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Explore more than 400 ghost towns in New Mexico, from mining and farming communities to stagecoach stops and railroad towns. Learn about their legends, lore and history, and see photos and maps of their locations.
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- Hagan. 35.31722, -106.31388. Status: Abandoned. Hagan, New Mexico is a ghost town located in Sandoval County. This small village is approximately 13 miles southeast of San Felipe Pueblo.
- Los Cerrillos. 35.43751, -106.12459. Status: Semi-Abandoned. If you’re interested in gold mining history, Los Cerrillos has plenty of interesting history.
- Madrid. 35.4067, -106.15252. Status: Commercial. Madrid was settled as early as the 1850s when residents tapped into the famous “Coal Gulch” that runs across the nearby valley.
- Golden. 35.26698, -106.21391. Status: Semi-Abandoned. The promise of gold and silver lured tens of thousands of treasure hunters to the rugged wilderness of New Mexico, creating a boomtown phenomenon.
This is a partial list of ghost towns in New Mexico in the United States of America. Conditions [ edit ] Ghost towns can include sites in various states of disrepair and abandonment.
Town NameOther Name (s)CountySettledNew Alamosa1867Aleman Ranch1868Baldy Mining Camp18881867-1871- Juliet White
- Lake Valley, between Nutt and Hillsboro. Lake Valley, NM 88042, USA. The Bridal Chamber mine in Lake Valley once produced 2.5 million ounces of silver. The town’s demise began with the silver panic of 1893.
- Dawson, near Cimarron. Dawson, NM 87740, USA. There’s a reason why Dawson gives many people the chills. This literal ghost town is rumored to be haunted.
- Elizabethtown, near Eagle Nest. Elizabethtown, NM 87718, USA. A ghost town that was home to a serial killer? It doesn’t get much creepier than that. Charles Kennedy, whose cabin was on the road between Elizabethtown and Taos, provided lodging to travelers.
- Cuervo, near Santa Rosa. Cuervo, NM 88417, USA. Cuervo is one of the largest ghost towns on this list. It has a weird vibe because many buildings remain, but the people are just gone.
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Oct 13, 2020 · By: The Drivin' & Vibin' Team. October 13, 2020. 5 Must-See Ghost Towns in New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment has several hidden secrets scattered across its dusty landscape. These disappearing communities conceal ghosts and tantalizing histories that swirl around mining, outlaws, and even diamonds tucked away in various locations.
Permanently Closed. Cibola County, New Mexico. Budville Trading Post. In 1967, murder and mayhem disrupted the tranquility along this quiet stretch of Old Route 66. Dawson, New Mexico....