Prehistory and early historic periods There is evidence that people of the
Mimbres culture used the springs.
Mortar holes were found that were used for grinding food.
Ghost town The site was first called
Ojo Toro (bull spring) by Captain Martinez when he stopped at the site and saw bulls watering at the springs in 1785. It was called
Ojo Caliente (hot eye/spring) in 1851 by US Boundary Commission's John Bartlett. That year, Hudson began construction on a hotel that was completed in 1884. In 1890, the hotel burned down. By 1897 there were 35 residents of Hudson Hot Springs. Visitors and mail arrived at the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway's Hudson station, which was five miles from the site. There were limited public school and church services for residents. By 1900, it was developed by three men: J.C. Fay, William Lockwood, and T.C. McDermott. Fay and Lockwood's names were combined to create the "Faywood" name. McDermott was the only partner to remain at the resort. McDermott lived on the property until 1947, when he died at the age of 97. The resort was popular during World War I, but patronage later declined. In 1952, the hotel was demolished, The temperature of public pools range from degrees. Tent and recreational vehicle camping and cabins exist at the site. ==Notes==