MUFON Colorado News - 2005 01

Magazine Overview

Title: Colorado MUFON News
Issue: Number 74
Date: January 2005
Publisher: Mutual UFO Network, Inc. (COMUFON)
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of the Colorado MUFON News, dated January 2005, features a variety of articles and information relevant to UFO enthusiasts in Colorado. The cover story highlights a presentation by John Schuessler, International Director of MUFON, on the topic of "UFOs in December." The issue also includes an update on salvaged symposium pictures after computer problems and lists upcoming COMUFON meetings and speakers.

Key Articles and Features

"In Case You Missed It

.........John Schuessler"

Authored by Barry Roth, COMUFON Newsletter Co-Editor, this section recaps the final guest speaker of 2004, John Schuessler, MUFON's International Director. Schuessler's presentation, themed "UFOs in December," touched upon historical sightings dating back to 1387, as well as notable cases like the Hopkinsville, Kentucky encounter. The article also mentions a concerning new trend of UFO abductions reported by articulate, well-educated men aged 25-40. Schuessler also discussed the Cash/Landrum incident of December 29, 1980, involving a diamond-shaped object and military helicopters, and a case from December 21, 1994, about two brothers who experienced a strange encounter after an object followed their car.

"Symposium Pictures Salvaged!"

Written by Alejandro Rojas, COMUFON Newsletter Editor, this piece addresses the recovery of symposium pictures that were lost due to computer hard drive failure. The delay affected the September newsletter and membership data. Rojas apologizes for any inconvenience and expresses excitement about getting things back on track. He also appeals for volunteers to assist with investigations, the website, and local outreach.

"Colorado MUFON General Meeting"

This section details the upcoming general meetings for Colorado MUFON. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at the Glendale Community Center in Denver. Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members, and $8 per family. The section also lists associated board meetings and investigator training sessions held prior to the general meeting.

Upcoming COMUFON Meetings: Dates & Speakers

This section provides a schedule of future events:

• January 22nd: General Meeting (1-4 PM) with speaker Ron Russell, a Crop Circle Investigator.
• February 12th: General Meeting (1-4 PM) with speaker Mark Kimmel, author of "Decimal and Trillion."
• March 5th: Meeting (1-4 PM)
• April 9th: Meeting (6:30 PM—9:30 PM)
• May 14th: Meeting in Pueblo (1-4 PM)
• June 11th: Meeting in Greeley (1-4 PM)
• July 22nd-24th: MUFON International Symposium
• August 13-14th: Hooper UFO Watchtower Event
• August 20th: Meeting (1-4 PM)
• September 10th: Meeting in Grand Junction (1-4 PM)
• October 8th: Meeting (6:30 PM—9:30 PM)
• November 12th: Meeting (1-4 PM)
• December 10th: Holiday Party (1-4 PM)

Membership Information

Details are provided for becoming a member of Colorado MUFON and International MUFON. Colorado MUFON offers Regular ($20/year), Student ($15/year), and Family ($30/year) memberships, which include a bi-monthly newsletter and reduced admission to events. International MUFON membership is $45 per year and includes the MUFON UFO Journal and reduced prices on publications and events.

"Wanted: Colorado Field Investigators"

This section calls for individuals interested in becoming certified Field Investigators for MUFON. It mentions the availability of the MUFON Field Investigators Manual and ongoing investigator training classes.

"A New Stan Romanek Artist Rendering"

This feature presents an artist's rendering based on Stan Romanek's hypnotic regression experiences, depicting "possum people." The regression was performed by Deborah Lindemann, CHT. Information on purchasing video or audio of the speech is available via an order form on page 5.

MUFON 2004 International UFO Symposium Order Form

Page 5 contains an order form for audio, video, and DVD recordings from the MUFON 2004 International UFO Symposium held in Denver, Colorado, from July 16-18, 2004. It lists various speakers and their presentations, along with prices for different formats and shipping information.

Other Events in Colorado

Brief listings for other related events are included:

• Men in Black: A program available on channel 58 in Denver or online at www.dctv.org, airing live every third and fourth Thursday of the month.
• UFO MOVIE NIGHT: Held north of Denver on the first Thursday of each month.
• The Denver UFO Society: Meets the 4th Friday of the month at the Glendale Community Center.
• The Denver Spiritual Community: Information on local happenings available via their website.

Officers and Section Directors

The final pages list the officers and section directors for Colorado MUFON, along with contact information and a hotline for Colorado Sightings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, abduction phenomena, and the activities of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and its local Colorado chapter (COMUFON). The editorial stance appears to be one of active investigation, information sharing, and community building within the ufology field. There is a clear emphasis on providing members with speakers, educational materials, and opportunities for involvement, such as becoming a field investigator. The newsletter also aims to document historical and contemporary UFO cases, fostering a sense of ongoing inquiry into the UFO phenomenon and potential alien agendas.