05/28/2026
I realized with all the chaos of construction, launching, and events I never properly introduced myself (the owner and founder of Spellbound) to our amazing community. Being a little shy doesn't help either ๐
My name is Anika (pronounced like Monica without the "M") and I'm originally from Albuquerque, NM. I'm so honored to be part of this community here. Truth or Consequences has always held a special place in my heart. I would come down here as a child with my hot-springs-loving parents, and then again when I was in school at New Mexico Tech up in Socorro. T or C has been a place of connection with family and friends, and a place of renewal. With sensitive skin, normal hot tubs and their chemicals never worked for me, the springs, on the other hand, have always been so soothing and healing.
Fast forward from those visits to T or C, I moved to Arizona and spent 10 years in school in a field that wasn't a fit for me. When I finally graduated I was so relieved and also very much in need of restoration. About six months later, I had a unique opportunity to purchase a property in Truth or Consequences, and this special place was back on my radar. That property fell through (you can read about that here https://spellboundsprings.com/blog/how-i-found-spellbound-springs-a-story-of-murder-magic-and-meant-to-be-moments), but it led me to Spellbound and a job that brought me here full-time while I closed on Spellbound and another property. The job didn't pan out, but that didn't matter because my full-time job quickly became rezoning, planning, and building Spellbound. During that time I met my current boyfriend in Phoenix, who is so, so special to me and played a crucial role in the construction and moving of tiny homes here at the property.
Zoning took about two months, construction another five months, and then Spellbound was born.I was able to find the restoration I needed and a new career path as I responsibly and sustainably developed Spellbound.
I currently split my time between Arizona (where my wonderful boyfriend is) and Truth or Consequences, working on Spellbound and some affordable housing apartments (more to come on these soon). I'm so grateful for the incredible team here keeping this place running.
Anyways, that's a little about me. I'm truly honored to share this special place with all of you, and I hope others can find the same restoration here that I did. โจ