Established in the late 1800s the original burned down on Christmas day in 1944 or 1945, depending on who you ask. The current bar was rebuilt in stages from 1946 to 1947 and has become a staple to bikers, travelers and others in its lifetime. The bar–both the original and this one–were built to quench … Read moreMine Shaft Tavern, Madrid, NM (Bucket List Video)
Cowboy Len tells his favorite ghost story from the haunted Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid, New Mexico. Captured by filmmaker Betsy Burke of Outskirts 66 Films.
Opened in 1946, the Mineshaft tavern was purchased from the Albuquerque and Cerrillos Coal Company and restored in 1982. The original building burned down on Christmas Day, 1944. Oscar Huber, rebuilt the tavern for the many coal miners of the area. It reopened in 1947 and has been open ever since. Some remodeling of the … Read moreMine Shaft Tavern, Madrid, NM (History)
The Mine Shaft Tavern is said to be the most haunted place in Madrid. Bartenders, as well as guests, have seen glasses fall on their own and break, doors that open and swing back and forth, sounds that can be heard coming from the six-inch adobe walls. After closing hours, objects are mysteriously moved about. … Read moreMine Shaft Tavern, Madrid, NM (Paranormal Claims)