The old Dona Ana County Courthouse and Jail in Las Cruces is believed to be haunted by several entities, including a 7-year-old girl named Katie, two women in Loretto Academy uniforms, a judge who smokes on the balcony, and a shadow figure seen in the daytime. Visitors and paranormal investigators report experiencing disembodied footsteps, slamming doors, whispers, and physical touches, with some claiming to have been scratched or followed home after taunting the spirits. The building, which served as the county's courthouse until the 1980s, is now a site for various ghost tours. A shadow man, a 7-year-old girl named Katie, two women in old uniforms, and an old judge are among the figures reportedly seen. Visitors have reported hearing footsteps, disembodied voices (including a child's and men's), and whispers. Doors have been heard slamming shut, and some people have reported feeling cold spots or being touched. There are also reports of negative entities and a general chilling energy within the building.