You’ll find unrivaled peace and serenity at the St. James Hotel in Cimarron, New Mexico. It hasn’t always been that quiet. A community full of frontier history, Cimarron and its vintage Hotel are indelibly marked by the turbulent days of westward expansion in northeast New Mexico.
If coming from I-25 North (from Albuquerque)
Follow I-25 North, take the second EXIT in Springer, EXIT 414. Highway 58. Turn left over freeway towards Red River & Taos. Stay on Highway 58 heading WEST for 19.4 miles. Turn left onto US 64 for 3/4 of a mile then turn left onto Collison Ave (Also highway 21). After you turn left, drive approximately .15 mile the St. James Hotel will be on your left
Follow I-25 South, take EXIT 446 to merge onto US-64 W toward Taos. 33.9 miles you will arrive in Cimarron. Turn left onto Collison Ave (Also highway 21). After you turn left, drive approximately .15 mile the St. James Hotel will be on your left
From I-25 South, take EXIT 446 to merge onto US-64 W toward Taos. 33.9 miles you will arrive in Cimarron. Turn left onto Collison Ave (Also highway 21). After you turn left, drive approximately .15 mile the St. James Hotel will be on your left.
Take USS-87 North to Clayton, New Mexico. Turn onto US-56 heading West to Springer New Mexico. In Springer 4th St. will also trun into highway 21. Continue on NM-21 through Miami, Rayado (UU Bar Ranch)21.6 miles. After you pass the UU Bar Ranch Headquarters, you will drive 11 more miles the St James Hotel will be on your right.
Grand Hotel on the Santa Fe Trail.
The saga of the St. James Hotel began in Washington D.C. with the arrival of a Frenchman whose life became intertwined with the people and a place that became known as the Village of Cimarron, New Mexico.
Situated on the Santa Fe Trail, Cimarron's location attracted a variety of colorful characters in the Old West. From lawmen to outlaws and everyone in between, the fine food and atmosphere at the original St. James Hotel attracted them all.
TJ Wright
TJ caught in a photo visiting his hotel!
The St. James hotel has retained its haunted appearance, with the creaking staircase and tilted chandeliers. The rooms remain named for those who stayed here during the late 1800's. Room 18 which is said to be haunted by T.J. Wright will remain intact and un-booked as if he were still rooming there today.
“Peace River” a story of Casey Shane a 5th generation New Mexico rancher, who is raised by his Grandfather, a WWII vet who pours his life’s love and wisdom into Casey. This movie exemplifies all of what Americans should aspire to: Standing up in defense of FREEDOM, the INTEGRITY of a person’s word. Some of this great movie was filmed at St. James Hotel & Express UU Bar Ranch.
"My Ghost Story" Episode 43 - Biography Channel
"Haunted Collector - Burning Spirits Ghosts of the West" - Syfy Channel
"Ghost Prophecies" - A&E Biography Channel
Please note that hotel policies may have changed since these shows have aired. Please view them for historical purposes only.
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Bob Funk and Janine Reiger pictured at the historic Express UU Bar Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico
Bob’s pursuit of being ranked #1 in another industry (Angus Purebred Seed Stock Operation) was realized in 2000 and continues each consecutive year. In 2006, he acquired the historic UU Bar and Mora Ranches for their beautiful high-altitude rangeland and to further develop Express Ranches’ world-renown genetics program.
Bob can often be seen doctoring his coffee near the UU Bar kitchen, sporting his ten gallon cowboy hat and his genuinely infectious smile. Through his Express UU Bar ranch management team under John and Teri Caid, Bob trusts you will enjoy authentic hospitality, comfortable settings and a special connection to this beautiful property. Upon your personal visit, Bob hopes you have a chance to celebrate its breathtaking vistas, trophy wildlife, its native peoples, the American Cowboy, the great Santa Fe Trail and America’s Western values.
