Warm Memories in Roswell.

Greetings. Once upon a time, I used to make the long journey to Roswell, New Mexico two or three times a year, year after year without fail. The place holds a special place in my heart, and always will.

At the forefront of the warm memories is The International UFO Museum and Research Center. The UFO Museum's library is the second largest in the world, and it's collection of books, files, videos, journals, pamphlets, and sighting reports is simply awe-inspiring to behold.

The UFO Museum's library and research center is usually fairly quiet, even during the annual Roswell UFO Festival, and I have always thoroughly enjoyed spending hours and hours with the silent volumes, silent yet deafening with information. The hallowed halls of the UFO Museum contain even more information on the UFO problem, and are far more family friendly to the general public, the uninitiated.

Some special memories come to mind. The snow flurries in Roswell late on a cold Christmas night. The massive crowds during the middle Saturday of the UFO Festival. Spending time with my dear friend, the late Larry Holcombe. Laughing with friends Don Schmitt and Kevin Randle. Not to mention just being in Roswell, New Mexico, the capital of the UFO world.

I strongly encourage all my readers to make the journey to Roswell, New Mexico, and visit the International UFO Museum and Research Center. Not for the entertainment. Not for the merchandise. Just for the opportunity to explore the history of the UFO problem within the confines of the UFO Museum's library and research center. It is certainly well worth the effort.

The International UFO Museum and Research Center can be found at https://www.roswellufomuseum.com/

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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