National UFO Historical Records Center Opens New Facility in New Mexico
The National UFO Historical Records Center (NUFOHRC) opened a new dedicated facility in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, housing the largest UFO archive in North America. The collection includes historical case files from defunct organizations like APRO and records from Project Blue Book.
Background
The National UFO Historical Records Center opened a new purpose-built facility in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, consolidating what is described as the largest UFO archive in North America under one roof.
Background
The NUFOHRC was established to preserve and make accessible historical UFO research materials that might otherwise be lost. The collection includes case files from the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), one of the earliest civilian UFO research groups, as well as materials related to the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book. The archive also documents landmark cases including the Roswell Incident and the Falcon Lake Incident.
Key Details
The new facility provides dedicated space for the growing collection of physical documents, photographs, and research materials. Located in Rio Rancho, near Albuquerque, the center sits in a region historically significant to UFO research, close to both Roswell and numerous military installations connected to UAP reporting.