AFTER SNIPPY - WHAT NEXT?

This article, written by Janet Bord, provides a summary of various UFO and anomalous phenomena reports centered in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, following the well-known death of a horse named Snippy in 1967. The text draws heavily from a report compiled by researchers Stan Ferguson, Tom Adams, Kye Kastrop, and Gary Massey, who conducted investigations at East Texas State University. The narrative details numerous sightings reported by local residents, including the Lewis family, who owned the deceased horse. These accounts describe various unidentified objects, often characterized as 'Quonset hut-shaped' or 'football-shaped,' accompanied by phenomena such as high-pitched buzzing sounds, electromagnetic interference, and physical traces like mysterious tracks and a deformed calf. Several witnesses reported physiological effects, including paralysis, extreme cold, and illness. The article also touches upon the broader context of UFO research, referencing APRO (Aerial Phenomena Research Organization) members and their investigations into these events. Bord maintains a cautious tone, acknowledging the strangeness of the reports while cautioning against the tendency to over-interpret events, suggesting that human psychology and the desire to find patterns in the sky play a significant role in these accounts. The document also includes a 'Mail Bag' section featuring correspondence from readers discussing related topics such as the Piri-Reis map, the 'Devil's Footprints' phenomenon, and the intersection of UFOs with religious and academic perspectives.