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June 2024 Gila National Forest I Can Provide Coordinates, Catron County, New Mexico Class A #77610

Sasquatch sighting near Gila National Forest I Can Provide Coordinates, New Mexico (2024)

The witness and his son were driving very slowly at night on a remote jeep trail in drizzling rain when their truck lights illuminated a large hair-covered figure standing motionless by the roadside. They watched it for about ten seconds as they passed within about ten to fifteen feet, noting mop-like hair, a distinct triangular nose, and very large biceps. The driver kept going out of fear and later returned to find a footprint at the spot with no stumps nearby.

Full-body sighting
July 2020 Chama, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Class B #69437

Possible Sasquatch wood knocks in forested riverbed beside Chama during lockdown

Two people were day-hiking on a trail by the Rio Chama in late July 2020. After returning a fearful dog to the car, they heard loud resonant knocks nearby that were answered by lighter-toned knocks from farther away. Believing the sounds were exchanging responses, they decided to leave the area.

Wood knock
2016 New Mexico #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/NQZPbxMC39Tlwf-PX2v5G33-jlhNSUjSgIYO5AEFnrI

Cryptid sighting in New Mexico (2016)

The witnesses went late at night with a cousin to a canyon clearing with stacked stones and possible ritual remains. They saw a pale skeletal head peering over rocks, then fled in the vehicle. The tall pale being chased on all fours, keeping pace with the vehicle, then stopped at the canyon edge near paved road.

Partial sightingFull-body sighting
18 October 2013 Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico Class A #43399

Scientist skeptic has early morning encounter behind gas station near Las Vegas, NM

The witness stopped at a closed gas station around 1 a.m. while driving home and walked behind the building to urinate. He sensed a presence, looked back while returning to his vehicle, and saw a large hairy animal crouched nearby. The animal then stood, moved away rapidly with heavy footsteps, and disappeared toward a treeline as the witness fled to his vehicle.

Full-body sightingFootstepsOdor
June 2012 New Mexico #f6d857df-e3db-48c7-adaf-4d0fa463d47c

Unidentified sound in New Mexico (2012)

During a June camping trip the witness stayed at camp while her husband walked the dogs. She heard pine cones dropping with no wind, heard her name called with no one present, then overnight heard a loud whistle and low conversation in three different tones she could not understand.

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2012 Pecos, New Mexico #ff0bca52-c801-46bb-817b-ae61bd645491

Vocalization near Pecos, New Mexico (2012)

Four young people camped by a river in the mountains. During the day they found a very fresh opened deer carcass, returned to find their camp meticulously rummaged including an animal-proof cooler, and found a nearby large tent camp abandoned and dusty. Around 3 a.m. a huge heavy presence breathed deeply, smelled of wet animal and strong body odor, moved around the tents while the forest went silent, terrifying them until sunrise when they packed and left without speaking.

VocalizationOdorMovement onlyProperty disturbance
August 2011 New Mexico #f6d857df-e3db-48c7-adaf-4d0fa463d47c

Odor in New Mexico (2011)

The witness and her husband were camping on their property when she smelled a strong pungent odor. They took weapons and walked toward the forest side. They saw coyote-like animals and something huge and black bent over, which vanished when she looked away momentarily.

OdorPartial sighting
16 July 2011 Sheep Springs, McKinley County, New Mexico Class A #34460

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.

SilhouetteFull-body sighting
March 2011 Thoreau, McKinley County, New Mexico Class A #28964

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.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
February 2011 Tres Piedras- Antonito, Taos County, New Mexico Class A #28886

Couple driving home has night time sighting near Tres Piedras

Two people driving north at night reported a tall, black, human-like figure standing in the road. As their vehicle approached, the figure crossed from the east side to the west side very quickly, described as moving like a gorilla. The witnesses estimated its height at 7-8 feet and did not see its face.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
6 September 2010 Jemez Pueblo, Los Alamos County, New Mexico Class B #28218

Possible nighttime encounter by a couple camping in the Jemez Mountains

The witness and a companion were sleeping in their vehicle at a forest campsite. During the night they heard something rubbing against the vehicle, knocking items over, and rummaging around camp, including toppling chairs and a canopy. The companion, while lying down, reported seeing a tall black shape pass the window and leave away from roads. In the morning the chairs were overturned and the canopy was found upside down about 20 feet away, with otherwise little disturbance and no clear prints.

Partial sightingVocalizationFootstepsVehicle contactProperty disturbance
2010 New Mexico #63170ee6-6148-46f1-b490-292dde8cc477

UFO sighting in New Mexico (2010)

A few months later the witness and several coworkers sat in an open field to watch a meteor shower. Two large circular glowing green lights appeared low and close, hovered silently, then disappeared instantly. The group rationalized it as possible military testing.

Full-body sighting
2010 New Mexico #63170ee6-6148-46f1-b490-292dde8cc477

Dogman sighting in New Mexico (2010)

The witness was doing early-morning lake patrol on a large remote ranch. He came around a curve at daybreak and saw a creature standing on two legs by bushes that he first took for a bear. It looked at him, dropped to all fours, and ran across an open meadow toward a reservoir at extreme speed. Coworkers mocked him when he reported it.

Full-body sighting
July 2009 Red River, Taos County, New Mexico Class A #26460

Eight foot plus figure photographed peering into couple's RV near Red River

Early one morning while preparing to leave a campground, a couple noticed a large figure standing outside their trailer's bedroom window peering in. The privacy glass showed only a shadowy chest, head and part of an arm, which the companion photographed. When the witness opened a distant door and turned on a light, the figure was gone but quick footsteps were heard leaving down a gravel road. After sunrise they found large footprint-like impressions in the gravel near the trailer.

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12 May 2009 Crystal, San Juan County, New Mexico Class A #26414

Daytime sighting by two men while driving near Narbona Pass

Two people driving over a mountain pass in daylight saw a large hairy biped running diagonally up a hillside toward forest cover. The figure was described as broad, at least seven feet tall, with dark brownish hair, moving fast on two legs with long strides and using an arm to pull on trees. After losing sight of it, they stopped at a creek crossing a mile or two away and felt watched for about an hour before leaving.

Full-body sighting
March 2008 Mescalero, Otero County, New Mexico Class B #23585

Mescalero Reservation resident sees silhouetted figure swaying at window, large footprints outside house

The witness was awake in a ground-floor bedroom late at night when she heard heavy breathing and something striking the outside wall. A large dark silhouette appeared at the closed bedroom window, swaying as if trying to see inside, and remained for several minutes despite the TV volume being raised. The next morning she and her daughter found large five-toed footprints in snow by the walkway.

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2008 New Mexico #09db299f-f811-4dd9-81b3-5dc865f51f3c

Cryptid sighting in New Mexico (2008)

While driving east on I-10 in New Mexico around 3 a.m., the driver saw a white organic object about three feet long cross the road about 70 feet ahead and 20 feet up. Its long side fins or wings moved in a rippling wave like a squid rather than flapping, and it maintained level flight into the dark. He could not identify it and ruled out a wind-blown bag because only the edges moved.

Full-body sighting
October 2006 Taos N.M., Taos County, New Mexico Class B #16207

Possible vocalizations, knocks heard by hunters in the Gallegos peak area

The witness and a companion were hunting and camping in the mountains of northern New Mexico. On the evening of Oct 2 the witness heard a scream/howl while returning to camp, while the companion heard stick-like knocks near camp. The next morning the witness heard the scream/howl again in the same area and the companion again heard knocks from about 200 yards away.

ScreamHowlWood knock
3 November 2005 Borrego Pass Nm, McKinley County, New Mexico Class A #12994

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.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingScreamFootsteps
22 October 2005 Sanostee, San Juan County, New Mexico Class B #12915

Zoologist hears wood knocking

The witness was hunting and staying in a tent in the Chuska Mountains. At about 12:30 a.m. the witness heard two clear wood knocks from the north side of the tent. The witness listened for additional knocks or noises but heard nothing further.

Wood knock