Kelly is one of New Mexico's most evocative ghost towns, set in the Magdalena Mountains three miles south of the village. The headframe of the Kelly mine still rises above sagebrush and pinyon pine, and a few foundations and a roofless church mark where the town once stood. There is no fee but the access road runs across private land — you'll see signs about a small donation toward maintenance.
Bring sturdy shoes. The site is unsupervised and the structures are unstable; admire from a respectful distance. The drive in from Magdalena along Kelly Road takes about twenty minutes.