Halloween is almost here! If you’re still looking for a way to get spooky this weekend, Galles Chevrolet has come up with the perfect way to celebrate. The best part? It involves your New Chevy Vehicle and you don’t even have to leave the state! With over 300 years of history, we have plenty to explore right here in New Mexico. Take a look at the haunted road trip we’ve planned out for our customers in Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Moriarty, and Santa Fe, NM.
Our road trip starts out at the Hotel Parq Central (806 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque, NM). This building has undergone numerous changes over the years. It was originally a hospital for railroad employees, but renamed Memorial Hospital and converted into a psychiatric facility in the 1980s. During this time, many patients reported having their sheets ripped off in the middle of the night by “unseen forces” (creepy). It’s now a hotel, so if you’re not into staying the night, you can always head up to the rooftop bar, Apothecary Lounge to grab a quick drink and enjoy the view.
Next stop is La Posada de Santa Fe (330 E. Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM). Before its expansion, the hotel was originally the Staab House (yes, pronounced stab). This house was built in 1882 and owned by Julia Staab. She liked it so much, she decided to stay forever! Her spirit has been spotted several places, including her old bedroom, the grand staircase, and the bar! In fact, the hotel named their attached restaurant, Julia, a Spirited Restaurant and Bar.
After that, head to St. James Hotel (617 S. Collison Avenue, Cimarron, NM). Cimarron was a booming town in the days of the Wild Wild West. At least 26 people died in the hotel, and many were murdered. Bullet holes in the ceiling are still visible in the dining room, which used to be the bar. If that’s not scary enough, Room 18 is permanently closed to visitors because it is apparently haunted by such a hostile spirit.
Our last stop on the haunted road trip is none other than Cuervo, NM. When it comes to ghost towns, you won’t find one much better than this. Unlike many others, it’s very accessible and surprisingly well preserved. Once a booming railroad town, it was largely deserted after the construction of Route 66, which ran right through Cuervo. Apparently, there are very few remaining residents, aside from the owner of the non-functioning gas station. Cue the goosebumps.
Check out the full list of scariest places here.
“The Haunted Road Trip That Will Lead You To The Scariest Places In New Mexico.” OnlyInYourState. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Oct. 2016. <http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-mexico/haunted-road-trip-nm/>.
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