October 12, 2024

New Mexico's Haunted Pueblos: Spirits of the Land of Enchantment | Ep. 31

15 minutes

In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, join host Lyle Perez as he explores ten haunted locations across New Mexico. Known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning desert landscapes, New Mexico is also steeped in ghostly legends that echo through its ancient pueblos and historic sites. From haunted hotels to mysterious forts, Lyle takes you through a chilling journey into the heart of the Land of Enchantment.

Featured Locations:

The St. James Hotel

617 S Collison Ave, Cimarron, NM 87714

Built in 1872, this hotel hosted famous gunslingers like Jesse James. Legend has it that cowboy Thomas James Wright, who was killed in a gunfight, haunts Room 18.

La Fonda on the Plaza

100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Situated on the site of an old Spanish courthouse, this historic hotel is haunted by a man who died in a well, along with other spirits that still roam the halls.

Old Bernalillo County Courthouse

415 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Known for housing infamous criminals, this courthouse is haunted by a judge and former prisoners, whose restless spirits are said to linger in the empty building.

Fort Union National Monument

3115 NM-161, Watrous, NM 87753

Established on the Santa Fe Trail, this fort once protected settlers and served as a supply depot, with the ghostly apparitions of soldiers still seen on the grounds.

KiMo Theater

423 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Since a young boy named Bobby died in a boiler explosion here in 1951, his playful ghost has been known to cause mischief, especially during performances.

The Lodge Resort at Cloudcroft

601 Corona Pl, Cloudcroft, NM 88317

Built in 1899, this resort is haunted by Rebecca, a chambermaid allegedly murdered by a jealous lover, who now wanders the halls in a red dress.

The Double Eagle Restaurant

2355 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM 88046

This restaurant, dating back to the 1840s, is haunted by two lovers who were tragically killed. Their spirits are said to linger in the Carlotta Room, forever bonded.

The Luna Mansion

110 Main St SE, Los Lunas, NM 87031

Built by the Luna-Otero family in the 1880s, this mansion is haunted by Josefita Otero, who is often seen near the staircase, keeping watch over her former home.

The Inn of the Five Graces

150 E De Vargas St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

This luxury hotel is said to be haunted by a woman who roams the grounds, with guests frequently feeling her presence and hearing footsteps at night.

Fort Bayard

100 Ordnance St, Bayard, NM 88023

Founded in 1866, this fort is haunted by the spirits of soldiers and patients from its days as a military post and tuberculosis hospital, with ghostly figures seen in its abandoned buildings.

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