New Mexico Ghost Stories Vol. I

Antonio Garcez

Description

This award winning true ghost story book is a unique collection of interview sessions between myself and the individuals who have actually experienced, first hand paranormal experiences throughout the entire state of New Mexico. The author creatively conveys fully the person's state of mind, their beliefs and ultimately their ghost encounters.

Sujets

• Spirituality
• Supernatural

Informations

• Publié par: eBookIt.com
• Date de parution: 18 juin 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780974098883
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 59 Mo

Extrait

New Mexico Ghost Stories
 
 
by
Antonio Garcez
 
 
Other titles by Antonio R. Garcez:
 
Arizona Ghost Stories
ISBN 0-9740988-0-9
 
American Indian Ghost Stories of the West
ISBN 0-9740988-4-1
 
Ghost Stories of California's Gold Rush Country
and Yosemite National Park
ISBN 0-9634029-8-6
 
Printing history of
New Mexico Ghost Stories
First published as the Adobe Angels New Mexico Series
ISBN 0-9634029-9-4
 
Copyright 2012 Antonio Garcez,
All rights reserved.
 
Published in eBook format by Red Rabbit Press
Converted by http://www.eBookIt.com
 
ISBN-13: 978-0-9740-9888-3
 
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review.
Some of the places that appear in these stories may have changed ownership or names since the printing of this book. Also some of the individuals who appear in this book have, since it’s printing, might have moved on, either within this world or into the next. Their stories appear here as they were directly bestowed to the author at the time they were interviewed.
 
Painting of La Llorona by Lorenzo “Toppy” Flores
 
The author took all photos unless otherwise noted.
The author may be contacted at the following:
www.ghostbooks.biz
 
Cover & book design by Antonio R. Garcez
 
 
Reviews for
NEW MEXICO GHOST STORIES
By Antonio R. Garcez
 
“This collection of personal encounters with the ‘spiritual,’ or ‘supernatural,’ certainly supported some of my own experiences and are made more frightening by their very proximity.”
—Stephanie Gonzales, former NM Secretary of State
 
“I highly recommend that both local citizens and visitors to Santa Fe read this book!”
—Sam Pick, former Mayor–Santa Fe, NM
 
“Fascinating to read...offers the reader insight into our town’s unique traditions, folklore and history; don’t miss it!”
—Frederick A.Peralta, former Mayor–Town of Taos
 
“Important documentation of the people and history of northern New Mexico. Keep writing!”
—Kathleen Knoth, Librarian, Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos, NM
 
“At last someone has written a book about the ghost tales people have been telling here for years!”
—Tom Sharpe, Albuquerque Journal
 
“It’s enough to send shivers right up your spine! An excellent effort by Antonio Garcez, and I anxiously await his next book!”
—Dale Kaczmarek, Ghost Research Society
 
“If you’re a lover of the supernatural, get cozy in an easy chair and prepare yourself for the inevitable. Eyewitness accounts told in a straight forward manner!”
—Tim Palmieri, Western Outlaw-Lawman History Association
 
“Another terrifying book from Garcez!”
—Chris Woodyard, Invisible Ink-Books on Ghosts Hauntings
 
“Highly Entertaining!”
—Mary A.Sarber, Texas Book Columnist, Herald-Post, El Paso,
 
 
Reviews for
ARIZONA GHOST STORIES
By Antonio R. Garcez
 
“Arizona Ghost Stories gives a hauntingly accurate overview of the many reports of haunted sites all over the state. It not only lists the places from north to south, but also quotes the interviews of eyewitnesses, giving a remarkable feeling of being there with them as they encounter the unknown. Such sites as the Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee to the Jerome Inn, come to life in Mr.Garcez’s investigations. His chapter on the reports of ghosts at Tombstone is perhaps one of the best accounts I have seen on this subject.”
—Richard Senate
 
“The accounts range from sweetly sentimental to truly terrifying, but all share the benefit of Antonio’s sensitivity and attention to detail. He shows respect for the tales, and those who tell them, and understands that history and culture are inextricably bound to all folklore.”
—Jo-Anne Christensen
 
“Arizona could not have asked for a better chronicler of its supernatural landscape than Antonio R. Garcez. From Arivaca to Yuma, Arizona’s most haunted places are all here! These stories will send shivers up your spine, and rightly so—they all really took place! If you have ever wanted to experience something paranormal, let this book be your guide!”
—Dennis William Hauck
 
“These are not long-ago cowboy yarns, but very real, very current ghost stories from a rich and chilling mix of voices. Antonio has a rare talent for telling detail; he paints unforgettably creepy images that linger long after the book is done.”
—Chris Woodyard
 
“A great storyteller who weaves history and personal interviews into a series of riveting tales, sure to make your skin crawl! Here, restless spirits of the past meet present-day skeptics head on. Memories come to life in the stories from 19 diverse Arizona counties. The thoughtfully told, well-researched stories are sometimes frightening, often times chilling, and always fascinating.”
—Rob & Anne Wlodarski
 
 
Reviews for
American Indian Ghost Stories of the Southwest
By Antonio R. Garcez
 
“The accounts range from sweetly sentimental to truly terrifying, but all share the benefit of Antonio’s sensitivity and attention to detail. He shows respect for the tales, and those who tell them, and understands that history and culture are inextricably bound to all folklore.”
—Jo-Anne Christensen, “Haunted Hotels”
 
“These are not long-ago cowboy yarns, but very real, very current ghost stories from a rich and chilling mix of voices. Antonio has a rare talent for telling detail; he paints unforgettably creepy images that linger long after the book is done.”
—Chris Woodyard, “Spooky Ohio” and “Haunted Ohio”
 
 
Reviews for
Ghost Stories of California’s Gold Rush Country and Yosemite National Park
By Antonio R. Garcez
 
“As a subject where many of the books written simply regurgitate previously produced material, Author Antonio R. Garcez does an excellent job of locating and interviewing primary resources to provide fresh stories of ghost folklore. Each chapter contains a brief introduction that supplies some of the background of the town and sites in question, followed by transcriptions of the witnesses’ stories. Garcez’s style is simple and easy to follow; the stories he has found are quickly engrossing. The fact that he put the time into his field research is impressive.”
—Adrienne Foster, Book Reviewer-Epinions.com
 
 
Contents
Preface
SANTA FE
SANTA FE, THE CITY DIFFERENT
SISTER GEORGE & THE THREE SISTERS SHOP
GRANT CORNER INN
DOÑA LETICIA
THE HOUSE ON APODACA HILL
GUADALUPE AND LA LLORONA
CANYON ROAD
LAMY, THE LEGAL TENDER
CASA REAL
FLORENCITA AND EL ZORRILLO
TEN THOUSAND WAVES
CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LA RESIDENCIA
POOR MICHAEL
EL MOLCAJETE
ABIQUIU
BEAUTIFUL ABIQUIU
THE PENETENTE AND THE WITCH NAPOLEON
GHOST RANCH
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE AND GHOST RANCH
TAOS
HISTORIC TAOS
THE MABEL DODGE LUHAN HOUSE
THE GARDEN RESTAURANT
THE HACIENDA MARTINEZ
THE STABLES ART CENTER
“GRAMPS”
WINDSONG GALLERY
TAOS PUEBLO
ALBUQUERQUE
ALBUQUERQUE THE “DUKE CITY”
THE KIMO THEATER
THE OUIJA BOARD
THE LUNA MANSION
THE DARK FIGURE
THE VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE
THE ALBUQUERQUE PRESS CLUB
THE BERNALILLO TREASURE
MARIA TERESA RESTAURANT
THE BLACK DOG
THE HOUSE IN MARTINEZ TOWN
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO
LAS CRUCES AND LA MESILLA
LA POSTA RESTAURANT
THE DOUBLE EAGLE RESTAURANT
THE SALINAS MISSION AND PUEBLOS OF THE SALINAS VALLEY
SOCORRO
KINGSTON
SILVER CITY
CARRIZOZO
WHITE OAKS
LA LUZ
TULAROSA
LINCOLN
ARTESIA
ROSWELL
CARLSBAD
DOÑA ANA
LA MESA
CLOUDCROFT
DEMING
COLUMBUS
LORDSBURG
 
Preface
One of the major motivating factors in completing this book was my discovery several years ago that no book existed on the sole subject of New Mexico’s ghosts. This omission surprised me, not least of all because New Mexico has a well-known reputation within its native population for supernatural occurrences.
The interviews that follow provided me with the eye-opening experience of witnessing the after effects of encounters with the weird, eerie, spooky—and at times—evil. Additionally my childhood experiences taught me to be sensitive to the unexplainable, yet real examples of a life beyond the tangible. In my family, we did not make fun of such subjects as ghosts, hauntings, or brushes with the supernatural. On the contrary, my mother taught us to maintain a cautious respect for spirits, folk healers, witches, and forces considered to be occult in origin. Undoubtedly, my Mescalero Apache grandfather, who was brought to Santa Fe as a child to be “educated” at the Indian School, provided his daughter—my mother—with the basis for such a positive and respectful view of the paranormal.
Both my parents were healers who were able to draw upon the after-death sphere. As a child, I accompanied them on their frequent visits to households blemished by the misfortunes of illness or the troubles of misguided ghosts. Through this personal apprenticeship, I witnessed both the positive and negative aspects of spirits and ghosts. The important learning tools I acquired from my family were understanding and respect for the unseen and their energies.
 

My mother’s ‘Mescalero Apache’ father, my grandfather Juan Ramirez, who sang and played Apache songs on his harmonica.
 
However, my personal perplexities regarding the interviews presented a possible hurdle: Would the individuals— the Native Americans, Hispanics, seniors, and religiously pious I chose to interview—grant me the privilege? I decided at the onset of the project to maintain respect for the personal thoughts and beliefs of each person interviewed. Furthermore, I decided that if there was ever a time during any interview when I felt I might be crossing the border of sensitivity, cultural or otherwise, I would not press the issue. Happily, my own Native American background (Otomi, Mescalero Apache) afforded me the instinctive