
Albuquerque Press Club (Albuquerque) - Bartenders at this historic 1903 building, leave a shot for the ghost of Mrs. M. There have been numerous reports of Mrs. M sightings by both employees and guests of the Press Club.
Luna-Otero Mansion (Albuquerque) - Built in 1881, this mansion was turned into a restaurant. There are many reported sightings of the ghost of Josefita Otero. She seems to prefer the second floor bedrooms and the stairway. Other reported phenomenon includes chairs that move on their own and pots and pans that rattle and move in an empty kitchen.
Peppers Restaurant (Las Cruces) - A misty apparition has been seen here.
La Fonda Hotel (Santa Fe) - Haunted by a salesman who had lost all his money playing cards here.
La Posada Hotel (Santa Fe) - Probably one of the best known hauntings in New Mexico, this hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of one of it's former owners, Julia Staab. There have been numerous reports of sightings in the hotel, especially in room 256.
St James Hotel (Cimarron) - More than 26 people have been killed here. Room 18 is locked tight, the ghost in this room doesn't like to be disturbed. When he is disturbed a swirl of energy can be seen to make people leave. Room 17 is haunted by a man that was killed after winning rights to the hotel in a poker game. The hotel is also haunted by a female ghost in what is now called "Mary's Room." In that particular room there is a strong odor of perfume. Numerous events have occured in that hotel, you might want to check into it. "Unsolved Mysteries" had a special on it at one time. Also, the hotel is haunted by a strange, short man w/ pockmarks called "the Imp."
The Heritage Home (Santa Fe) - An old turn-of-the-century site where criminals were hung from the large cottonwood in front of the building. The tree's limbs have long since been cut down, however the shadows of the limbs are still casting on moon-lit nights.
Double Eagle Restaurant (Mesilla) - The ghosts of ill-fated lovers Inez and Armando, killed in the mid-1800's, have been sighted and photographed in this restaurant. The ghosts are also reported to move glasses, wine bottles and even tip over a chair or two.
The Lodge (Cloudcroft) - This 3 story mountain Inn is reportedly haunted by 'Rebecca'. Reports include footsteps, objects moving on their own, door opening and closing and her 'favorite' activity is connected to the phone in one of the guest rooms. There is also the spirit of a chambermaid in her 20s or 30s who was murdered by a jealous lover and buried somewhere in the basement.
La Fonda Hotel (Santa Fe) - The present dining room in this lovely old hotel is situated exactly over an old well, in which a man leapt to his death over 100 years ago. He had lost his company's money gambling. Guests in the dining room sometimes report seeing a man walk to the center of the room and then jump as if into an invisible hole and simply disappear.
Grant Corner Inn (Santa Fe) -This Bed & Breakfast is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young boy who died in the house. There have been reports of unexplained noises coming from his room and an unexplained light in the window of his room. Rooms 4 and 8 and the hallway on the second floor are the primary haunting sites in this three- story house built in 1905. Objects falling on the floor, footsteps, and slamming doors are among the usual fare. There is also a grayish figure that appears in the hallway.
Mesilla Residence (Mesilla) - An aristocratic residence on the plaza was built in 1849. Here, a petite Spanish maid, Inez, was stabbed to death by the mother, Senora Maese, of her lover, Armando. The son was stabbed himself and died just days later. The Carlotta Room, the scene of the tragedy, has a reputation for cold spots, a woman's laughter, the apparition of a small woman in black skirt and white blouse, and the strong scent of perfume.
Rancho De Corrales (Corrales) - This gracious old hacienda was built in 1802 and now houses a restaurant. A sad tale of jealousy and revenge sums up the history of this site. The Emberto family lived here in the late 1800s. In 1898, the son killed his father's mistress. Dad then shot his wife (the boy's mother) for starting the trouble. In all the confusion, Dad himself was shot and killed. It seems the spirits of the Embertos are still going at each other today. Reported activity includes items moving on their own, disembodied voices and the apparition of a woman in 1800s era clothing.
Greensands (Deming) - An old factory in the desert, you can hear screams from an abandoned house 50 yards away. Shadowy figures, and a little girl holding a baby doll.
Chino Mines Creek (Bayard) - There is an old lady seen in the creek crying and yelling for her child. A flood had supposedly gone through this woman's home and washed her son away. She is still heard and seen in the area calling for her son.
Kimo Theater (Albuquerque) - A young boy was killed backstage when a hot water pipe burst from the theater's boiler. The tradition is to place a donut backstage before opening night of any performance so things go right, i.e. lighting, sound, etc. There are two other entities that seem to be much older than the young boy. The theater's opening night was in fall of 1927. These entities seem to be from that era, where as the boy is more contemporary. There have been reports of disembodied laughter and footsteps and the little boy's apparition running on the stairs.
Gadsden High School (Anthony) - It is said that a white apparition of a female frequents the Old English Building. This building is located at the front of the school, near the end of Washington Street. Apparently, a girl student was attending the school dance. She was taken to the basement by two males where she was raped and murdered. Students, staff, as well as custodians, have seen and heard her in the building. Her spirit can be seen from the street walking from one end of the building to the other, as if she was walking through the walls.
Montezuma Castle (MonteZuma) - 60 miles east of Santa Fe, The Evil was filmed there. Ever since, people have seen some sort of woman in the castle towers at night. No one wants to go in there at night. It is currently being renovated.
Job Corp Center (Albuquerque) - According to city records, at one time this place was a convent in the 1800's, that cared for small children. Sister M went insane, and began to randomly killing the children, tossing bodies into the well. It is reported that the residents at this center, hear the cries of children, see a spectral woman. Bodies of small children were discovered when the residents were installing a swimming pool, where the well was located.
The Old Savador Armijo House, Now "Maria Teresa Restaurant" (Albuquerque) - This house dates back to 1840, and has been occupied in one form or the other up to the present. Various staff members of this restaurant has shared personal experiences of voices, noises, and sensations of being touched by unknown entities after hours. A great place to visit and ask questions. To those that haven’t quit or are willing to share. Some of the phenomenon includes a piano that plays by itself, mirrors that show reflections of ghosts, silverware that moves on it's own and many reports of apparitions.
Chaco Canyon National Historic Park (Chaco Canyon) - While on the hiking trails you can feel the presence of someone with you, following you.
Pendaries Restaurant And Lodge (Pendaries) - Many of the employees have seen an older man in the downstairs bar. He has also been seen outside one of the rooms in the lodge.
The College Of Santa Fe (Santa Fe) - One ghost in particular paces in the shadows late at night. Ask the students, they can tell you, the whole college seems to be haunted.
Wool Warehouse Theater Restaurant (Albuquerque) - During performances a man in a double breasted suit appears by the stage.
Los Luceros (Alcalde) - There are numerous reports of haunting activities associated with this 400 year old building. There are numerous reports of ghosts haunting the house, the most prevalent being that of a woman who was murdered by her husband. The hanging trees out front are said to be haunted as well.
Alto Street (Sante Fe) - A headless caballero roams this road.
Highway 666 (Shiprock) - There are numerous reports of a ghost car that runs motorists off the road and a young girl in a nightgown who disappears when you approach her.
Reed Canyon (Trail Creek) - Early in the evening it is said that you can hear a noisy wagon train that lasts for a long period of time.
La Posta De Mesilla Restaurant (Mesilla) - La Posta has been haunted for a long time. Employees talk about the ghosts smashing glasses, moving chairs, opening and closing doors, throwing clocks, chilling the air, exuding sulfur smells, shoving customers. Sometimes, they even scare the dickens out of the caged parrots at the restaurant’s entrance.
Boys and Girls Club (Sante Fe) - Located on Alto St. on a former burial groung, this
building is said to be haunted. Many have reported showers turning off and on randomly during the middle of the night.
There is one report of the sound of children playing in the pool though it was covered by a tarp at the time.
Hoyles Castle (White Oaks) - This abandoned house is a poignant reminder of a lost love. In the 1880's, Andy Hoyle
built the brick manson for his mail order bride, a woman he had fallen in love with after
she answered his ad in an eastern newspaper. But after she arrived something went wrong.
Within a few weeks, she boarded a stagecoach and headed back to her home on the east
coast. Andy was crushed by her departure. One day, he simply disappeared, leaving his
mansion abandoned. However, some say his ghost haunts the lonely old building, waiting
for his promised love to return.
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