NUFORC Sighting 117365

Occurred: 2014-09-30 14:00 Local - Approximate
Reported: 2015-02-18 09:06 Pacific
Duration: 40-60 seconds


Location: Ojo Caliente, NM, USA

Shape: Sphere


Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.

Last fall, as I was driving home northward on the 285, on a fairly steep upgrade, I saw what looked like a large silvery beach ball rolling down the center line of the road. I was going 55 mph on cruise control as I always do returning home to conserve fuel.

I estimated the “beach ball” to be 6 to 7 feet in diameter and moving at 30 to 40 mph in my direction. It appeared to be rolling, but not bouncing – as if it were gyro controlled holding exactly to the center line of the highway.

There were no other cars on the road and I was alone. I pulled a bit to the right as I passed it and the air from my car did not disturb its path. As I reached the crest of the hill I could see it beginning to follow the curve in the highway about 1/3 of a mile behind me. It made no sound and I don't recall seeing the reflection of my white car on it as it passed.

It was in the early afternoon in bright sunlight.

Sorry this is such a late report but I have been reluctant to file for fear of being thought absurd.

I have a degree in ((deleted--arts and sciences degree)) from UC Riverside and post grad in the ((deleted--graduate degree in arts & sciences)) at the same school and Colorado University.




NUFORC Note:

Witness indicates that the date is approximate. PD


Posted 2015-02-20

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