This New Mexico Shorty Mystery story is the first volume in a short story series titled Cinnamon/Burro Top Mystery. Taos Hum: A small number of Taos residents claim to be plagued by a weird phenomenon—a relentless humming noise that has been compared to a “diesel engine idling in the distance.” Known as the Taos Hum, the unusual sound has foiled investigators from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Phillips Laboratory at Albuquerque’s Kirtland Air Force Base who have been unable to identify its cause even today. 8. The site of a violent riot in 1980, many people believe that this is the most haunted site in New Mexico. Witnesses reported finding a large, superbly crafted disc, and discovering 14 to 16 (depending on whom you ask) charred, small humanoid corpses from the wreckage. 4. A speedy, winged creature was also spotted near Alamogordo. "[25], A reviewer for the Cibola Beacon was impressed with the author's scholarly research, citing the "17 references in the 21 pages devoted to the worldwide phenomenon known as 'La Llorona,'" a "five-page index," and, "copious references at the end of each chapter. require(["jquery", "domReady! Assumption follows a long tradition of mysteries and police procedurals set in New Mexico’s small towns or villages. Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment is a 2014 collection of thirteen investigations conducted by author Ben Radford into cases involving claims of the paranormal occurring in or with significant connections to New Mexico. "[23], Two of the investigations recounted in this book received press coverage before its publication. But no matter what you call the beast, some Jemez Springs residents gossip about seeing the animal around the Valles Caldera National Preserve. New Mexico author Tower Lowe (aka Donna Tower Pecherer) is published in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine and is the author of mystery novellas and 6 full-length novels featuring Cinnamon and Burro – each novel named for a different city in New Mexico where Tower finds mysteries that both keep the reader in suspense while completely entertaining them/us! The “goat-sucker” (literal translation) monster reportedly drinks the blood of livestock; its mark is puncture wounds in the animal’s necks. The lead investigator is former CIA operative, Ben Smith. Eight months after Roswell, military and government agencies took the lessons learned from Roswell’s mistakes and successfully applied them to the Aztec crash. The Mystery of the giant Swastika near Roswell, New Mexico. Sandi Ault. One of the more interesting essays tells about the mystery surrounding the alleged death of Billy the Kid much of … One of Geronimo’s grandsons, Harlyn Geronimo, filed a lawsuit in 2009 demanding the bones be returned to their rightful resting place in New Mexico. As a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, this site may earn from qualifying purchases. Aliens in Aztec: In March 1948, a flying saucer may have crashed in Hart Canyon northeast of Aztec. Phone: (505) 827-7447 9. But Gates doesn't mince words when it comes to explaining why the more recent discovery has captured the imagination of the paleontology and dinosaur-enthusiast community alike. Named the Chaco culture, after the canyon in which the principal ruins are found, nearly everything about this ancient society remains a mystery. This page was last edited on 30 November 2020, at 22:20. by Ashley M. Biggers, Jennifer Olson, and Tricia Ware 1. Aliens in Dulce: Are extra-terrestrials infesting the caverns below Archuleta Mesa, outside Dulce in northwestern New Mexico? 3k views. "[26], Skeptical writer and podcast host Susan Gerbic wrote, "You can almost see how he is thinking this through, how best to investigate it. [6] The case of the West Mesa murders is the backdrop for a series of interviews with psychic detectives who claim the ability to help police solve such crimes. This book describes the author's use of scientific techniques to investigate thirteen cases of purported paranormal phenomena. Amanda Allen Santa Fe author of the Santa Fe Revival mystery series. 10. However, a century later, we’re still no closer to solving them. These places, in reality and in novels, are full of beautiful landscapes, eccentric locals, and hornets’ nests just dying to be kicked by nosy … "], function($) { The picture shows an unexplained being lurking on the side of a road. To find out more: www.sgha.net/invest_nm.html. Newspaper reports dating to the 1950s suggest the four-foot-tall cryptid was sighted and preying throughout the Americas. Some cryptozoologists believe the creatures are prehistoric birds that have survived in modern times; others scoff at the rumors. The cub became Smokey, the Bear. Unsolved Mysteries Wiki. Time stood still for Steins, New Mexico in the middle of the Forties. The first time was nearly a century ago — in 1923 in the same region of New Mexico, according to a press release from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Is the chupacabra real or just an urban legend. However, when a horrific crime remains unsolved, it compounds the pain for the victims’ families and leaves us with questions. According to mystery novelist, Tony Hillerman, the major efforts made to cover up this murder are what caused the public outrage that ultimately ‘cleaned up New Mexico.’ In 1949, a young (18 years old) and strikingly beautiful waitress named Ovida ‘Cricket’ Coogler disappeared. A chupacabra. You decide. The areas of the prison where the most unusual phenomena is reported are Cell Blocks 3, 4, the Tool room and the laundry room (2002 - 2010) From the story of the lost Adams gold to the legends and legendary lawlessness of Lincoln, Myths and Mysteries of New Mexico makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the state's most fascinating and compelling stories. The Albuquerque Journal covered Radford's investigation of the KiMo Theater in 2009. Paranormal Hauntings: With New Mexico’s history dating back thousands of years, its no wonder that tales of ghosts and specters abound. Episode 1; Episode 2; Episode 3 ; Episode 4; Episode 5; Episode 6; Volume 2. Dance Hall of the Dead book. Victorio Peak. Ghost Town – Stiens, New Mexico. Want evidence its roaming New Mexico? Yum! [20] The author also places the stories in their cultural context and points out the commonalities shared by the folklore and legends of the supernatural across cultures. [1][2] Interviews were conducted with people connected to the events and places involved in the legends surrounding the KiMo Theater,[3] El Santuario de Chimayo,[4] the crystal skull found in the San Luis Valley,[5] and the hot springs of Ojo Caliente. Only Geronimo’s spirit may ever know. La Llorona (pronounced "LAH yoh ROH nah”): La Llorona, or “the weeping woman” is a restless soul said to wander rivers and arroyos.