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Dulce Base Claims
Since the late 1970s, claims have circulated about a secret underground base beneath Archuleta Mesa near Dulce, New Mexico, allegedly housing a joint US-alien facility. Whistleblower Paul Bennewitz first promoted the story. Despite no evidence, the legend persists in UFO lore and has spawned investigations.
1979
Dulce, New Mexico, USA
5+ witnesses
An alleged secret underground alien base in New Mexico.
The Claims
What’s alleged:
- Underground facility
- Multiple levels
- Joint US-alien operation
- Genetic experiments
- Located under mesa
Paul Bennewitz
The origin:
- Albuquerque businessman
- Intercepted signals
- Believed alien communications
- Built the narrative
- Later hospitalized
The Story
What’s claimed:
- Seven underground levels
- Alien technology
- Human experiments
- Escaped aliens
- Government coverup
The “Dulce Papers”
Alleged evidence:
- Documents leaked
- Photos claimed
- Security footage
- Blueprints
- All disputed
Phil Schneider
Famous claimant:
- Claimed he worked there
- Alleged firefight
- Said he was attacked
- Died under suspicious circumstances
- Controversial figure
The Investigation
What’s been found:
- No physical evidence
- Area investigated
- Nothing unusual
- Military denied
- No base confirmed
The Legend
Why it persists:
- Nearby military activity
- Native American legends
- Cattle mutilations
- Government secrecy
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