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New Mexico’s Most Haunted: Exposed
Cody Polston's new book is out. It is a good read if you are serious about ghost hunting. For decades ghostly tales have been told across the land of enchantment. New Mexico's macabre past has created its share of phantoms. From by-gone gunfighters and wealthy Read More …
Old Town Albuquerque map further debunks the ghost story of Scarlett
Rumors and folklore claim that the Covered Wagon shop, formerly known as the Manual Springer house, was once used as a speakeasy and brothel during prohibition. Additionally, the building is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a prostitute named Scarlett. According to the Read More …
An example of how we analyze data
We wanted to share and example of the kind of analysis we do here at SGHA. We just purchased a recordable Model 2 Trifield meter for some electric field tests we are doing and had it out with us the first time on our hunt Read More …
The creation of a famous ghost story, T.J. Wright, Room 18 and the St. James Hotel
One of the most famous ghost stories in New Mexico is the ghost of Room 18 at the St. James Hotel in Cimarron. According to the story a man named T.J. Wright wins the hotel in a poker game and is shot after he leaves Read More …
Status update
SGHA is still very active, however the blogging is going to be slow for awhile. In the meantime, Hitman (Cody) has been posting material that you might enjoy on his website: http://www.ghosthuntingbadass.com
Ghost hunt of the old Socorro High School
For several years the employees working at the Socorro Youth Center have experienced unusual phenomenon. The Youth Center occupies the former site of the former High School and Middle School. These strange occurrences include; The sound of a girl's voice has been heard in the Read More …
How does SGHA operate?
This video briefly covers the operational aspects of the Southwest Ghost Hunter’s Association.
Lecture for the Open Space Summer Series, 2015 (Solving a Haunting)
"Solving a Haunting" lecture was given for the City of Albuquerque Open Space Summer Series, 2015.
Sightings in Peripheral Vision; Credible or Not?
How many times have we heard stories that begin with "Then out of the corner of my eye I saw"? Or, "I saw movement out of the corner of my eye"? Are these "Sightings" credible? To answer this question, we must first examine what peripheral Read More …
Psychology and Ghost Hunting
In this video we discuss various psychological factors that are involved in ghost hunting. True believer syndrome, the Fear Factor, psychosomatic response, Sheep Syndrome and the burden of proof are discussed in their relation to the paranormal.
Have you ever heard of Elliott O’Donnell?
Elliott O'Donnell (February 27, 1872 – May 8, 1965) was an author known primarily for his books about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost, described as an elemental figure covered with spots, when he was five years old. He also claimed to have Read More …