Glenrio, ghost town in Quay County, New Mexico and Deaf County, Texas in the United States
Glenrio is a ghost town straddling the Texas–New Mexico line on former U.S. Route 66, and its 31.7-acre Glenrio Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 with 12 contributing buildings and four other structures. One surviving single-story building has pale weathered masonry walls, a stepped parapet capped with rusted orange corrugated metal, and a dark green door marked "PRIVATE", flanked by a screened window and a square grid window.
Glenrio grew up in the early 20th century as a stop along Route 66, drawing travelers, traders, and local families. When the interstate highway bypassed the town, traffic dried up and residents gradually left, leaving the buildings empty.
The site is freely accessible along a quiet rural road, with no entry fee or organized tours. There are no facilities on site, so bring water and sun protection, especially during the hotter months.
Glenrio sits exactly on the state line, meaning some of its buildings stand in two different states at the same time. This once had a practical effect: different laws applied on each side of the street, and some business owners took deliberate advantage of that difference.
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