The Tiny Ghost Town Of White Oaks, New Mexico Is Hiding The Ramshackle No Scum Allowed Saloon
By Monica Spencer|Published November 09, 2019
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
When was the last time you stepped inside a building that seemed like the actual definition of a hole-in-the-wall? If it’s been a while, you’ll want to tug on those bootstraps and hit the highway for the little ghost town of White Oaks, New Mexico because we have the perfect spot for you to visit.
Looks like a rickety old thing, doesn’t it? For patrons of the No Scum Allowed Saloon, that is the exact ambiance they seek.
The saloon feels like it is located in the middle of nowhere and that’s an accurate description for it. The nearest city is over an hour away and quiet towns are sprinkled on the highways leading here.
Situated in the tiny White Oaks, a shell of its mining heyday from another century. Only a handful of buildings still stand to remind you of the town’s Wild West history.
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But step inside the saloon and you’ll find it bustling with life!
If you’ve stepped inside any Western bar, you’ll immediately feel at home with the dollar bills lining the ceilings, a wooden bar, and various memorabilia lining the walls.
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The bar has a prolific menu where you can enjoy an ice-cold brew or your favorite cocktail.
It is open varying hours on Wednesday through Sunday. You can find details about the menu, special events, and more by visiting its website or Facebook page.
Website: No Scum Allowed Saloon
Address: 933 White Oaks Rd, White Oaks, NM 88301
Phone: (575) 648-5583
