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People who grew up along the U.S.-Mexico border:

What was the story that every kid knew but outsiders probably never heard of?

Not looking for famous legends. I’m interested in the local folklore, ghost stories, strange creatures, haunted roads, desert spirits, and cautionary tales that were unique to your town or region.

I’ve been diving into folklore and legends from the U.S.-Mexico border region lately, and I’m fascinated by how many stories seem to change depending on which side of the border they’re told on.

What’s your favorite piece of border folklore, legend, ghost story, cryptid, or local myth.

Could be anything from La Llorona and El Cucuy to lesser-known stories from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Sonora, Chihuahua, or Baja California.

I’d love to hear the stories you grew up with, the ones your grandparents told, or even the legends that are unique to your hometown.

nothing political, please