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Organ Mountains

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Published by Aaron Perez 6/25/2026 Image Credit: Visit Las Cruces      The Organ Mountains rise dramatically east of Las Cruces, New Mexico, their jagged, pipe-like spires giving the range its name. Part of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, these peaks offer stunning hikes, dramatic desert vistas, and a rich layer of history. But as the sun sets and shadows lengthen across the canyons, a different atmosphere takes hold—one filled with legends of restless spirits, a murdered hermit, and the echoes of suffering from a long-abandoned tuberculosis sanatorium. Dripping Springs: Resort to Ruins and Restless Souls      One of the most prominent sites for paranormal lore in the Organ Mountains is Dripping Springs Natural Area , about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. The area features the ruins of a once-luxurious mountain resort and later a tuberculosis sanatorium.      In the late 1800s, Eugene Van Patten (a former Confederate soldi...

The Underground Bus of El Paso

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 Published by Aaron Perez 6/18/2026, Updated 7/29/2026 Image Credit: https://www.ktsm.com/news/local-news/70-year-old-who-kidnapped-bus-full-of-children-buried-them-alive-approved-for-parole/ The Underground Bus of El Paso: Legend of a Buried Haunting      Deep in the desert on the far Eastside of El Paso, Texas, lies one of the city's most chilling urban legends: an abandoned school bus buried underground. Known locally as the "Underground Bus" or "Buried School Bus," this site has drawn curious explorers, ghost hunters, and thrill-seekers for years. Part tragedy, part horror story, the tale blends grief, madness, and the supernatural. Whether it's pure folklore or something more sinister, it remains a staple of El Paso spooky lore. The Legend: A Father's Descent into Madness      The story typically dates back to the 1950s. A man loses his young daughter—often described as a 6-year-old with blue eyes and blonde hair—in a tragic school bus acc...