City of Hot Springs crews planning repairs of Kidney Springs Gazebo

  • Alt Text for ImageAmong the things needing replaced on the Kidney Springs Gazebo are the wooden columns and concrete bases, as shown here. City crews are currently working on a plan to begin dismantling the gazebo and rebuilding it with new parts which are already in possession of the City of Hot Springs. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star
    Alt Text for ImageAmong the things needing replaced on the Kidney Springs Gazebo are the wooden columns and concrete bases, as shown here. City crews are currently working on a plan to begin dismantling the gazebo and rebuilding it with new parts which are already in possession of the City of Hot Springs. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star
  • Alt Text for ImageThe present Kidney Springs Gazebo is the third such structure in this location; the other two were washed away by floods, including the original which was built in 1922. The structure protects a warm spring-fed water fountain with a metal plaque above describing the mineral content. Mike Tuma, a local sculptor, created “The Gift” resting on the top in 1985. In 2014, the gazebo was restored by the City of Hot Springs with funding assistance from the Business Improvement District (BID).
    Alt Text for ImageThe present Kidney Springs Gazebo is the third such structure in this location; the other two were washed away by floods, including the original which was built in 1922. The structure protects a warm spring-fed water fountain with a metal plaque above describing the mineral content. Mike Tuma, a local sculptor, created “The Gift” resting on the top in 1985. In 2014, the gazebo was restored by the City of Hot Springs with funding assistance from the Business Improvement District (BID).
  • Alt Text for Image As the city awaits a potential grant to help pay for repairs on the town’s concrete staircases, City Administrator Aerial Allison is recommending that the ‘Do Not Enter’ signs get replaced with ones that say ‘Stairs in Disrepair; travel with Caution.’
    Alt Text for Image As the city awaits a potential grant to help pay for repairs on the town’s concrete staircases, City Administrator Aerial Allison is recommending that the ‘Do Not Enter’ signs get replaced with ones that say ‘Stairs in Disrepair; travel with Caution.’
    HOT SPRINGS – Despite having a long agenda, the overall length of last week’s Monday, Jan. 5, Hot Springs City Council meeting was relatively short, with a laundry list of first-ofthe- year new business items which were all passed unanimously.Among the things passed with very little discussion were setting the 2026 parade dates and extending the contract with Battle Mountain Humane S...

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