UFO sightings in New MexicoMap of UFO sightings in New Mexico
When UFOs are seen in New Mexico
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| Sightings per month | Sightings |
|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 7 |
| Jan 2025 | 8 |
| Feb 2025 | 4 |
| Mar 2025 | 2 |
| Apr 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| Jun 2025 | 4 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2026 | 0 |
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| Sightings per year | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 1 |
| 1943 | 0 |
| 1944 | 0 |
| 1945 | 0 |
| 1946 | 0 |
| 1947 | 2 |
| 1948 | 1 |
| 1949 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 |
| 1951 | 0 |
| 1952 | 0 |
| 1953 | 0 |
| 1954 | 0 |
| 1955 | 0 |
| 1956 | 0 |
| 1957 | 0 |
| 1958 | 0 |
| 1959 | 0 |
| 1960 | 0 |
| 1961 | 0 |
| 1962 | 0 |
| 1963 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1966 | 0 |
| 1967 | 0 |
| 1968 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 |
| 1977 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 |
| 1979 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 43 |
| 2026 | 19 |
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| Time of day | Sightings |
|---|---|
| 12 am | 0 |
| 1 am | 1 |
| 2 am | 0 |
| 3 am | 4 |
| 4 am | 1 |
| 5 am | 2 |
| 6 am | 1 |
| 7 am | 0 |
| 8 am | 0 |
| 9 am | 1 |
| 10 am | 0 |
| 11 am | 1 |
| 12 pm | 1 |
| 1 pm | 0 |
| 2 pm | 0 |
| 3 pm | 0 |
| 4 pm | 0 |
| 5 pm | 1 |
| 6 pm | 1 |
| 7 pm | 2 |
| 8 pm | 0 |
| 9 pm | 5 |
| 10 pm | 3 |
| 11 pm | 1 |
Where and what people see
- Roswell, New Mexico138 71%
- Albuquerque, New Mexico14 7%
- Socorro, New Mexico5 3%
- Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico5 3%
- Dulce, New Mexico4 2%
- Silver5
- White5
- Red4
- Orange2
- Multicolored2
- Grey2
- Green1
- Blue1
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Questions about UFO sightings in New Mexico
How many UFO sightings have been reported in New Mexico?
195 sightings in New Mexico are on ufos.dev, from 1942 to 2026, with 21 in the last 12 months — 9.21 per 100,000 people.
Where in New Mexico are UFOs seen most?
The most reports come from Roswell, New Mexico (138), Albuquerque, New Mexico (14), Socorro, New Mexico (5).
When are UFOs most often seen in New Mexico?
Most reports with a time are from around 9 pm local time; the busiest year so far was 2024.
What shapes of UFO are reported in New Mexico?
The most common are saucer (15), disk (10), light (7), orb (6).
How do I report a UFO sighting in New Mexico?
Post it on ufos.dev with the date, time and place — it is checked against the sky that night (launches, satellites, planets, planes) and appears on the New Mexico map. Report a sighting →
Other US states
California 575
Arizona 243
Florida 197
New York 194
Nevada 191
Texas 168
New Jersey 145
Washington 108
Colorado 106
Illinois 87
Utah 86
Pennsylvania 83Updated 13 November 2026. Population: Wikidata (US census). Places are worked out from what each report says, so a few may be missing or in the wrong place. Flags: flagcdn.com.