Your Community Bookstore & Coffee Shop

Discover your next great read, savor handcrafted coffee, and connect with fellow book lovers in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

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Welcome to Black Cat Books & Coffee Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

Hand-picked books, locally roasted coffee, and unique merchandise.

Dark Roast Coffee Dark Roast Coffee
Dark Roast Coffee
$20.00
Black Cat Mug Black Cat Mug
Black Cat Mug
$18.00
Black Cat T-Shirt Black Cat T-Shirt Black Cat T-Shirt Black Cat T-Shirt
Black Cat T-Shirt
$25.00
Black Cat Tote Bag Black Cat Tote Bag
Black Cat Tote Bag
$20.00
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A woman with long, wavy hair wearing black sunglasses, a black jacket, a white t-shirt, and rolled-up jeans sitting outside on a blue plastic chair, holding a black cat with green eyes. The background shows a fenced area with outdoor toys, a small table with colorful items, and a clear blue sky.

A Place for Books, Coffee & Connection

"When I opened Black Cat, I dreamed of creating more than a bookstore. I wanted a gathering place where neighbors become friends, where a good book and a warm cup of coffee could spark meaningful conversations."

"Here in Truth or Consequences, we believe in the power of community. Every book on our shelves, every event we host, is chosen with our neighbors in mind."

— Rebecca, Owner

Our Story

Moments at Black Cat

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A hand holding a mug with the logo of Black Cat Books & Coffee in front of a street scene at night featuring a colorful, illuminated building with a neon sign and a blue-lit window.
Outdoor patio with orange cushioned chair, hanging potted plant, string lights, white brick wall, metal shelving unit with plants, and table with orange tablecloth.
White mug with black text and a graphic of a black cat sitting on a book, with the text 'Truth or Consequences Black Cat Books & Coffee' on a wooden table in a bookstore.
An elderly woman sitting in a wooden armchair, wearing a green event T-shirt and colorful tie-dye pants, holding hands with a woman standing next to her. The elderly woman is smiling. The setting appears to be indoors with decorative art and plants in the background.
A woman with short white hair and glasses smiling while holding a book titled 'Shaman's Blues' by Amber Foxx in a bookshop. Behind her are shelves filled with various books.
An elderly woman wearing a colorful feathered headband is holding a cake shaped like an open book that says "Chapter 90, Loved to the Stars." She is smiling and there are other people in the background, including an elderly woman with a straw hat and a woman with white hair sipping from a cup. The setting appears to be a celebration or party.
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