MUFON Colorado News - 2004 03

Magazine Overview

Title: Colorado MUFON News
Issue Date: March 2004
Publisher: Mutual UFO Network, Inc.
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of the Colorado MUFON News, Number 69, dated March 2004, focuses on organizational updates, personal accounts, and upcoming events within the Colorado chapter of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).

New Director of Investigations

The lead article introduces Ethan Rich as the new Colorado MUFON Director of Investigations. Rich shares his personal history with MUFON, having first joined in 1986 and rejoining in August 2001. He notes the growth of MUFON in Colorado, from a small group in the late 1980s to a more substantial membership in 2004. Rich expresses his commitment to improving the investigative resources and capabilities of the Colorado MUFON chapter. He highlights the challenges of investigating UFO sightings in a large state with a limited number of dedicated investigators and outlines his intention to address these issues through the newsletter and other means. He also solicits input from members regarding the ongoing development of the investigative side of Colorado MUFON. Investigator Training is set to resume monthly at state meetings, starting March 13th.

From the book: Warning

This section features an excerpt from the book "Warning" by Art Greenfield, detailing an alleged abduction experience of his wife, Jane, on August 5, 2001. Jane reported waking up with her thumb ring moved, which she interpreted as someone entering their home while she slept. She recalled a "dream" where she was in a drab gray hallway with 50 to 100 other women, all feeling a sense of fear and being directed to walk down the hallway. The women were described as being around 30 years old, with no obvious ethnic characteristics, and wearing smocks or hospital gowns. The excerpt also touches upon Janie's prior encounter with "shadow people" and how her mental frequency might have been detected by aliens, leading to her abduction. The author expresses personal distress over the proximity of these events to his family.

Wanted: Colorado Field Investigators

This section calls for individuals to become certified Field Investigators for MUFON. It outlines the requirements, including passing an exam with a score of 80% or above, which is a take-home, open-book exam available from MUFON HQ. The MUFON Field Investigators Manual is recommended for $25. It also mentions that COMUFON offers ongoing investigator training classes.

Colorado MUFON General Meeting

Details are provided for the Colorado MUFON General Meetings, held on the second Saturday of every month at the Glendale Community Center in Denver. Admission is free for CO MUFON members, $5 for non-members, and $8 per family. The meetings include a Board Meeting (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) and Investigator Training (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) before the main meeting. The March 2004 speaker is Clifford Clift, discussing "Short History on Why a UFO Cover-up." Future speakers include Ryan Wood discussing UFO crashes.

Upcoming COMUFON Meetings & Speakers

• A schedule of upcoming meetings and speakers is listed, including:
• March 13th: Clifford Clift on "Short History of Why a UFO Cover-up."
• April 3rd: Colorado Springs Area Meeting (details on page 3).
• April 10th: David Sereda on "Evidence, The Case For NASA UFOs."
• May 8th: David Perkins on "Understanding the Great Mysteries of Our Times."
• June 12th: Ryan Wood on "UFO crashes" (Greeley meeting).
• July 15-18: 2004 Symposium in Denver.
• August 14th-15th: UFO Watch Tower in Hooper.

Special meeting times are noted for April 10th and October 9th, which will be evening meetings.

Greeley & Colorado Springs Meetings

Information is provided for MUFON meetings in Greeley, held at the Trinity Episcopal Church, and Colorado Springs, organized by CO MUFON Assistant State Director Ed Burke, held at the Gold Hill Police Station on the first Saturday of even-numbered months. The Colorado Springs April 3rd meeting features a video lecture by Dr. David Jacobs on abduction phenomena, presenting a view that "ET's are involved in a program to move in and take over."

Membership Information

Details on membership for Colorado MUFON and International MUFON are presented. Colorado MUFON offers regular, student, and family memberships with benefits like a bi-monthly newsletter, reduced event admission, and investigator training. International MUFON membership includes a subscription to the monthly MUFON UFO Journal and reduced prices on publications and events.

The Psychological Aspects of Alien Abduction

Authored by Rose Hargrove, RN, Field Investigator and Abduction Consultant, this article discusses the challenges faced by abductees. Hargrove notes the division among investigators regarding abduction phenomena and emphasizes the need for support and understanding for abductees who may feel traumatized and isolated. She draws parallels between the abductee experience and Holocaust stories, highlighting the loss of control. Hargrove stresses the importance of familiarizing oneself with abduction literature, listening to abductees' stories, and offering emotional support while protecting their privacy. She also mentions that physical injuries from abductions are sometimes reported, and that reporting such incidents to police may lead to psychiatric evaluation rather than investigation.

The 35th Annual MUFON Symposium

Information is shared about the upcoming 35th Annual MUFON Symposium, scheduled for July 16-18 at the Marriott SE in Denver. The event includes a "Not of this Earth Day" at Six Flags on July 15th, presented by MUFON and the SciFi Channel. A list of speakers is provided, including Leslie Kean, David Sereda, Budd Hopkins, John Schuessler, Peter Davenport, George Zeiler, Grant Cameron, Deborah Lindemann, Ryan Wood, John Greenwald, and Nick Redfern. Details about a dinner and debate on Friday, and speakers and workshops on Saturday and Sunday are also mentioned.

Editorial: The Shape of Things to Come

Co-editor Barry Roth discusses the concept of "programmable matter" as described by MUFON International Director John Schuessler and scientist Will McCarthy. Roth speculates on how advanced technology, such as the ability to program matter to change shape, appear, or disappear, might explain some UFO sightings where objects exhibit seemingly magical properties. He poses the question of where science will be in the 30th century.

Other Great Denver Events

This section lists several local events and groups, including "The Listeners" (meets last Saturday of the month), "Men in Black" (a DCTV program), "UFO MOVIE NIGHT" (first Thursday of each month), and "The Denver UFO Society" (meets 4th Friday of the month).

Colorado MUFON Officers and Section Directors

A comprehensive list of Colorado MUFON officers and Section Directors (by county) is provided, along with contact information and the Colorado Sightings HOTLINE.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the organizational structure and activities of Colorado MUFON, the personal experiences and psychological impact of UFO encounters and abductions, and the ongoing efforts to investigate and understand these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of active engagement, seeking to improve investigative capabilities, support abductees, and inform the membership about UFO-related events and research. There is a clear emphasis on the importance of dedicated investigators and the need for community support within the UFO research field.