Glenrio Ghost Town
Quay County, New Mexico35.1789, -103.0422
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 37 miTucumcari, NM
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov7 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 4.7 miEndee
Glenrio, in Quay County, New Mexico, is a ghost town. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Glenrio. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tucumcari, NM, about 37 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Amarillo, TX, 68 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Endee4.7 mi southwest
- Boise11 mi east
- Bard12 mi west
- Bellview25 mi south
- Kelso26 mi southeast
- La Plata29 mi southeast
- Parmerton44 mi south
- Tascosa50 mi northeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run February to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from San Jon. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the San Jon station (USC00297867), 17 miles away. About 16.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Quay County, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.17889, -103.04222 |
| Protected as | National Register of Historic Places, New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties (NRHP 06001258) |
| Also known as | Glenrio, New Mexico and Texas, Glenrio, United States, Glenrio, Texas, Glenrio, New Mexico, Glenrio Historic District |
| Sources | Wikidata Q1531151 · Wikipedia article · NPS register file |
Questions
Where is Glenrio ghost town?
In Quay County, New Mexico, at 35.1789, -103.0422. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tucumcari, NM, about 37 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Amarillo, TX, 68 miles away.
Can you visit Glenrio?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Glenrio?
Mild months here run February to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from San Jon. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Glenrio?
Yes. Endee (4.7 mi), Boise (11 mi), Bard (12 mi), Bellview (25 mi).
