New Mexico Extravaganza - The Roswell Chapter (Intro and 70/70 Quest #22)

Roswell itself is quite the outlandish (so to speak) town. Everywhere you turn you see something to remind you of UFOs and aliens. An eye-rolling but fun visit! 

For just a couple of examples: our campground and a truly stellar coffee shop in town:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Most would agree that the main attraction in Roswell is the International UFO Museum - and that became our 70 in 70 quest item #22.

The International UFO Museum and Research Center was organized to inform the public about “The Roswell Incident” – referring to the 1947 crash of an unidentified flying object northwest of Roswell, which scattered debris of unusual quality and, reportedly, unusual bodies. Many locals were aware of the Incident, and all were told by the military to not reveal anything they had heard or seen. The Museum is dedicated to the collection and preservation of information (newspaper stories, audio recordings, photos) pertaining to the 1947 Roswell Incident as well as other phenomena related to UFO research. According to their website “the Museum endeavors to be the leading information source in history, science, and research about UFO events worldwide.” The collection of information and exhibits is, indeed, vast; wandering through, looking at and reading everything from documentation about the Incident, dioramas, other reported encounters, aliens in media (movies, TV...), artwork, and more filled our morning. 

The UFO and its crew.
It "takes off" every now & then in the exhibit

One of my favorites of the artwork on display

My very favorite -
a mural on the side of the building ...and Taz the amazing (and patient) cattle dog

 

But there is more to Roswell than UFOs - as you will see in the next blog installment!