historic Markers. The Initiative ensures that women's diverse histories will be remembered and told, and will inspire and provide a guide for future generations. The 2006 Legislature funded the project.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico Women’s Historic Marker Initiative series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 33° 7.768′
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Southwest New Mexico and in the Rio Grande Valley. It was also in the American Southwest. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: "Magnificent Magnolia" (here, next to this marker); Healing Arts (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elephant Butte Lake State Park (approx. ¼ mile away); New Deal History (approx. 0.9 miles away); Carrie Tingley (approx. 0.9 miles away); Truth or Consequences (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Truth or Consequences (approx. 2.2 miles away); Elephant Butte Dam (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Truth or Consequences.
Additional commentary.
1. I Am a Relative, She Was My Mother's Aunt
My grandmother was Nancy Jewel Rose and for many years I heard about the wonderful works of Magnolia. I do not remember ever meeting her but my Mom of course knew her. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024
2. Magnolia Ellis, “Magnificent Magnolia” Marker
New replacement marker with new text
— Submitted May 31, 2012, by Linda Ermease (Stevenson) Compton of Sand Springs, Oklahoma.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011
3. Magnolia Ellis, “Magnificent Magnolia” Marker (rear)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011
4. Magnolia Ellis, “Magnificent Magnolia” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,238 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on August 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
