In 2012, my book Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque was published. One featured topic was the infamous ghost stories surrounding La Hacienda restaurant. As a writer consumed by the supernatural, I found myself irresistibly drawn to the interesting stories told to me by the employees that worked there. However, I was told that there was … Read moreUncovering haunted truths in Old Town Albuquerque
I came across a rather interesting article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (30 Jun 1974) that discusses vanishing hitchhikers (ghosts) in Texas. Click the image to see the article full sized.
One of the strangest folktales I’ve discovered is El Sombrerón from Guatemala. He is commonly referred to as Tzipitio, Tzizimite, or simply “the Goblin”, and serves as a warning tale mostly for young girls. As his name implies, he wears a large black hat. His attire consists mainly of black clothing with fancy boots, belt, … Read moreEl Sombrerón
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The historic buildings of Albuquerque’s downtown and Old Town are the origin of a number of stories passed down over the years. Some of them, undoubtedly, include stories of the paranormal. Local author Cody Polston has been investigating stories of ghosts in New Mexico since the mid-1980s and says he believes the probability that one … Read moreHauntings and ghost stories of Albuquerque (KRQE)
A brief video tour of the Inn at Castlerock in Bisbee, AZ. along with some of the ghost stories told about this historic place. The building, set up to be a Bed and Breakfast, is located in a prime position on Tombstone Canyon, making it a short walk to the heart of historic Old Bisbee. Guests … Read moreThe Inn at Castlerock, Bisbee AZ
These are a few videos that I shot to promote my book Haunted Tombstone that I never used. So, I pasted them together to make this short video.
The first printed account of the La Placita Restaurant being haunted was recorded in the Albuquerque Tribune on May 27th, 1977. It was written by Howard Bryan for his column “Off the beaten path”. Today the location claims to have three ghosts, but in this original version there is only one. There is some misinformation … Read moreThe first reported ghost story at La Placita in Old Town, Albuquerque
In 1986 I had been a ghost hunter for just over a year. The challenge back then was trying to find places to investigate. The internet did not exist yet, and there were not many books on haunted places. The majority of those early investigations were discovered by word of mouth. One such story was … Read moreThe ghost of Old Joe
I have always been interested in the older ghost investigations as they provide an interesting insight, especially when compared to ghost investigations in the modern era. This account is from the book ” HISTORIC GHOSTS AND GHOST HUNTERS BY H. ADDINGTON BRUCE (MOFFAT, YARD & COMPANY, 1908) It is comparatively easy, when seated before a … Read moreThe Ghost seen by Lord Brougham
A short video on ghost hunting in Northern Japan. This was more of a recon of the area but the legend is discussed as well as the process that SGHA used at that time.
On occasion, the dolls in the china closet at the entrance to the Church Street Cafe move. Some turn around. Some shift in place. A few press their faces against the glass. Only one person has a key to the display case, but restaurant owner Marie Coleman doesn’t touch the dolls except to put them … Read moreChurch Street Cafe, Albuquerque, NM (Ghost Stories)
A couple of videos of the Luna Mansion where employees describe their experiences with the ghost of the mansion. The second video interviewing emplyees.
The Hauntings of Valencia County, Story by Valencia County News-Bulletin | Oct 31, 2019 Call them ghosts or spirits, but they have made their mark in some of Valencia County’s most notable establishments. Many say they’ve seen or heard them, but are they really there? Ronnie Torres had a few paranormal encounters during his time at the … Read moreBelen Harvey House Museum (Ghost Stories)
KOB4’s Eerie Enchantment series covers some of New Mexico’s well-known “haunted” locations. In this story, Hawker Vanguard explores the Luna Mansion in Los Lunas and its ghost story.
I was recently interviewed for an episode of Legendary New Mexico. Check out the full episode here. https://www.krqe.com/fox-new-mexico/legendary-new-mexico/legendary-new-mexico-myths-and-legends/1552427865?fbclid=IwAR2l4UwE1CAdgSI7xTiG_n33YY81bQXmmb_TjQfFKJE7xgCL–GMDImLqmE
he adobe home in which the Double Eagle restaurant is located was built during the boom time for Mesilla in the 1840’s and is acknowledged as the oldest building in Historic Old Mesilla. Although Mesilla was a well-known watering and stop-over spot for trails east and west as well as north and south since ancient … Read moreDouble Eagle Restaurant, Mesilla, NM (Revised Ghost Story)
Byron Morton visits the haunted Luna Mansion in Los Lunas along with Cody Polston.
Patience Worth was allegedly a spirit contacted by Pearl Lenore Curran (February 15, 1883 – December 4, 1937). This symbiotic relationship produced several novels, poetry and prose which Pearl Curran claimed was delivered to her through channelling the spirit, Patience Worth.
The legend of the ghost that haunts the Lodge at Cloudcroft.
The story of the Hatchet Lady as told, in part, by me. Yes it is an urban legend but a fun story!
