ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Historic St. James Hotel in Cimarron, New Mexico, was built in 1872 and became one of the main stops for the people of the wild west, garnering a reputation for some shady figures. The hotel is now claimed to be haunted by the ghosts of many different victims and people who passed through its walls.
This week on New Mexico Strange, KRQE’s Chad Brummett and Stephanie Chavez are joined by author and paranormal investigator Cody Polston to talk about the history behind this haunted hotel. Chad, Stephanie, and Cody dive into the beginnings of the hotel, the famous reported encounters, the history behind “Room 18,” and their own personal experiences within the hotel.
About New Mexico StrangeNew Mexico is perceived worldwide as a mecca for the extraordinary. Whether it’s the healing soil of Chimayo, the haunted trails of the Old West, or visitors from the final frontier, our state is home to countless myths and mysteries. New Mexico Strange is KRQE News 13’s online exclusive web series, celebrating our unique history and shedding light on the shadows of the unexplained, unexplored, and unknown. Hosted by Chad Brummett and Stephanie Chavez, New Mexico Strange takes viewers through some of the Land of Enchantment’s most mysterious folklore and conspiracies.…