Alien Encounters

Post SLC, the next destination was to be New Mexico. I had to admit that this locale had a little more allure than Utah, but then again I did enjoy my brief stop there. So, who knows what was in store for me, oh you know, besides aliens…

My accompaniment this round was an individual whom, really, I barely knew. Sure, let’s go on week long trip together that involves lots of driving! What could possibly go wrong? Too late now, the plane’s already off the ground, unless someone screams bomb.

What the hell does Roswell have to do with Dairy??

Heading down south from Albuquerque we drove towards our first stop: Roswell.  Queue creepy space theme music now. Yes! Just like you were thinking, Roswell is the town where in 1947alien’s crash landed!! I couldn’t wait to learn more about this infamous event.

It's true the chickens have mutated...

First pulling into the main drag of town I was off put by the collection of chain restaurants. I was imagining something a little more rustic. Alas, the town was ripe for the shooting! Pawing through the side streets there were gems of decomposing building, perfect for me to shoot my ongoing series of vintage signs –AmericanBeauty. Thank god.

We checked into the Budget Inn which admittedly from the outside looked a little outdated. The inside though was comfortable and clean and actually we would totally stay here again. The motel matched the vibe of the town we were diggin' it.

Not much to say about the food here, oh, except for the romantic brunch at IHOP, short stack special, that’s right! Nightlife also seemed absent but several locals pointed me towards Farleys restaurant. This was the IT spot; on the idea of TGI Fridays but with more edge and Budweiser. Bachelorette parties and hot dates all around!

So, now, let’s get down to the main event, y’all been waiting for.  THE UFO MUSEUM. First off, I don’t know where you, dear reader, stand on the issue or question of aliens, extraterrestrials, and life on other planets. I myself wasn't sure exactly where I stood on that line, BUT the evidence is compelling!

In the year 1947 aliens crashed onto a local mans farm property. There were living beings aboard that crashed vessel. They were taken to receive medical care. There were many witnesses, both local and military. The news released the story, and then the very next day the cover up began. Stories were retracted, witnesses silenced. The government officially denied what had been seen by many. Yet you can not erase what has already been drilled into memory. Many Drs., nurses and military personal kept these dark secrets to themselves in fear. However, in the last moments of their lives many were compelled to tell the true details of what they experienced to their spouses and children.  These deathbed confessionals were riveting. Why in your last moments would these be the tales you must tell? Because: the truth had to be told. BAM!

The Bitter Lake national wildlife refuge was a lovely place for an evening stroll into the sunset. It seems even the sun here had a message. It was reflecting back to us the truth of this town. This place does draw a number of anti government conspiracy theorists, good for eccentric conversation. I hope one day to return and relive what happened here so many years ago. Perhaps tell my own tale of odd things beyond our explanation in this life. 

The sun appeared to us in the shape of a UFO