The ghosts of New Mexicos abandoned mining towns | Gallery
New Mexico, US During the mining boom of the 19th century in New Mexico, thousands migrated to remote parts of the state, establishing towns to exploit the regions rich mineral wealth. By the late 1800s and early 1900s communities such as Kelly, Dawson, Madrid, Pinos Altos, Golden and Hanover/Fierro proliferated throughout the state, providing