NM MUFON News - no 19 - 1994 09

Magazine Overview

Title: NM MUFON NEWS
Issue: Number 19, 19th BIG Issue!
Date: Compiled September 18, 1994
Publisher: NM MUFON NEWS
Country: USA
Language: English
Price: $1

This issue of the NM MUFON NEWS delves into several key topics within the UFO and unexplained phenomena community, with a strong focus on cattle mutilations in New Mexico and the ongoing discussion surrounding the Roswell Incident. It features investigative reports, personal accounts, and commentary from prominent figures in the field.

Mute Update! Linda Moulton Howe in NM-Gail Staehlin Says, "Cover and Call!"

This section details the ongoing investigation into a wave of cattle mutilations occurring in northern New Mexico. Investigator Gail Staehlin, along with author and researcher Linda Moulton Howe, met with ranchers and cattle inspectors in Taos, New Mexico, on September 10, 1994. They discussed various hypotheses for the mutilations and encouraged ranchers to contact their representatives for assistance. Linda Moulton Howe also interviewed Frank Joyce about his recollections of the Roswell incident, with a portion of the interview aired on Art Bell's "Dreamland." Staehlin has been working closely with pathologist/hematologist Robert Altshuler and has developed relationships with ranchers, cattle inspectors, and law enforcement in northern New Mexico. Over the past 18 months, Staehlin and her colleague Gene Nieri have investigated 46 mutilations, emphasizing the need for quick sample collection due to the rapid decomposition of carcasses. They have developed specific methods for documentation, tissue sampling, and sample preservation using formalin.

The article highlights the dedication of Staehlin, who states that she will continue investigating mutilations even if it takes the rest of her life. It also mentions Eli Hronich, a rancher near Eagle Nest Lake, who has experienced 15 mutilations on his land. Dr. Altshuler has found "cooked hemoglobin" in several cases, suggesting the use of a high-heat cutting instrument. Classic mutilation signs, such as the removal of eyes, tongue, anus, and internal organs, along with an absence of blood and footprints, have been noted. Dark helicopters have also been reported by ranchers. Other troubling aspects include a mysterious powder found on hides and a blue-green jelly in the mouth of one cow, both under analysis. Lethal levels of potassium have been found in some internal organs, though this may be a natural phenomenon related to death. Several mutilated cows were found to have pneumonia, suggesting they were already ill. A recent observation is the tendency for carcasses to decompose within 24 hours.

The article also addresses the potential danger to ranchers and investigators, citing an incident where a rancher's hand was burned after touching a carcass and flu-like symptoms experienced by another rancher's family. Staehlin advises not to touch carcasses and to call for assistance immediately. She also discusses the possibility of Satanic cults, aliens, or government involvement, stating that while cult activity is unlikely due to the lack of blood, the implications of alien involvement would "change everything we know." She expressed a desire to catch any government group involved, comparing it to rustling, which is a felony. Staehlin is working to unite ranchers and alleviate their fear.

The Midway Sightings-A Personal Look

This section, written by Carolyn Duce-Ashe, details her experience attending a press conference on September 15, 1994, at José Escamilla's Ultimate Dinosaur Productions, Inc. in Roswell. Escamilla, a video editor, and his family have accumulated over 700 hours of daylight UFO footage showing more than 1,000 objects. Some of this footage has been featured on programs like "Hard Copy" and "Sightings." Escamilla and his family have personally witnessed and videotaped numerous objects.

The Midway sightings began with an incident on March 5. Escamilla's footage includes various object types, such as "rods" (long, light or dark, cigar-shaped objects), "domes" (disc shapes with a dome on top), and "Klingon ships" (large, translucent, three-tiered objects). Other sequences show "Myriad of lights." Escamilla also presented footage of objects behaving in abstract patterns, including a "centipede" and a "spin top." He showed footage of a jet interacting with a white ball, which approached, touched, and then sped away from the plane. Other videos depicted small white balls interacting with human aircraft and resembling objects seen in the Discovery flight STS-48 tape and crop circles. These objects hovered, moved erratically, and changed direction or faded in and out, with some moving too fast for the camera to capture.

The audience reacted with interest, with some sharing personal sightings. Two young women from Roswell recounted seeing a large, round, luminous object that the Escamilla family had also videotaped. A reporter questioned if the activity could be Air Force top-secret activity, to which Escamilla responded that he had no idea but that the Air Force had not requested to see the footage. He reasoned that if it were top secret, they shouldn't be able to film it so much, eliciting laughter. The question of whether these sightings were proof of the 1947 Roswell Incident was raised, and Escamilla suggested that there might be proof of "Roswell" out there, and that the Escamillas' efforts might pave the way for other disclosures.

Escamilla plans to make the Midway sighting tapes available to researchers and hopes to release a video for commercial sale. He and his wife Karen expressed a desire to get the footage out and find answers, as it has consumed their lives.

Following the press conference, the author, Dan DeMar, and Doug Molund visited the Escamilla family farm in Midway. They observed the humble adobe buildings and mobile homes. While there, they witnessed a white object in the sky, which Manuel taped. The object appeared white and blurry, and it resembled other footage from the Escamillas. The author noted that video cameras can sometimes enhance reflections, making it difficult to definitively identify objects.

Karl Pflock: "The Air Force Lied"

This section features an interview with Karl Pflock regarding the Air Force's announcement about the Roswell Incident. Pflock stated that the Air Force was tasked by the GAO to conduct research in response to an audit. He explained that the GAO would receive raw material from various agencies, including the Air Force, Army, and Navy, and conduct its own investigations. The final report is expected to be at least a year away.

Pflock accused the Air Force of attempting a "pre-emptive strike" by announcing their findings before the GAO review, hoping to make their announcement the perceived final answer. He asserted that "No one is taking the Air Force at it's word. The GAO will check out all the facts." He described the Air Force search as a "pilot study" and "only the beginning."

In a continuation of this section, Pflock stated that the Air Force's plan backfired, and the "real gist of the announcement is that the Air Force lied." He explained that Project Mogul was a top-secret project in 1947, and while the government lied about it at the time to protect Mogul, they were later too lazy to search for the truth when the Roswell question arose, fueling speculation by saying "we don't know anything."
Pflock announced he would discuss the GAO investigation and his monograph at the NM MUFON meeting on September 22.

Schiff Responds to Air Force Report on Roswell '47 Events

This is a press release from Congressman Schiff's Albuquerque Office dated September 8, 1994. U.S. Rep. Steve Schiff commended the Secretary of the Air Force for supporting the GAO's audit of the 1947 Roswell Incident by conducting a search of their own records. However, Schiff expressed concern that the Air Force seemed to focus on UFOs and extraterrestrial beings rather than the broader request from the GAO. Schiff clarified that his question to the Air Force report was whether it provided a complete accounting of all records dealing with the Roswell incident, regardless of content, and that his intent was not to search for UFOs. He stated that the GAO's audit, titled "Records Management Procedures Dealing With Weather Balloon, Unknown Aircraft, and Similar Crash Incidents," was not yet complete. Schiff expressed hope that the Air Force's report would assist the GAO in its comprehensive audit.

Calendar and Announcements

The calendar section lists upcoming NM MUFON meetings, including a September 22 meeting in Albuquerque where Karl T. Pflock will speak about Roswell. It also mentions a "Sightings" Fox segment on New Mexico mutilations, a New Age conference in Phoenix/Mesa featuring José Escamilla's UFO photos, and a Larry King TNT Special on "The UFO Coverup." Other listed events include UFO Experience Conferences and a Question of Extraterrestrial Contact conference.

Announcements include new NM MUFON meeting dates (4th Thursday of every month) and information on "The View From Hermit's Peak" newsletter. Victoria Alexander's UFO Religious Crisis Survey is also mentioned.

News from Here, There and Way Out There!

This section provides various news items. It mentions a rumor that Jones Intercable might carry The Science Fiction Channel if they receive 2,000 letters. Wired magazine featured articles on the moon landing conspiracy theory and The X-Files. Gail Staehlin was interviewed by Linda Howe on "Dreamland." A Waurika, Oklahoma rancher reported 850 cows and 850 calves missing. John Lear cited Jimmy Doolittle as his source for MJ-12 material. Bob Oechsler, a UFO investigator, has "retired from UFO research."

Other Articles

"Three Mutilated Cows Found Near Truchas" (Rio Grande, Sun. 25 Aug. '94): Reports on three mutilated cows found near Truchas, owned by Max Cordova. The genital organs, udders, and tongues were removed. The cutting was described as surgical, with no evidence of predators. This incident is compared to approximately 30 other mutilations in Northern New Mexico in the past 16 months. Increased late-night traffic was reported along Llano de Abeyta Road.

"Search continues for 1,700 cattle" (Dallas Morning News, Wed 8-10-44): Reports on the search for 1,700 missing cattle from a ranch west of Waurika, Oklahoma. The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is investigating.

"More Cattle Mutilations Spur Meeting" (Albuquerque Journal, Sept 7, 1994): Andrew Stiny reports that Gail Staehlin is convinced that recent mutilations are not the work of cults or predators and that more unreported mutilations have occurred. She refers to the Truchas incident and mentions high levels of potassium found in the cows. Six tissue samples are being examined. Over 30 cattle mutilations have been reported in northern New Mexico. A private meeting with ranchers, veterinarians, and the livestock board is planned. Staehlin also notes that carcasses are decomposing rapidly and advises caution when handling them due to possible burns.

"Man has film of UFOs" (Abq Tribune, Sept 17, 1994): This article reiterates the story of Jose Escamilla and his family filming unidentified flying objects near Roswell since March 12, 1994. They have compiled over 700 hours of footage showing objects shaped like domes, cigars, rods, centipedes, and dots. The footage has been sold to UFO Central Home Video and shown on television programs.

"Ulysses spacecraft Fast solar blobs found" (Abq Trib. 9/17/94): This article, unrelated to UFOs, reports on discoveries made by the Ulysses spacecraft, including huge blobs of gas expelled from the sun at nearly 2 million miles per hour. These coronal mass ejections are identified as the main culprits for causing significant magnetic storms on Earth.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are cattle mutilations, UFO sightings, and the ongoing investigation and public discourse surrounding the Roswell Incident. The editorial stance, as reflected in the articles and commentary, is one of active investigation, skepticism towards official explanations, and a push for transparency and disclosure. There is a clear emphasis on presenting evidence, personal testimonies, and expert analysis, while also acknowledging the complexities and unanswered questions within these phenomena. The magazine serves as a platform for MUFON's activities and promotes engagement with its readership through meetings and subscriptions.