The Historic" Laguna Vista Lodge" In Eagle Nest NM,
Located in the little valley town of Eagle Nest NM, originally named "Therma", sits the Laguna Vista Lodge or as locals call it the "Guney". Originally named The El Monte, built in 1898 with stolen railroad ties, some still visible today.
The El Monte was the busiest saloon in the 1920's and 30's when the big money guys, as well as the gold miners from Elizabethtown stopped by after a day at the races in Raton, NM. With the gold miners gambling with gold nuggets at the gaming tables, slot machines, and more, it was the place to be! It was at this time that the name was changed to the Laguna Vista Lodge and was operated by Gene and Pearl Wilson. In the early 1950's is was purchased by Bob and Edith Sullivan. The Sullivan's saw the popularity of Eagle Nest growing so they built the "new" edition to the hotel in 1964. Later on in 1971 Bert Clemens bought it and still runs it to this day.
The more mysterious history of the "Guney" is the permanent guest that resides there, Its said that a bride and groom spent there honeymoon there. The groom went out one day to go hunting but never returned! The destitute bride was forced to work in the hotel, some say as a saloon girl. People say her spirit still lingers there in the old motel looking for her long lost husband! They say she also lurks in the saloon and dining hall.
To learn more about the Lodge, or go ghost hunting come down to our fabulous valley and learn all the rich history that's around. You can also see the Laguna Vista Lodge featured on the Travel Chanel's show Resort Rescue, Dec. 9TH 2014 at 8:00 PM. Don't miss it!
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