Montoya Ghost Town
Quay County, New Mexico35.0997, -104.0640
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 21 miTucumcari, NM
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov6 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,320 ft1,317 m
Montoya is a former settlement in Quay County, New Mexico, listed among the ghost towns of New Mexico. It lies at about 4,320 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Montoya. 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 21 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Santa Fe, NM, 115 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Cuervo20 mi west
- Trementina37 mi northwest
- Añal38 mi south
- Tolar45 mi south
- Bard46 mi east
- Endee54 mi east
- Bellview57 mi east
- Glenrio58 mi east
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 March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Newkirk. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in March, November to January.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Newkirk station (USC00296115), 11 miles away. About 14.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Quay County, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.09970, -104.06400 |
| Elevation | 4,320 ft (1,317 m) |
| Also known as | Montoya, New Mexico, Montoya, NM |
| Sources | Wikidata Q14706069 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Montoya ghost town?
In Quay County, New Mexico, at 35.0997, -104.0640. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tucumcari, NM, about 21 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Santa Fe, NM, 115 miles away.
Can you visit Montoya?
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 Montoya?
Mild months here run March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Newkirk. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in March, November to January.
Are there other ghost towns near Montoya?
Yes. Cuervo (20 mi), Trementina (37 mi), Añal (38 mi).
