Kelly
Hillside Ruins
State: New Mexico
County: Socorro County
Founded: 1878
Abandoned: 1945
Peak Population: 3,000
Kelly was a lead-zinc mining town with 3,000 residents and 3,000 burros. The church, headframe, and other structures remain scattered on the hillside. The mine shafts extend 2,000 feet underground.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- 3,000 burros
- Church survives
- 2,000-foot shafts
Location
Address: Kelly, NM
Coordinates: 34.0667, -107.2