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Hatch, New Mexico: Teako's Giants of Hatch

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Sparky's Bar-B-Que

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
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Teako Nunn and the Giants of Hatch.

Teako's Giants of Hatch

Cluster of big roadside fiberglass giants -- Uncle Sam, an A&W Burger Family, an ice cream guy, and many more -- surround a downtown eatery known for its green chili cheeseburgers. Say hi to Teako if he's working the grill.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [10/31/2010]
Hatch, New Mexico - Space Race – No Squirming Hatch Blowers in NM
Statues at Sparky's BBQ: Hatch has accepted delivery of a 65-foot-tall nuclear missile, which it plans to erect out by the highway to attract visitors to the town. It's part of Hatch's town slogan, "The New Gateway to Space." [07/08/2010] Complete Story...

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Uncle Sam and his hot chiles.

Sparky's BBQ

Great burger restaurant, with an eclectic mix of iconic commercial collectibles on display.

[Shaun Cole, 05/03/2022]

Teako's giants.

Teako's Giants of Hatch

Try the burgers at Sparky's! They're the best! Awesome place, lots of stuff!

[Chris, 01/17/2017]

Sparky's statues.

Sparky's Burgers, Barbecue, and Espresso

Sparky's now has a Robin Hood and Yogi Bear statue standing across the street. Ronald McDonald and the big chili pepper are now down the road at the RV dealership with the Muffler Man.

[N. Matson, 06/26/2015]

Teako Nunn, who owns Sparky's, is always adding to his statue collection and moving what he has around -- like rearranging furniture in a room.


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Spaceport America Tour, Truth or Consequences, NM - 33 mi.

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