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When the first white men came across the Great Pagosa Hot Spring over 150 years ago, they noticed the ground around the pool to be packed by human foot prints with paths radiating out from the 75 foot diameter bubbling pool like spokes from the hub of a wheel. Native American's had been enjoying the waters of this natural hot mineral spring for generations before others found the special waters. The medicinal effects of the water was studied by U.S. Army physicians in the 1860's and their reports concluded: "The waters of Pagosa are without a doubt the most wonderful and beneficial in medicinal effects that have ever been discovered." The "motel" went out of business by the late 1980's and new owners purchased the property in the early 1990's. The Inn had 4 plastic tubs for soaking, which were corroded and could only be filled with a garden hose. But, the health-seeking movement was about to begin anew in the '90's and the world-class resort that is today's Springs Resort was beginning to take shape. The current owners, Nerissa Whittington and Keely Whittington, continue to make improvements and additions to this magical resort.