Claimed encounters in McKinley County, New Mexico
6 entries reported in McKinley County, New Mexico, each linked to the report or podcast segment it came from. Narrow them down with the filters, or see them on the map.
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A large biped seen in headlights on a moonlit night in the Chuska Mountains
Late at night while driving on a dirt road in the mountains, the witness and family saw a tall dark figure standing by a small pond in bright moonlight. When the driver angled the headlights toward it, the figure turned and ran upright on two legs into the trees within seconds. The witnesses described it as much taller and wider than a person with no clothing, and a next-day return found no tracks.
Motorist has close-range encounter with large, hairy biped south of Thoreau
The witness was driving home from work at night on a snow-covered highway when he noticed a tall figure on the shoulder. As he approached, the figure turned and crossed the road, passing within a few feet of the truck and allowing a close view in the headlights and through the passenger window. Scared and concerned about sliding on the ice, the witness did not stop and continued home.
Man observes creature walking across road
The witness was driving home at night through a canyon pass when the headlights revealed a tall, big bipedal animal crossing the highway into a gully. The witness repositioned the vehicle to shine light into the gully but could not relocate it, hearing rocks rolling as it moved up. While standing in front of the truck the witness heard a very loud scream/roar described as gorilla-like but higher pitched, which prompted leaving the area immediately.
Witness sees unknown animal cross dirt road near New Mexico State Route 264
Late at night while driving on a dirt service road for utility work, the witness saw a tall, thin brown-haired creature step into the headlights and cross the road at an angle. The witness watched for about 15 seconds as it took a few long strides between juniper trees before disappearing. After driving away in fear, the witness returned the next day with a co-worker and found widely spaced footprints leading east.
Unidentified sound near Thoreau, New Mexico
The witness returned to the same location with a relative the next morning to search for footprints, found none because the snow had melted, and heard a loud crashing noise in nearby trees.
Sasquatch sighting near Sheep Springs, New Mexico
Other people were heard to have witnessed Bigfoot in the same area after this encounter.