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WNMU haunted house returns Oct. 30 for Halloween festivities in Silver City

Western New Mexico University's annual haunted house returns to Silver City on Oct. 30, with admission ranging from $2 to $10 and ages 10 and older recommended.

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WNMU haunted house returns Oct. 30 for Halloween festivities in Silver City
Western New Mexico University's annual campus haunted house returns to Ritch Hall in Silver City on Oct. 30, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission ranges from $2 to $10, with the attraction recommended for ages 10 and older. (Courtesy graphic / Western New Mexico University)

The annual attraction at Ritch Hall will offer six hours of Halloween frights, with discounted admission for students and teenagers.

Organ Mountain News report

SILVER CITY - Western New Mexico University will host its annual campus haunted house Friday, Oct. 30, offering an evening of Halloween frights for students, families and community members.

The attraction will run from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ritch Hall, 1000 W. College Ave. in Silver City.

Organizers describe the haunted house as an immersive experience featuring eerie corridors and Halloween-themed scares. The attraction is recommended for ages 10 and older.

Admission varies by age and university affiliation. WNMU students can enter for $2, adolescents ages 10-16 pay $5, university faculty and staff pay $8 and general admission costs $10.

The annual event is intended to bring campus members and local families together for a seasonal celebration.

For additional information, contact Western New Mexico University at 575-538-6353.

If You Go

What: Western New Mexico University annual campus haunted house

When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday

Where: Ritch Hall, 1000 W. College Ave., Silver City

Recommended ages: 10 and older

Admission: WNMU students $2; ages 10-16 $5; WNMU faculty and staff $8; general public $10

Information: 575-538-6353

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