Ghost Stories
Double Eagle of Mesilla Ghost Story (NM True Video)
The Double Eagle is famed for its food, but maybe just as famous for a ghostly side dish. The restaurant was once a home, and home to the tragic death of a pair of young lovers. Today it is the frequent haunt of both those two teens and of visitors in search of a fine … Read moreDouble Eagle of Mesilla Ghost Story (NM True Video)
Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, NM (Ghost Stories with skeptical commentary)
The Clovis News Journal publishes the first written account of the Plaza Hotel having a ghost on March 9th, 1983. ” A ghost who haunts the stairwells, reminiscences of visits from Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders, and a terrain which made the area a Haven for outlaws, are all part of the colorful … Read morePlaza Hotel, Las Vegas, NM (Ghost Stories with skeptical commentary)
Old Main Haunting (KOAT Video)
Almost two decades after the deadly prison riots, could old souls still be doing time?
New Mexico State Penitentiary, Santa Fe, NM (More Witness Accounts and Ghost Stories)
One of the popular ghost stories that have come out of the prison involves a member of one of the film crews who reported seeing the dark-garbed figure while he was alone in the prison. The figure went into a bathroom. When the crew member followed, the bathroom was empty. An article published in the Santa … Read moreNew Mexico State Penitentiary, Santa Fe, NM (More Witness Accounts and Ghost Stories)
Double Eagle Restaurant, Mesilla, NM (Ghost Stories)
The spirits of two tragic teenage lovers complement the menu in this restaurant in Old Mesilla. They were stabbed to death with sewing shears, and reportedly like to sit in the chairs. Take a look at this video from NM True TV.
Witness Accounts of paranormal encounters at the St. James Hotel
Reported Phenomena in room 5 May 22, 1993 My girlfriend (Jenny) and I visited the St. James during a road trip to Colorado. We were staying in room 5, at the end of the hall on the first floor. I was awakened by Jenny around 1:00am. She claims that she had woken up and saw … Read moreWitness Accounts of paranormal encounters at the St. James Hotel
Mine Shaft Tavern, Madrid, NM (Len’s ghost story)
Cowboy Len tells his favorite ghost story from the haunted Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid, New Mexico. Captured by filmmaker Betsy Burke of Outskirts 66 Films.
Church Street Cafe, Albuquerque, NM (The Hauntings of Sarah Ruiz)
A documentary by Kya Garduno, 13 yrs old. This documentary looks into the history of the “Church Street Cafe” in Albuquerque’s Old Town. Kya interviews the owner, staff and patrons of the restaurant to find out about the ghost that haunts the place: Sarah Ruiz.
The Lodge at Cloudcroft, witness accounts
Having a ghostly encounter is predominantly a human experience. Therefore it is important to consider those experiences. If you want to investigate haunted places seriously, your best tools of the trade will be your ability to talk and draw information from your witnesses. I rely upon interviewing witnesses more than any other method of investigation. … Read moreThe Lodge at Cloudcroft, witness accounts
94 Rock’s visit to the New Mexico State Pen
In 2002 94 Rock and the Southwest Ghost Hunters went to the old NM State prison to look for ghosts. This video contains the recorded segments that were aired on Halloween.
La Placita Restaurant, Albuquerque, NM (Ghost Stories)
The Casa Armijo is rumored to be haunted by at least four different ghosts, although there could be several others. The first is the spirit of a little girl known as Elizabeth. It is believed that she was a servant girl who died from tuberculosis around 1783. Witnesses have often described her as being “cute … Read moreLa Placita Restaurant, Albuquerque, NM (Ghost Stories)
Luna Mansion, Los Lunas, NM (Ghost Stories)
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)
Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, NM (Ghost Stories)
One of the ghosts stories of the Plaza Hotel comes in October of 1992. They were published in the New Mexican newspaper and written by T.J. Sullivan. Byron T. Mills, who owns The Plaza Hotel in the early 1900s, is believed to have met a violent end in the building and now might be The … Read morePlaza Hotel, Las Vegas, NM (Ghost Stories)