Here are 11 things to see in New Mexico if you’re into the creepy and macabre—each packed with ghost stories, unsettling legends, or paranormal activity:
- KiMo Theatre (Albuquerque)
Known for the mischievous ghost of a young boy named Bobby, this historic downtown theater is said to be haunted by unexplained noises and electronic disruptions, with offerings left behind to pacify the spirit. - Dawson Cemetery (Cimarron)
On the site of tragic mining disasters, this ghost town cemetery is famous for spectral helmet lights and apparitions believed to be miners lost in explosions. - La Posada Hotel (Santa Fe)
Haunted by the forlorn ghost of Julia Staab, the former mistress of the house, who appears frequently in the rooms and corridors, often weeping. - Painted Lady Bed & Brew (Albuquerque)
A former brothel and saloon now a B&B, it’s notorious for ghostly figures—a female apparition and a beer-drinking spirit are often encountered by guests. - Las Cruces’ Amador Hotel
One of the region’s most haunted spots, with tours reporting shadowy figures, unexplainable scratches, and poltergeist activity, including the ghost of a little girl on the second floor. - Union County Courthouse (Clayton)
Legendary hauntings by the outlaw Black Jack Ketchum after his infamous hanging; workers and visitors report cold spots, silhouettes, and orbs throughout the 1909 building. - Old Bernalillo County Courthouse (Albuquerque)
Best known for its haunted basement, where flickering lights, cold air, and mysterious gusts are reported. It’s popular as a Halloween haunted house. - Haunted Historic Old Town (Albuquerque)
The area is loaded with ghost tales: High Noon Restaurant & Saloon (haunted by “the Lady in the White Dress”), Church Street Café (with a disembodied voice and shadowy figures), and even the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe (home to the “Lady in Black”). - Herzstein Museum (Clayton)
A hotspot for unexplained noises, object movement, and poltergeist-like activity experienced by paranormal researchers. - Haunted Hill (Albuquerque, Sandia Foothills)
Notorious for eerie sounds, including screams and dragging noises. Legend has it that a cave-dweller lured victims here; today, explorers report terrifying experiences. - Dripping Springs Trail (near Las Cruces)
Said to be home to ghostly ruins and chilling tales of murder and cryptids lurking in the desolate landscape.
These destinations blend New Mexico’s wild history with rich paranormal lore, providing plenty of spine-tingling adventure for anyone fascinated by the eerie and unexplained.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.hauntedrooms.com/new-mexico/haunted-places)
[2](https://www.newmexicohauntedhouses.com/real-haunts/)
[3](https://www.insidehook.com/travel/haunted-new-mexico-halloween-road-trip)
[4](https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/abq365/blog/post/albuquerques-most-haunted-places/)
[5](https://www.newmexico.org/haunted/)
