Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, 3 August 1952

On August 3, 1952, at approximately 2220 MST, a civilian witness named Paul L. Anderson observed three unidentified objects in the sky near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The witness, who was located in the south edge of the town, described the objects as appearing in a formation that hovered in the sky, specifically noting their position relative to the Big Dipper handle. The objects were described as elliptical in shape, light green or tinted white in color, and roughly the size of two widths of the observer's little finger held at arm's length. The witness reported that the objects performed intricate maneuvers, including changing formation and rotating on their axes, before ascending at a rapid speed until they were no longer visible. The total duration of the observation was approximately nine minutes. The witness, who had a background as an engineer, provided a sworn statement detailing the movements of the objects and his own professional history. The report was processed by the 34th Air Division (Defense) at Kirtland Air Force Base and forwarded to the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in compliance with Air Force Letter 200-5. Official conclusions on the Project 10073 record card suggest the lights were 'Possibly Beacon,' noting their proximity to the local airport's rotating light or beacon. The witness's reliability was assessed as good by the reporting officer, 1st Lt. Glen D. Parrish.