Walking with ghosts: A guide to New Mexico ghost tours 

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As we get closer to Halloween, it’s becoming prime time to take advantage of all of the spooky features New Mexico has to offer. Luckily, you won’t have to brave the haunted avenues of the Land of Enchantment alone. The New Mexico Department of Tourism has highlighted some of the best ghost tours in the state.

Albuquerque

The Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque

A staple since 2001, The Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque has been featured on the Travel Channel and shows like Weird Travels, The Dead Files, and Dead Famous. This family-friendly tour features recounts of colorful characters who faced an untimely demise. Tours can be private or public and happen during the day and night.

Albucreepy Ghost Walk

Old Town isn’t the only place to find spooks in the Duke City. The Albucreepy Ghost Walk: Tavern and Tales features a 21 and over experience with a mix of spirits and stories of public hangings, duels, horrific murders, and locations haunted by those who have passed over to the other side. The 90-minute tour will cover 1.3 miles of historic Albuquerque sites including the KiMo Theater, Kiva Auditorium, old Bernalillo County Courthouse, the Wool Warehouse, and more.

Santa Fe

The Dark Side of Santa Fe: Ghosts and Mysteries

This 105-minute tour takes you through the oldest capital city in the U.S. for stories of the ever-present personalities behind the walls of both public and private buildings in Santa Fe. Tour guide Stefanie Beninato conducts these entertaining and informative tours on Sundays and Thursdays.

Roswell

Roswell Alien Tour

Ah, aliens – the ghosts of the skies! The Roswell UFO Tour allows guests to walk in the footsteps of the people who first touched and reported on the famous alien debris. You’ll be able to visit the sites where the military held the evidence. Tours are about two hours long, conducted via a 10-passenger tour bus, and involve a half hour of walking. The tour is offered daily except some Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Mesilla

Private Haunted Old Mesilla Ghost Tour

This two-hour, private tour will take you through the historic Mesilla Plaza and some of the side streets. Carry old-fashioned lanterns and roam the dark streets of old Mesilla. The tour guide will not only speak on the old history of the historic buildings and shops but also on the paranormal activity that is still occurring to this day.

 

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