Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Gage. Gage is an unincorporated community in western Luna County, New Mexico, United States. It is found on Interstate 10/U.S. Route 70, twenty miles west of Deming.
Luna County County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Cambray — Gage keeps them company on the map.
The story of Gage
New Mexico's ghost towns layer Spanish-era villages, railroad creations, and coal camps across a single stark landscape.
Gage is an unincorporated community in western Luna County, New Mexico, United States. It is found on Interstate 10/U.S. Route 70, twenty miles west of Deming.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Gage 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Gage 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 Gage is roughly 32.2294, -108.0861 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Gage FAQs
01Where is Gage located?
02What county is Gage in?
03What is the history of Gage?
04What remains at Gage today?
05Can you visit Gage?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Gage, New Mexico”), CC BY-SA.
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