Haunted NM
New Mexico mixes Spanish, Native and Old West history, and its adobe hotels and theaters have some of the most colorful ghost tales in the Southwest.
Historic hotel Cimarron, NM
French chef Henri Lambert opened a saloon here in 1872, and the hotel became a stop for many famous Old West figures. Room 18, said to be haunted by a gambler shot over a card game, is traditionally kept closed to guests.
Visiting: Operating hotel and restaurant; ask staff about its history.
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Historic hotel Santa Fe, NM
The resort grew around the 1880s mansion of merchant Abraham Staab and his wife, Julia. Guests and staff report Julia's ghost in the original house, particularly near her former bedroom.
Visiting: Operating resort hotel; the historic Staab House is part of the property.Official site →
Historic theater Albuquerque, NM
The Pueblo Deco-style KiMo opened on Route 66 in 1927 and is owned by the city. After a young boy died in a 1951 boiler explosion, staff began a tradition of leaving doughnuts backstage to keep his playful spirit happy.
Visiting: City-owned theater with films and live performances; check the schedule for events.
Ghost stories are shared as folklore. Hours, tours and access change — always check with the site before you go, and never enter private or closed property.
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