NM MUFON News - no 15 - 1994 04

Magazine Overview

Title: NM MUFON NEWS
Issue: Number 15, 1st One-½-page Issue
Publication Date: April 18, 1994
Editor: Carolyn Duce-Ashe
Producer: Debby Stark
Price: $1

This issue of NM MUFON NEWS is a compilation of articles and updates related to UFO phenomena, with a particular focus on recent sightings and ongoing research. The magazine covers a range of topics from eyewitness accounts and video evidence to historical incidents and academic studies.

SAUCER SLIDE SHOW

The lead article, "Saucer Slide Show," details an event in Midway, New Mexico, where video producer Jose Escamilla captured a 17-minute tape of a shiny silver disk. The footage, analyzed frame by frame, shows objects described as blobs that resolve into a silver disc moving at high speed. Escamilla believes this footage provides evidence of unidentified flying objects, despite potential explanations like birds or planes. Max Littell, a founder of the International UFO Museum, and other observers express belief in the footage. The article notes that the tape has attracted attention from television producers and UFO enthusiasts, with copies sent to Fox Network's "Sightings" and MUFON for analysis. The airport manager in Roswell, Dennis Ybarra, reported no unusual air traffic during the time of the taping. Becky Escamilla, Jose's sister, also shares her long-standing experiences with UFO sightings.

NM MO'FUN News

This section includes various news items and updates:

• Calendar: Announcements for upcoming NM MUFON meetings, including speakers like Karl T. Plock on "Roswell In Perspective - Interim Report" and Richard Rowlette on "The UFO/Earth Change Connection." It also lists the Whole Life Expo in Albuquerque with numerous speakers.
• Announcements: A mention of "The View From Hermit's Peak," a new newsletter by Richard Rowlette and Carolyn Duce-Ashe. It also notes that Gail Stahlin, an NM MUFON member, had surgery.
• Peter Limone and Chris Board's Trip to Roswell: NM MUFON Chief Investigator Peter Limone and member Chris Board visited Roswell to attend talks by Donald Schmitt and Kevin Randle and met with Phil Klass.
• Hantavirus in New Mexico: An article notes two new cases of Hantavirus in New Mexico, with a physician warning of a potential epidemic.
• Taos "Hum Study": The University of New Mexico researchers have revived a study on the "Hum," surveying Taos residents to understand perceptions of mysterious sounds and how the ear processes low-frequency sounds. The study has received $37,000 in seed money and will use new equipment.

From Out of the Blue!

A letter from Hazel Stoner of Albuquerque expresses appreciation for the work of Carolyn Duce-Ashe and Debby Stark, while also wishing the meetings were held in a more accessible part of town.

Update: Bodies of Evidence?

This section references an article from "Air and Space" magazine about the General Accounting Office investigating a possible coverup of the 1947 crash near Roswell. The investigation was prompted by Representative Steven Schiff's complaint about the defense department's lack of cooperation.

Letters to the Editor

• Vince Cressman from Pasadena, California, notes an "Update" in "Air and Space" magazine regarding interest in the Clovis, New Mexico crash story.
• Bill Jones from Upper Arlington, Ohio, discusses the Hilliard, Ohio landing story of 1967, which he claims was a hoax, citing research done at the OSU library.
• A letter to Carolyn expresses pleasure at her and Jim's recovery and discusses the credibility of predictions made by "Ed" regarding public UFO events.
• A request to Debby Stark is made to forward issue number 12 of NM MUFON News for the Ohio State University Library.

UFOs A Grassroots Movement

This article features Beckie Minshall, a UFO researcher from Ohio who recently joined NM MUFON. Minshall recounts her first UFO sighting in 1966, which led her to research UFOs. She co-founded Mid Ohio Research Associates (MORA) with Bill Jones, focusing on research without explicitly using the term "UFO" to avoid bias. MORA has researched cases like the Coyne helicopter incident and the alleged Aztec, NM crash. Minshall emphasizes the importance of sharing information and cooperation among researchers. She also discusses conspiracy theories surrounding figures like Bill Cooper and Bill English, and her research into the Kennedy assassination, concluding that while a UFO connection wasn't proven, the mentality for a coverup exists. She also touches on the Hudson Valley sightings and the Gulf Breeze case, expressing skepticism about some aspects while acknowledging that "something is going on there."

Book Review: Ancient Identities

Reviewed by Carolyn Duce-Ashe, this section praises Richard L. Thompson's book "Ancient Identities: Ancient Insights Into Modern UFO Phenomena." The review highlights Part I, which offers a comprehensive overview of UFO phenomena, including science, government involvement, and abductions, incorporating new ideas and psychic events. Part II explores Vedic parallels to UFO phenomena, drawing connections between ancient Indian writings (like vimāna vehicles and humanoids) and modern UFO lore. The review notes Thompson's comparison of UFOs to Western fairy lore and his discussion of time dilation and parallel realms. It also links negative UFO elements like cattle mutilations to Vedic accounts and discusses concepts like OBEs, NDEs, and soul recycling. The book is described as a masterly work of 492 pages.

NM MO'FUN NEWS! (Page 7)

This page features a satirical cartoon and text about aliens planning an invasion of Earth. The aliens, disguised as cultural icons, emerge from a mock-up flying saucer in a rural area of the US. They offer food and ask a question that the invaders were not prepared to answer, implying a humorous or unexpected twist to the invasion plan.

Top Ten List

This section presents a humorous "Top Ten List" of reasons why aliens failed to make a big display in New Mexico by August 1993, as claimed by Ed Dames of Psi Tech. The reasons range from "The Skiing was better on Mars" to "Nobody goes to New Mexico in August!" A "BONUS!" list provides excuses for why UFOs might appear without photos or video evidence, such as rainstorms, expensive film, or Phil Klass swearing they were weather balloons.

Subscription Information

Details are provided for subscribing to the NM MUFON News newsletter, with options for 10 issues for $10 and a 12-issue subscription for $12.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the ongoing investigation and documentation of UFO phenomena, with a strong emphasis on local New Mexico sightings and research, particularly the Roswell Incident. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging the sharing of information and rigorous research, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for evidence. There's a clear interest in connecting contemporary UFO events with historical incidents and broader cultural beliefs, as seen in the book review and discussions of conspiracy theories. The publication aims to inform its readership about current events in ufology and foster a sense of community among researchers.