The Mystery of Eagle Nest Lodge in Eagle Nest New Mexico

The Mystery of Eagle Nest Lodge

Lots of guests at the Eagle Nest Lodge during its heyday. Photo courtesy Ann Tyer

Walker. (Click on the picture to see an enlargement.)

The "Dreamcatcher" is the Gant family's

new vacation home on the lake.

Because of their long family history and love of the area, Walter's daughter-in-law Evelyn Gant and her son Dale built a beautiful chalet on the west side of the lake that was completed in December, 2004. The Gant family continues to enjoy the area in their new vacation home as they reminisce about the days of the old lodge and the many happy times enjoyed by the family on this beautiful part of the lake.

Evelyn assures us that the Gant family history in Eagle Nest is a long way from over, as a whole new generation continues to visit the new chalet called the "Dream Catcher."

Though the lodge was scheduled for demolition in 2005, it has been saved, at least temporarily, by a new buyer. According to "local talk" the new owner plans to restore the old inn. Though the mystery is solved, the future of the lodge remains to be seen.

A big thanks to Doug and Ann Walker, Ann's cousin Shelton Tyer, Jr., Evelyn Gant, and Dale Gant for their contributions in solving the mystery and setting the record straight on this beautiful old place on the lake.

Update September, 2008: On a recent visit back to Eagle Nest, we obtained a little more information on the current status of the lodge. It was purchased a couple of years ago by a man from Hawaii, and though local talk said he might renovate the old hotel, nothing was done, other than the stables were demolished about a year ago. Now, the land (substantial acreage) has been subdivided into three parcels, and has once again been placed for sale on the market. In the meantime, this old place continues to deteriorate to such a degree that it is doubtful that anyone could truly restore the old place -- it would have to virtually be rebuilt.

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The Loafers Lounge (the name appears on the other side of the double doors) looks as though it was a very pleasant place to relax after a busy fishing day. Photo by David Alexander, May, 2004

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Entrance to the old Restaurant, photo by Kathy

Weiser, May, 2004

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The restaurant at the lodge. Supposedly, vagrants

have sometimes made their home in the old hotel, and

as you can see it is filled with trash. Photo by

Kathy Weiser, July, 2003.

Hazel Tyer with guests in the Eagle Nest Lodge Restaurant, photo courtesy Ann Tyer Walker.

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