The Shaffer Hotel in Mountainair, New Mexico, is widely rumored to be haunted, with stories of strange lights, moving shadows, and ghostly encounters from both employees and guests. The hotel's long history, dating back to 1923, and its quirky, creaky architecture contribute to the unsettling atmosphere. A former front desk clerk once recounted a story of a father and his two daughters checking out early after the father became inexplicably locked in an adjoining bathroom. Numerous reports describe lights flashing on and off, as well as mysterious shadows moving around the hotel's interior. The hotel's reputation is fueled by its owners and employees, who have reportedly shared haunted stories with guests. Signage on the premises also acknowledges the presence of "a ghost or 2".