UFO seen in New Mexico in 1967

Summary

In August 1967, a witness in New Mexico reported an object that initially appeared like meteors but did not burn out. Later, they saw a pale yellow light about three-quarters the size of the moon. The object was descending at first but then ascended and disappeared toward the southwest. The investigation suggested the meteors could be linked to an Athena rocket test at White Sands. A temperature inversion at 18,000 feet was also mentioned as a possible explanation. The second object might have been an aircraft with landing lights or a hot air balloon. Although the report did not confirm a definitive explanation, common environmental and aerial factors were considered.

The observer, a truck driver, saw the phenomenon under clear visibility conditions. The report included details about weather and the exact location. Despite the 14-minute duration, the object was not detected by radar, raising doubts about its nature. The official investigation concluded there was no conclusive evidence of an unidentified phenomenon, but the case remains a mystery for many UFO enthusiasts.