Cuervo | NM Ghost Towns

CUERVO

County: Guadalupe

Year Established: 1901

Year Abandoned: 2011

Location: Cuervo is located interstate 40 16.8 miles east north-east of Santa Rosa

About: Cuervo was founded in 1901, and a post office was opened there in 1902, although records indicate that there was a settlement there prior to 1901.

It began as a supply center for ranches in the area; by 1926, it had become a stop on Route 66 for travelers. Cuervo consists of four streets south of I-40 and two streets north of the interstate.

Nearly all of the structures in the community are abandoned and very deteriorated. The town began in 1901 when the railroad came thorough. The town started to grow when the surrounding land was opened to cattle ranching in 1910.

Then Route 66 came, and the town's population peaked in the 1940s at over 300.

There are two homes in the community that appear updated and inhabited, along with one auto repair business.

The community's long-abandoned school building and church appear to be undergoing restoration.

Remains: Tons to see! Worth the trip! Please be respectful and obey the no trespassing signs if posted!