So how do you pronounce Mogollon? Well, the proper Spanish pronunciation is moh-goh-YOHN, but the locals say muggy-YOHN. However you say it, the ghost town of Mogollon, New Mexico, is a special place.

You’ll travel about the same distance (225 miles) from Albuquerque, NM; El Paso, TX; and Tucson, AZ, to get here. The town is nestled high in the Mogollon Mountains at an elevation of 6,800 feet surrounded by the Gila National Forest [see map]. Founded in 1876, Mogollon was named for Don Juan Ignacio Flores Mogollon, governor of the province of New Mexico in the 1700’s. Once a thriving mining town (1876-1942) for silver, copper, and gold, it was home to an estimated 2,000 people. The mines came to a close in 1942.

Our area, which is rich in history and natural features, has a lot to offer. Enjoy shopping, dining, and visiting our many preserved storefronts: Payload Antiques, Mogollon Artisans Gallery, Mogollon Theater [pictured above], and the Purple Onion Café. And don’t forget to visit the unique Mogollon Museum and Mogollon Church. Whatever your interest, the town of Mogollon will hold something special for you.