NM MUFON News - no 31 - 1996 02

Magazine Overview

Title: NM MUFON NEWS
Issue: Number 31
Date: Compiled: February 4, 1996
Publisher: New Mexico MUFON
Editor: Carolyn Duce-Ashe
Price: $1.50

This issue of the NM MUFON NEWS, dated February 4, 1996, focuses on a controversial book signing event, a local UFO convention, and various articles exploring paranormal phenomena, consciousness, and the nature of reality.

Courtney Brown Gets Flustered At Albuquerque Book Signing

The lead article details a book signing event on January 24, 1996, in Albuquerque for Courtney Brown, Ph.D., author of "Cosmic Voyage--A Scientific Discovery of Extraterrestrials Visiting Earth." The event, held at Page One, drew an audience of about sixty people. The author's presentation on remote viewing was described as smooth and informative, but it took a contentious turn when audience members, including researcher Rebecca Minshall and journalist Anthony DellaFlora, attempted to question Brown about the accuracy and replicability of his remote viewing results. Specifically, they inquired about discrepancies between his claims and those of Ed Dames of Psi Tech, who had trained Brown.

Brown became visibly upset, reportedly turning red in the face and acting rudely. He refused to mention Ed Dames' name, citing fear for Dames' life. When Dames' name was mentioned by another audience member, Brown abruptly ended the discussion, allegedly avoiding a potential confrontation. Brown's interaction with two women, Beckie and the author, was particularly harsh, as he told them to "shut up!" even though others were also asking questions. The article questions why Brown chose Albuquerque so early in his tour and speculates on his paranoia regarding Dames, suggesting a possible falling out between them. The author, Carolyn Duce-Ashe, concludes by stating that there is no reason for Brown's rudeness.

UFO Convention Week In Alcalde, NM Starts 1996 Out Right

This section, written by Carolyn Duce-Ashe, reports on a week-long UFO conference held from January 5-12, 1996, in Alcalde, New Mexico, hosted by Glenn Parry at the La Mariposa Gallery Cafe. The event featured various authors and speakers.

• Friday, January 5: Richard Morrow presented "We Have Met the Aliens and They Are Us."
• Saturday: Linda Kerth spoke on "UFOs and Pictorial Memory." Christopher O'Brien discussed "The Mysterious Valley: Unusual Happenings in the San Luis Valley of Colorado and New Mexico." Gabe Valdez presented on "Cattle Mutilations: 1970s-1990s."
• Sunday: Dean Balsamo spoke on "Abductee Encounters and Religious Traditions." David Crossley, an aerospace engineer, discussed "UFOs and Electronic Surveillance." Richard Morrow returned to speak on "Sensual Fusion."
• Monday: David Perkins presented on "Paranormal Phenomena and the Evolutionary Imperative: The Big Picture."
• Tuesday: Richard Rowlette spoke on "UFOs: Alternative Hypothesis." Gene Nieri presented on "Cattle Mutilation Investigations in NM, 1994-1995," showing video evidence. A video of Karl Pflock's talk was shown, followed by a panel discussion with Dan DeMar and Bob Turner.
• Friday, January 12: The convention concluded with an art show and party, featuring Diane Patracuolo's silk screen monotypes. The author, Carolyn Duce-Ashe, spoke on "Creativity in Abductees" and discussed ongoing scientific research on the human temporal lobe and its relation to creativity and abduction experiences.

Glenn Parry deemed the convention a success and plans to host another in the summer.

Calendar

This section lists upcoming events and meetings:

• No NM MUFON Meeting in February: A March meeting is tentative. A new State Director is being assigned, and a new meeting place is needed as the Sandia Center is no longer available. Contact Debby Stark for information.
• February 10-17: "Beyond Boundaries" is sponsoring a trip to Puerto Rico to investigate UFOs and the "goatsucker."
• March 7-10: IANS Symposium on Natural Healing in Denver, CO.
• March 15-17: Gulf Breeze UFO Conference in Pensacola Beach, FL, featuring Stanton Friedman, Whitley Strieber, John Mack, Michael Grosso, and Michael Lindemann.
• March 19-23: Remembrance of the Solar Heart Conference in San Diego, CA, featuring Gregg Braden.
• April 12-14: Ozark UFO Conference in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, with speakers including Linda Moulton Howe and Antonio Huneeus.

Announcements

This section provides information on various publications and organizations:

• Forbidden Sciences Magazine: A bi-monthly publication on ufology, psychotronics, etc.
• Heartland UFO Journal: Available for $18/year.
• The Factory: Offers UFO and Alien T-shirts.
• Association for Research and Enlightenment: Offers local "Search For God" study groups.
• International Association for New Science: Promotes research in unexplained phenomena.
• Institute of Noetic Sciences: Publishes a quarterly journal and offers conferences.
• Lightworks: Offers a catalog of audio and video on consciousness expansion topics, including UFOs.

Out of the Blue!

This section contains correspondence:

• Letter from Marc Davenport: Thanks the newsletter for its support of the Karla Turner Fund and announces Greenleaf Publications now has a toll-free number (1-800-905-UFOS) for ordering books and tapes. He also invites readers to visit their website. Davenport recommends Courtney Brown's book "Cosmic Voyage," noting Brown was trained by the U.S. military in remote viewing and that the book's imminent publication may coincide with the CIA's recent admission of using remote viewers.
• Letter from Leah Haley: Subject: Re: Dr. Karla Turner has left us. This is a brief note confirming the passing of Dr. Karla Turner.
• Letter from Jim DeKorne: Planning a trip to Australia in March to research a UFO incident in the Bass Straits in 1978, where a light plane disappeared while describing a huge object. DeKorne hopes to interview local UFO researchers and looks into MUFON chapters. He asks for any Australian contacts.
• Carolyn Duce-Ashe's response to Jim DeKorne: Mentions the Bass Straits case involved pilot Valentich and offers to send information on MUFON and Australian researchers. She also mentions her own upcoming trip to Ireland.
• Obituary for Dr. Karla (Kandy) Turner: Author of several books on abductions, she passed away recently. The newsletter expresses condolences and thanks contributors to the Karla Turner Fund.
• Letter from Daryl Nunn (via Internet): Responds to Carolyn Duce-Ashe's survey on creativity and abductions. Nunn, who excels in physics, chemistry, and math, has had an E.T. abduction and believes his abilities are linked to childhood abductions. He notes his high marks are uncharacteristic for the work he puts in and that he tops his class without studying. Nunn offers to participate in the research.
• Letter from Richard Frager (via Internet): Forwarding a response to Carolyn's survey. The sender found a potential source of survey participants through the "Church of Divine Man" and its "CDM Psychic Institute," which actively promotes paranormal powers and offers classes.
• Letter from SOSFULLUSER (via Internet): Responds to the "Creativity in Abductees/Important On-Going Survey." The sender found a potential source of survey participants through the "Church of Divine Man" and its "CDM Psychic Institute." This church actively promotes paranormal powers and has several classes. The sender believes members might have had abductee experiences and notes their own family's history of paranormal ability.

Building in the Void

This reprinted article by Richard Rowlette explores the concept of solving problems by stepping into the "void" to build a "New Reality." The author posits that the void, understood through quantum mechanics as the "implicate order," is not empty but filled with energy and possibilities, providing the building blocks for matter. Consciousness is presented as the connection to this world. Rowlette argues that humanity has a responsibility for creating and maintaining reality and that by shifting our perspective, we can find solutions to current problems. He suggests that phenomena like ESP, UFOs, and miraculous healings point to our ability to create reality. The article concludes by stating that this new knowledge is being fought by entrenched establishments and religious groups but that the time is ripe for a revolution based on accessible knowledge and a recognition of our true potential.

Desert Doings

This section reports information from the Internet, posted by Richard Boylan:

A Washington informant reports that Bob Bigelow, a casino owner funding UFO inquiries, has established an "Institute" in Las Vegas. This "Institute" is allegedly a front for efforts to make contact with extraterrestrials and includes individuals like Colonel John ("Non-Lethal") Alexander and members of the Aviary crowd, PSI-Tech, and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Their motive is to gain power and influence by being the first to have official preplanned contact with ETs. They plan to intercept an ET landing in 1997, building on information from a previous ET landing event at Holloman Air Force Base in 1964. The report includes an advisory that this group is armed and dangerous.

Your Tax Dollars at Work

This short item features a humorous note seen on a wall at NASA's Jet Propulsion Labs, offering to return a satellite for "20 billion in martian money."

Nation: Genetic Engineering Experiment Goes Awry

This article, datelined LOS ALAMOS, NM, reports on a "Gargantuan Bovine Beast" escaping from a secret underground laboratory, leading to the trampling of an alien ship and its crew. The incident is presented as shedding light on the cattle mutilation scenario. It mentions that debunker Philip Klass attributes such mutilations to predators. The article includes a photo credited to freelance photographer Macstra Akjac, allegedly taken during an aerial survey of the Dulce area. The photo is described as capturing an event milliseconds prior to the destruction of a 30-foot diameter alien craft. The article speculates that Los Alamos scientists were working with aliens to create protein supplies for a distant galaxy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include remote viewing, UFO sightings and conventions, alien contact, abductions, and the nature of consciousness and reality. The editorial stance, as expressed by Carolyn Duce-Ashe, is one of critical inquiry, particularly regarding claims made by figures like Courtney Brown, while also being open to reporting on a wide range of paranormal phenomena and research. There is a clear emphasis on the importance of scientific investigation and the exploration of consciousness as a fundamental aspect of reality. The publication also serves as a community bulletin board for events and related publications within the UFO and paranormal research community.