Railroad and quarry ghost town in Stein’s Pass of the Peloncillo Mountains, Hidalgo County. Founded in 1880 on the Southern Pacific, it thrived on ballast rock while water arrived by train; abandonment followed when the railroad stopped subsidizing water in 1944. Roadside ruins sit beside Interstate 10 near the Arizona line—often private; view from public right-of-way unless owner access is confirmed.
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| Region | Hidalgo County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.2293, -108.9895 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Established | 1880 |
| Also known as | Stein's Pass |
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