Colorado MUFON News

Magazine Overview

Title: Colorado MUFON News
Issue: Number 76
Date: May 2005
Publisher: Mutual UFO Network, Inc. (Colorado MUFON)

This issue of the Colorado MUFON News newsletter focuses on recent and historical UFO sightings and events in the Arvada, Colorado area, alongside updates on MUFON activities, upcoming meetings, and related topics like remote viewing.

Arvada 2005 Sighting: Preliminary Report

The lead article details a sighting that occurred on Tuesday, March 30, 2005, in Arvada, Colorado. Investigator Stace Tussel interviewed Erin Steckman, who was on her apartment patio overlooking a golf course in clear, cool, dry weather. She described the environment as "strangely quiet." While talking with her roommate, Steckman observed two identical, ovoid spheres moving rapidly across her field of view from left to right. She described them as "about four times larger than a full moon" and remaining about 10 degrees apart. The spheres were self-luminous, emitting a dull green-gray glow that was not directional. The witness estimated their real size to be about the size of a sport-utility vehicle. The sighting occurred at approximately 2 AM, and the spheres moved in an arc from the W/NW to the E/NE, slowing briefly before making a synchronized double-z pattern and departing rapidly "into space" in a northeasterly and upward direction. The entire sighting was silent and lasted about 2 to 2.5 seconds. The spheres were perceived to be over the golf course, potentially within a few hundred feet of the witness, moving at hundreds, if not thousands, of miles per hour. The roommate, facing the opposite direction, did not get a clear look but may have glimpsed something. No unusual physical effects or additional witnesses were reported. Erin Steckman submitted a verbal and written report to NUFORC the same day.

Arvada 1993 Video Case

This section, written by Alejandro T. Rojas, COMUFON Newsletter Editor, discusses a mysterious video footage taken nearly 12 years prior by a family from Arvada. The video came to light after the family contacted COMUFON following the Peter Jennings UFO Special. Ethan Rich, COMUFON Director of Investigations, interviewed the family and deemed the video significant enough to be duplicated and preserved digitally. The family remembers the video being taken in April or May of 1993, during the earlier afternoon. The footage begins with someone filming over a neighbor's house, showing rooflines. A bright pair of lights is seen hovering side by side above one roof. After a few seconds, the lights begin to move left. The woman videotaping noted they seemed to be the size of a car. She then moved the camera to reveal a second object further off, also hovering. The first object moved left until it went behind a tree. When the camera returned to the second object, it was also moving left, and a third object appeared from the right, moving very slowly. The first object then seemed to return, and the first and second objects moved toward each other, passing over each other. The second object stopped and hovered while the first flew off to the right, disappearing behind neighboring homes. The video concluded with the other two objects still hovering. The entire video lasted approximately 3 minutes. When projected, the lights appeared as constant bright white light, with no flashing. No noise was heard from the objects, though children playing in the background were audible. The case is still under investigation, led by Ethan Rich. The newsletter encourages anyone who has seen similar phenomena to contact COMUFON.

More Pictures from the 1993 Arvada Video

Page 4 includes additional visual information related to the 1993 Arvada video, showing a compilation of the skyline from the video and a comparison to the same view today, as well as an image depicting the first and second objects passing near each other.

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, including Stephen Bassett, John Greenewald, Budd Hopkins, David Sereda, Nick Redfern, and Dr. Bruce Maccabee, with prices for individual items and a full set. Shipping and handling costs for both U.S. and international orders are detailed, with free shipping offered for orders over $200. The form also includes contact information for the International UFO Congress in Westminster, Colorado.

In Case You Missed It...

Mike Van Atta, Chairman of the Remote Viewing Club of Denver: This section, written by Barry Roth, covers Mike Van Atta's presentation at a COMUFON general meeting on April 9th. Van Atta, a remote viewer since 1996 with approximately 2500 viewings, discussed techniques developed by the military for espionage. He believes modern remote viewing has evolved beyond assigning numbers or symbols, allowing for a more fluid approach. An example was given where audience members successfully remote viewed an image of Van Atta holding two dolphins. He also mentioned that seasoned remote viewers can view aliens, citing historical figures like Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce. Van Atta noted that 49 different dimensions can be accessed by altering vibrational speed, and that the Soviets have been involved in remote viewing experiments since the 1950s. The article suggests that formal contact with UFOs might occur between 2075-2078. Contact information for The Remote Viewing Club of Denver is provided.

Judy Messoline, Founder of the UFO Watchtower: Also by Barry Roth, this section features Judy Messoline, who spoke at the March 5th meeting. She and her husband established the UFO Watchtower in Hooper, Colorado. Messoline has witnessed 20 out of 31 documented anomalous sightings in the San Luis Valley, an area known for UFO sightings and cattle mutilations. The area is described as having strange lights and energy vortexes. An upcoming UFO Watchtower event, the UFO Olympics (San Luis Valley 2005 UFO Event), is announced for August 13th and 14th, featuring guest speakers and activities like dowsing and an Alien Hat Contest.

Other Events in Colorado

This section lists various upcoming events and organizations:

• Colorado Springs COMUFON Meetings: Held on the first Saturday of even-numbered months at the Gold Hill Police Station.
• Greeley COMUFON Meetings: Contact Clifford Clift for information.
• Western Slope-Delta/Montrose COMUFON Meetings: Contact Davina Ryszka.
• Colorado MUFON General Meeting: Held the second Saturday of every month at the Glendale Community Center in Denver. Includes Board Meetings and Investigator Training prior to the general meeting. The next meeting is May 14th in Pueblo.
• Bill Winkler Presentation: Scheduled for May 14th in Pueblo, Winkler will speak on "UFOlogy from Quantum Physics to Spirituality."
• Men in Black: Broadcasts on channel 58 in Denver and online at www.dctv.org.
• UFO MOVIE NIGHT: Held the first Thursday of each month in North Denver.
• The Denver UFO Society: Meets the 4th Friday of the month at the Glendale Community Center.
• The Denver Spiritual Community: Website provided for event listings.

Membership Information

Details are provided for becoming a member of Colorado MUFON and International MUFON. Benefits include a bi-monthly newsletter, reduced admission to events, and investigator training classes. Dues for International MUFON are $45 per year.

Wanted: Colorado Field Investigators

Information on becoming a certified Field Investigator is presented, including the requirement to pass an exam with a score of 80% or above. The exam is a take-home, open-book test. The MUFON Field Investigators Manual is available for purchase. COMUFON's investigator training classes are recommended for preparation.

The UFO Watchtower - UFOlympics (San Luis Valley 2005 UFO Event)

This event, hosted by The World Famous UFO Watchtower, is scheduled for August 13th and 14th in the San Luis Valley. It will feature various speakers, including Christopher O'Brien and Paola Harris. The cost is $20 per person, with camping available for $10 per night. Activities include an Alien Hat Contest and a Build a UFO Contest. Information is available on www.ufowatchtower.com or by contacting Judy Messoline.

"That Crazy Lady Down the Road" by Judy Messoline

Judy Messoline's book is advertised for sale. Copies can be purchased by sending $21.95 plus $3.85 for shipping and handling to UFO Watchtower, PO Box 522, Hooper, CO 81136, or via Paypal. Credit card orders can be placed by calling Judy Messoline. The book is described as an eye-opener with experiences from the UFO Watchtower and other places.

Officers and Section Directors

Page 8 lists the officers and section directors of Colorado MUFON, along with their contact information and the counties they cover. The Colorado Sightings HOTLINE is listed as 303-451-5992, and the website is www.COMUFON.org.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes MUFON's mission of investigating UFO phenomena, encouraging public participation through meetings, membership, and the recruitment of field investigators. There is a strong emphasis on local Colorado events and sightings, while also connecting to national and international MUFON activities. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, providing detailed reports on sightings and cases, and offering educational opportunities for members and the public. The inclusion of topics like remote viewing and the UFO Watchtower suggests a broad interest in related anomalous phenomena and alternative perspectives on reality.