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Alamocita

A ghost town of unknown status in Sierra County County, New Mexico.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Alamocita just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Alamocita, initially called New Alamosa, was a later 19th century native New Mexican frontier settlement along the east bank of the Rio Grande and is now a ghost town in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States.

Sierra County County holds 10 documented ghost towns, including Aleman, Chise, Cuchillo — Alamocita keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Alamocita

New Mexico's ghost towns layer Spanish-era villages, railroad creations, and coal camps across a single stark landscape.

Alamocita, initially called New Alamosa, was a later 19th century native New Mexican frontier settlement along the east bank of the Rio Grande and is now a ghost town in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Alamocita is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Alamocita is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Alamocita is roughly 33.3017, -107.1806 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Alamocita FAQs

01Where is Alamocita located?
Alamocita is in Sierra County County, New Mexico, mapped near 33.3017, -107.1806.
02What county is Alamocita in?
Alamocita sits in Sierra County County, New Mexico. See our full guide to ghost towns in Sierra County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Alamocita?
Alamocita, initially called New Alamosa, was a later 19th century native New Mexican frontier settlement along the east bank of the Rio Grande and is now a ghost town in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States.
04What remains at Alamocita today?
The on-the-ground condition of Alamocita is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Alamocita?
Here's the honest truth: access to Alamocita is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Alamocita is roughly 33.3017, -107.1806 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Alamocita, New Mexico”), CC BY-SA.

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