One Of The Most Haunted Cemeteries In New Mexico Is Also The Most Beautiful
Courtnie Erickson
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No matter where we go in New Mexico, we can find spooky, creepy, and haunted places to visit, such as the Kit Carson Cemetery. And while many of these places are abandoned, worn down, and quite old, there are others that are actually quite aesthetically appealing. The Kit Carson Memorial Historic Cemetery is one of these chilling, yet beautiful destinations in New Mexico. This cemetery is believed to be haunted, and spending time here can send chills down our spines. But, this entire area is actually quite pretty, a lovely space to enjoy some peace and quiet.
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Haunted Places In New Mexico
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Venture out on this terrifying Southern New Mexico road trip. Here are some highlights that may haunt our dreams.
- Fort Stanton (104 Kit Carson Road, Fort Stanton, NM): In 1855, this historic fort was established as an Army post in campaigns against the Mescalero Apache Indians, before its conversion to a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients for the Merchant Marines in 1899. A cemetery nearby became the permanent home for 1,500 sailors. Over the years it served other purposes, such as a women's prison, a rehab facility, and an interment camp. Haunting reports have come from employees, residents of the area, and visitors walking the grounds. From shadowy figures to unexplained crying, and even seeing the devil, this place is rich in legend and things that go bump in the night.
- Double Eagle Restaurant (2355 Calle de Guadalupe, Las Cruces, NM): Ordering a meal at this historic place brings more than food. Constructed in 1849, the Maes family was the first owner of this lavish home. A love affair between the family’s son and a servant reportedly led the son's mother to stab the servant with her sewing shears, while also injuring her son. They both died and have since haunted the son's bedroom which was also the murder scene, and is now the Carolotta Salon. No wonder people have seen unsettled spirits here.
- Fort Bayard (200 Camino De Paz, Fort Bayard, NM): Established in 1866, this important fort and national historic landmark offers more than one reason spirits remain. In addition to its use as a fort, it has been a POW camp during World War II and a tuberculosis hospital. Eerie and strange phenomena have been reported here, and many believe it is haunted. Discover more about this haunted place and its tours on the Fort Bayard website.