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Awesome collection of antiques, including several vintage coin op machines. Many of the antiques are for sale, though not sure about the two-headed raccoon.
[Luv2RV, 05/21/2023]Sparky's Trading Post:- Address:
- 140 W. Hall St., Hatch, NM
- Directions:
- I-25 exit 41, then drive one mile south on NM-26/Franklin St. Downtown, on the north side of NM-26/W. Hall St., just around the corner from Sparky's Bar-B-Que.
- Hours:
- Th-Su 11-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 575-267-4411
Great burger restaurant, with an eclectic mix of iconic commercial collectibles on display.
[Shaun Cole, 05/03/2022]Teako's Giants of Hatch:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 115 Franklin St., Hatch, NM
- Directions:
- Sparky's Bar-B-Que. I-25 exit 41, then drive one mile south on NM-26/Franklin St. On the right.
- Hours:
- Th-Su 10:30-5:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 575-267-4222
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
The Muffler Man in Hatch, New Mexico, is still in good condition. In the background there are a few other fiberglass statues, as well as an Airstream trailer with a chili pepper on it.
[Bryan Thao Worra, 01/26/2021]RV Muffler Man:- Address:
- 661 Franklin St., Hatch, NM
- Directions:
- I-25 exit 41, then drive one-half mile south on Hwy 26/Franklin St. On the right, at Franciscan RV.
- Phone:
- 575-267-1508
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Appears to be a Soda Fountain man, holding soft serve in his right hand and a burger in his left. It's in an open garage area at the back of Franciscan RV.
[Diane, 08/04/2019]Muffler Man: Soda Jerk:- Address:
- 661 N. Franklin St., Hatch, NM
- Directions:
- Franciscan RV. I-25 exit 41, head south towards town on Hwy 26/Franklin St. RV dealership on right. Ask the RV dealer for permission to walk into the back lot where this Muffler Man is located in the open garage.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 8:30-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 575-267-1508
A ton of cheesy characters live in Hatch, New Mexico: Yogi Bear, PInk Pig, KFC bucket, Bumper cars, T-Rex, Green Aliens, Bob's Big Boy, Ronald McDonald.
[Vicki, 06/30/2019]Big Pink Pig:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- W. Hall St., Hatch, NM
- Directions:
- Across from Sparky's restaurant, at Franklin and Hall St.
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The various statues have been collected over the years by Teako Nunn, a connoisseur of fiberglass figures.