Sighting in High Rolls, NM
Date: March 8
Time: Between 10-11 PM
Location: High Rolls, NM
This is my first time posting on Reddit, but I need to share something unexplainable that happened to me. My wife and I were in High Rolls for a two-night stay during our New Mexico trip, enjoying our time in a ‘glamping’ Airbnb atop a valley.
On a particularly clear night, with hardly any clouds in sight, we were relaxing around the fire pit, stargazing and listening to music. Out of nowhere, I instinctively pointed at something in the sky—honestly, I don’t even know what I was aiming at. Immediately, a brilliant white light appeared in the same vicinity, hovering around the level of the clouds. We never saw the actual object due to the intense brightness, but it had an oval-circular shape. It seemed like it was already in motion the moment it appeared. The light was visible for about three seconds as it sped across the sky from east to west at approximately a 200-degree angle, and I estimate it was about 20-30 meters long.
Then, just like that, the bright light disappeared. After a few moments of stunned silence, my wife and I exchanged wide-eyed expressions and muttered, “What the f*ck was that?” The next day, I researched potential explanations just to rule out anything conventional. Here’s what I found:
- Debris from Musk’s rocket launch that exploded during takeoff—however, that incident occurred far away from our location.
- A shooting star—there was no visible trail, and pictures I found online didn’t match what we saw at all. Plus, it was too close to the ground.
- A meteor breaking up in the atmosphere—the issue is that the object we witnessed wasn’t descending; it was moving horizontally.
I truly can’t explain what my wife and I experienced, but it was incredible to witness. I’d appreciate any insights or explanations. I have a keen interest in UFOs and remain open-minded about the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
P.S. Throughout the night, we spotted planes, helicopters, and satellites. I can easily distinguish these from what we saw, which was entirely different.
Wow, what an incredible experience! It sounds like you and your wife witnessed something truly out of the ordinary. The details you provided make it clear that this was unlike typical aircraft, meteors, or other common sky phenomena. The bright light, the speed, and the shape all seem to suggest it was something unique.
Your instinct to point out at the sky and then see that bright object appear is fascinating, almost like a moment of synchronicity. It’s great that you’ve already considered various explanations, and your reasoning definitely adds to the credibility of your sighting.
Given the time you saw it and the clear night sky, it’s interesting to think about what it could have been. The speed and the lack of sound or trail make it unlikely to be a typical meteor or even a satellite. It’s also worth considering whether it could have been something related to military activity, which is not uncommon in less populated areas, though it’s hard to say without more information.
Have you thought about the possibility of reaching out to local UFO or astronomy groups? They often have insights or similar reports that could help shed light on unusual sightings. Regardless, it’s clear that this moment left a strong impression on you both, and it certainly fuels the curiosity around the possibility of extraterrestrial life! Thanks for sharing your experience; I hope you uncover more about what you saw!