This homestead, built around 1783, is now the home of a romantic restaurant. The showpiece is a long bar that was moved from Fort Sumner, NM, in 1970. The bar has the distinction of having quenched the thirst of notorious outlaw Billy the Kid and members of his gang. Wandering its rambling rooms are at … Read moreMaria Teresa Restaurant, Location History
Interview with David Scoville (manager) I came to work at the Luna Mansion in 1979 and worked as a kitchen manager until 1983. After that, I left eventually returned after a three-year absence. But the present position is general manager/owner. I know a lot of history about the mansion and of stories of the ghosts … Read moreLuna Mansion, Los Lunas, NM (Ghost Stories)
The first issue, historically, with the mistress myth, is that it changes over time, indicating that myth-building is actively changing the story to make it more dramatic. The first accounts of the tale told in the 1980’s state, “Another legend is that a mistress was so distraught that she could not have her lover killed … Read moreBaker Hotel, Historical issues with the ghost of a mistress on the 7th floor
Disembodied footsteps and laughter have been reported on the upper floor of the lobby after hours. Objects have been reported to have been moved about throughout various hotel locations by unseen hands. The bridal suite has reported the mysterious opening and closing of doors. A hotel housekeeper once walked in and was terrified to see … Read moreEl Rancho Hotel, Gallup, NM (Paranormal Claims)
Formally opened December 17, 1937, The El Rancho Hotel was built by the brother of the movie magnet, D.W. Griffith. Drawn by the many films made in the area, Ronald Reagan, Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, and Kirk Douglas were some of the many stars listed in the guest register. Autographed photos of the stars, Navajo … Read moreEl Rancho Hotel, Gallup, NM (History)