NM MUFON News - no 05 - 1993 05

Magazine Overview

Title: NM MUFON NEWS
Issue: Fifth Issue!, Volume 1
Date: May, 1993
Price: $1
Cover Headline: TAOS HUM - NOT JUST IN TAOS?

This issue of the New Mexico MUFON News delves into several intriguing topics within the realm of UFOs and anomalous phenomena. The publication aims to keep its readers informed about ongoing investigations and research.

The Taos Hum - Not Just in Taos?

The lead article investigates the phenomenon known as the Taos Hum, reporting that a scientific team has been organized to study it. Joe Mullins, a member of this team and chairman of UNM's Mechanical Engineering Department, suggests that similar low-frequency hums have been heard in other areas, often near mountains. The article references 'Classified Communications' (C-Com), an independent UFO/Fortean newsletter, which reported 'hums' in places other than Taos. Examples include a hum heard in Hueytown, Alabama, in early 1992, which was low-pitched, steady, and emanated from surrounding hills, fading and returning every three days. This hum was possibly traced to a fan in an underground mine. Another similar hum, called 'the noise,' has been reported in New Zealand, with younger people hearing it less effectively. The noise seems amplified in some rural areas and is more intense inside cars with windows rolled up, appearing to come from all directions.

The article explores the concept of 'infrasonic sound,' which involves very low vibrations below the normal hearing range. It explains that at 7 Hertz (seven vibrations per second), the most dangerous length of wave, one might have a vague impression of sound and a feeling of general discomfort. At 3.5 Hertz, nothing is heard directly, but nearby sounds may appear to pulse or undulate rhythmically, and these vibrations can cause headaches and nausea. The article references Armand A. Laprade's work, 'Sound--A Deadly New Weapon?' in Delve, #7.

In the summer of 1992, a Denver acoustical engineer reportedly isolated a steady primary tone of 17 Hertz in Taos, with a rising harmonic reaching up to 70 Hertz, as reported by the Albuquerque Journal on July 5, 1992. Potential causes for such hums include large, underground ventilation fans or pumps on sewage treatment plants. However, the Taos Water Resources Director stated in July 1992 that no recent additions had been made to the Taos sewage treatment plant. The Taos hum is noted as being more than a curiosity because it is causing health problems for residents, and its cause is complex due to many variables.

The newsletter staff requests clippings and news from readers to stay informed.

Calendar

The calendar lists upcoming events:
1. June MUFON Meeting: Date and speaker not finalized. Call 897-2066 for information.
2. May 21-23, 1993: Whole Life Expo 1993 at the Sweeney Convention Center, Hilton Hotel, Santa Fe, NM.
3. May 15, 1993: Richmar Earthgate Group Workshop, "Earth Change Preparation," at the Mid-Town Holiday Inn from 9 am to 5 pm, costing $35.

Can Some UFOs Be Explained By Earthquake Lights?

This article by John S. Derr, Ph.D., explores the connection between earthquake lights (EQLs) and UFO sightings. The first recorded sighting of EQLs dates back to 373 BC in Greece. Derr suggests a connection between fluid pressure, earthquakes, and geophysical luminosities. Sightings in Denver and Rangely, Colorado, correlate with earthquakes and fluid injection for waste disposal or oil recovery. In the New Madrid, Missouri area, luminosities correlate with flooding on the Mississippi River, occurring about 3 months after high water, while earthquakes tend to occur 9 months after high water.

Many reported EQLs resemble ball lightning and are likely electrical in nature. Low-frequency radio emissions, particularly in the ULF band, have been shown to precede moderate-to-large earthquakes in California and accompany the Marfa, Texas mystery lights. Derr suggests a connection between fluid pressure, geophysical luminosities, electromagnetic emissions, and earthquakes. The occurrence patterns of EQLs and radio emissions might indicate the progress of tectonic strain.

For UFO researchers, EQLs are of interest. For example, UFO sightings on the Nullarbor Plain, southern Australia, occurred days before a major earthquake series in the great artesian basin. An egg cup-shaped object was reported to pursue a car, and later, tuna boat crewmen reported being buzzed by a UFO. Two days later, major earthquakes struck the Northern Territory of Australia, 1400 km north of the sightings. The article notes that intraplate earthquakes of this magnitude are rare, making the correlation unlikely to be by chance.

Derr and his colleagues hypothesize that the central body of UFO reports appears to be geophysical luminosities that are earthquake precursors. Dr. Derr presented charts showing UFO sightings grouped by J. Allen Hynek's strangeness scale and compared them to earthquake sequences in the Central US region, finding highly significant correlations. Control data sets showed no significance.

Dr. Derr stated, "we are compelled to accept the hypothesis that [these kind of luminosities, the ball lighting types] and earthquakes are correlated in this region in this time period." He further noted that these luminous phenomena tend to precede earthquakes by a few days to a few months and often occur during record flooding of the Mississippi River.

While the exact mechanisms of how electrical energy is generated by stress, transmitted to the surface, and projected into the air as visible plasma are not fully understood, Derr believes that "most" UFOs resembling ball lightning "appear to be related to the injection of fluid, the accumulation of stress, and the release of seismic energy." He acknowledges that some UFO phenomena might be conventional (stars, planets, satellites), while others remain unexplained.

Dr. Derr completed his Ph.D. in Geophysics at UC Berkeley and joined the USGS in 1974, working in seismology. His research includes geophysical luminosities as earthquake precursors.

Isabelle Kingston on Crop Circles

This section details a lecture by British psychic and crop circle researcher Isabelle Kingston at the Sandia Church of Religious Science in Albuquerque. Kingston, a clairvoyant and clairaudient, became involved with crop circles in early 1980, feeling compelled to move to Wiltshire, UK, to be part of "something really special" and to "link that consciousness with the world."

She began receiving information about Silbury Hill and the areas where crop circles were appearing. In 1987, she experienced a sign: a huge orange ball, identifying itself as "the Watchers," accompanied her car, causing it to vibrate and its dials to go crazy. The light stopped over Silbury Hill and disappeared. The next morning, a formation appeared in a nearby field. Since then, she has worked with major crop circle researchers like Colin Andrews, channeling information and investigating circles.

Kingston presented slides of crop circles, describing the phenomenon as a positive interaction involving cooperation, camaraderie, and transformation between various forces, including plant devas. She believes scientists are changing and that scientists and psychics must reunite, as they were one in ancient times. Crop circles, she stated, are doorways to other dimensions.

She also believes dolphins can sense other dimensions and may communicate with "the Watchers." The crops harvested from circles enter the food chain, and Kingston feels this creates a homeopathic remedy. She humorously suggested that affected wheat might end up in lager, having a calming effect.

Regarding the energy of crop circles, she described it as coming sometimes from above and sometimes from below. She emphasized the importance of the images produced, stating they are seen, go into our subconscious, and cause change. She questioned if "something is being awakened by these symbols and signs," suggesting that our ancestors' messages are in our genes and are creating a change in us, opening psychic abilities and allowing a link with the "Sky Father and Mother Earth."

Kingston also hosted a workshop, "Are Crop Circles Speaking to You?" where participants looked at slides of crop circles, discussed their impressions, and learned about dousing auras. She spoke about how formations represent a convergence of science and psychic levels, and how their visual element is important, creating changes in people without their awareness, even enlightening scientists.

(Note: Isabelle Kingston is a contributor to "Crop Circles, Harbingers of World Change," edited by Alick Bartholomew.)

Astro Bio

This section advertises Astrology Personal Aspect Maps, Programmed Reports, and Bio Charts offered by Norman A. Foster of AstroBio in Albuquerque, NM.

A New Paradigm for the Twenty-First Century Astrology - Part I

This article by Norman A. Foster introduces a new astrological paradigm. He quotes Victor Hugo, "There is no power so strong as that of an idea who's time has come." Foster expresses gratitude to "God, the supreme being, and to my Gang of unseen Friends" and his "Wonder of my Swinging Stone."

His hypothesis is that at the time of birth, a unique set of energies are cast over the planet earth for that individual, represented as harmonic lines that can be located geographically and are available for the person's lifetime. These harmonics relate to earth energy grids, allowing connections with the planet. Foster believes that planetary alignments at birth influence future actions and, when plotted cartographically, can identify significant geographic locations for each person.

He suggests that a new 21st-century astrological paradigm will include identifying one's potential for experiencing an extraterrestrial encounter, with signatures similar to those of near-death experiencers. He notes a recurrence of these experiences in cycles throughout life and observes that people who have had encounters tend to mate with persons from the Sun's harmonic, with Venus or Mars harmonics nearby.

Foster is encouraged by Kenneth Ring's research on Near-Death Experiences, UFO Encounters, and Mind at Large, which shows commonalities such as life changes, increased sensitivity, and a desire to help the world community. This article is based on a proposed book, "A New Paradigm for the Twenty First Century Astrology," coauthored by Norm Foster.

Announcements

1. NM MUFON NEWS Publication Deadline: The 10th of the month for ads, articles, clippings, etc. Special arrangements can be discussed with the editor.
2. Advertising: Business card size (3.5"x2") is $5/month; Quarter page: $10; Half page: $20; Full page: $40. Contact Carolyn at 897-7075.
3. Congratulations: Maria Rowlette has been named Co-State Director for NM MUFON.
4. Best Wishes: To Jan Wilson on a long-awaited graduation.
5. Rosemary Ellen Guiley: Director of the Center for North American Crop Circle Studies, plans to visit New Mexico the week of September 19. Arrangements are being made for her to speak.
6. Stanton Friedman: His article will continue in the next issue.

Remote Viewing and Psi Tech, Inc.

This section explains remote viewing (RV), described as a psychic process similar to clairvoyance but requiring training. It mentions intensive studies by the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) in the 1980s and parallel experiments in the USSR. The article notes that SRI experiments used two people: one sender and one receiver. Ingo Swann developed an advanced method of RV using only one viewer, which is copyrighted and used by Ed Dames and Psi Tech, Inc.

Psi Tech assigns contracts a number, and six viewers work on it. Viewers sit alone, make notes, and draw what they see. Professional analysts interpret the data. According to Ed Dames, RV can be learned by almost anyone, with meditation or mental discipline helping. It is described as a form of heightened concentration and readiness, requiring emotional detachment and suppression of imagination to gather pure data.

Dates and numbers are reported to be inexact in RV, possibly due to the nature of time and free will. Remote viewers can access locations anywhere in time or space in minute detail but may not be able to pinpoint the exact location. Psi Tech offers a 100-percent money-back guarantee on information reported as exact, based on data seen by most or all viewers. Viewers are fired if they are not consistently accurate.

The article suggests reading Ingo Swann's "Natural ESP" to learn RV and mentions a potential RV school in Albuquerque in 1995, possibly run by Ed Dames. Dames reportedly teaches children now, as they learn faster and better. He also notes that each generation of remote viewers is better than its predecessors, suggesting RV might be part of the future.

Video/Audio Tapes

An advertisement for "The Eclectic Viewpoint" offers tapes on UFOs, crop circles, "Face on Mars," near-death experiences, aviation mysteries, and other topics. A free list and sample newsletter can be obtained by writing to Box 802735-NM, Dallas, TX 75380. A hotline number is provided for lecture information.

From Out of the Blue!

• This section contains correspondence from readers:
• Dr. Jacques Vallee thanks Carolyn for her communication and the issue of NM MUFON News.
• E. T. (Ed) Tyson from Alamagordo, NM, requests to start a subscription with Issue #4 and mentions an article on lightning from Discover magazine, recalling a cosmic ray trigger for lightning from years ago.
• Tom Adams from Paris, Texas, thanks Carolyn for her reply and encloses $12 for a subscription. He expresses interest in whether "anything" occurs between Santa Fe and Taos in the coming weeks.

Update: Mutilations in Alabama

This report details numerous mysterious cattle mutilations on Sand Mountain, Alabama, since October 1992, with about 30 carcasses found by April 6, 1993. Alabama police officer Ted Oliphant stated that investigations ruled out predator attacks, satanists, or covert tests by official agencies. The mutilations exhibit classical attributes: neat surgical cuts, removal of body parts (tongues, teeth, eyes, anus, genitalia), no blood, and no tracks or signs of struggle. A strange powder found on one cow was analyzed and contained titanium, silicon, aluminum, and oxygen. The mystery also involves black, unmarked helicopters and UFOs, with 95% of cases involving reports of helicopters with red, green, white, or blue lights. The town of Fyffe was proclaimed the "UFO Capital of Alabama." Linda Moulton Howe has been investigating the mutilations and collecting samples for an upcoming documentary. The FAA is involved due to the unexplained presence of low-flying unmarked helicopters.

Colorado Mutilations Resume, Bright Lights Seen

According to the Albuquerque Tribune, mysterious cattle mutilations, which began in the late 1960s and ceased in the 1980s, have resumed in the San Luis Valley and a neighboring valley west of Trinidad, Colorado. These mutilations share characteristics with classic cases: lack of footprints, vehicle tracks, signs of struggle, and selective removal of body parts. Costilla County sheriff Billy Maestas stated there were "no tracks, no footprints, no signs of anything that could have killed them." Numerous reports of bright lights have also been seen in the same area. In November 1992, an observer saw 15-16 lights in a semicircle with four lights moving in the center. In early December 1992, others reported a bright yellow-orange light shining through their bedroom windows. It is unclear if helicopters have been seen in connection with these events. Residents in Chama, New Mexico, have been alerted by Colorado officials.

Sticky Business - A Mutilated Porcupine

The Rio Rancho Observer reported on April 21, 1993, that a porcupine was found dead and skinned of its pelt in a portable toilet on a construction site. Animal Control officer Kenny Maher found the animal's skin and legs removed, and its paws were also missing. The body was in chemically treated toilet water for at least 24 hours, preventing further analysis. It was concluded that the animal was likely trapped and skinned for its pelt, with the carcass dumped, as porcupines are not typically associated with occult practices.

The View From Here: An On-going Column by NM MUFON Members - Part II

David A. Crossley addresses the question of whether UFO abduction scenarios could be the result of government mind-control experiments or fabricated illusions. He notes that the abduction literature is heavily contaminated with fraud (e.g., the Travis Walton case), unreliable witnesses, and unsubstantiated claims (e.g., Hopkins' claim of 10 million abductees). Crossley points out that "missing fetus" cases have consistently been questioned, lacking convincing evidence of pregnancy, abduction, and non-pregnancy. He criticizes claims by authors like Hopkins and Strieber that have been accepted into UFO lore without scrutiny.

Crossley argues that before ufologists spend time on abduction explanations, at least one "rock-solid case" is needed. He believes that "side issues" impede serious investigation and that tabloid rewards for abduction cases attract frauds. He also states that hypnotic regression has been discredited, especially when used as the sole source of information. While acknowledging that many sincere individuals assert abduction experiences without hypnosis, he suggests examining these less spectacular cases over those that make better press but weaker science.

The Varieties of Debunkeritis: A Partial List

• Compiled by Jerome Clark from MUFON bulletin board and ParaNet Information Services, this list identifies types of "debunkers" and their characteristics:
• Debunkeritis: Inability of skeptics to engage in rational discourse.
• McCarthy's disease: Compulsion to intimate that ufologists harm America, claiming "our government cannot be trusted," and drawing parallels to Nazi Party meetings.
• Snooper's disease: Inability to resist investigating the personal lives of those with whom one disagrees, or encouraging others to do so.
• Apocalyptist's disease: Belief that popular interest in anomalies threatens science, civilization, and democracy, requiring massive fundraising to counter.
• Party-Line disease: Failure to understand that "scientific investigation" requires internal debate and criticism, not just attacking opponents. Sufferers compete for absolute agreement with the subcult leader.
• Crackpot's disease: Inability to write without excessive use of bold type, italics, and capitalization.
• Bully's disease: Tendency to threaten legal action when disagreements arise.
• Demonologist's disease: Conviction that critics of an organization are "evil."
• Stroker's disease: Need to belong to an organization that assures members of their rationality.

Subscription Information

An advertisement encourages readers to subscribe to the newsletter, offering 12 issues for $12 (including postage). Gift subscriptions are also available. Payment by check is directed to NM MUFON NEWS, PO Box 2786, Corrales, NM 87048.

Important Phone Numbers

• NM MUFON information on meetings and speakers: Call Gail Staehlin at 897-2066.
• For reporting UFO sightings and animal mutilations: Peter Limone at 884-2199.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of unexplained phenomena such as the Taos Hum and UFO sightings, the exploration of potential scientific explanations (infrasonic sound, earthquake lights), and the documentation of anomalous events like crop circles and animal mutilations. The publication also addresses the dynamics within the UFO community, particularly the role of skeptics and debunkers. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging reader participation and providing a platform for reporting and discussing a wide range of anomalous phenomena, while also maintaining a critical perspective on the quality of evidence and the methodologies used in investigations.