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What really happened in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947? Are there "hidden messages" from God encoded in the Torah? Is the government of the United States spraying deadly chemicals on its citizens? Is the Earth just 10,000 years old?

If you wonder what New Mexico's scientists are saying about these and other questions, you've come to the right site!

Next NMSR Meeting:
Luis Contreras-Vidal,
on "Data Centers: Promises vs. Reality"

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17th, 2026 7:00PM on ZOOM
PDF of the Presentation

Luis Contreras-Vidal, Ph.D. holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Physics and a Bachelor's degree in Physics with a concentration in Atmospheric Physics from the New Mexico Tech. His graduate research focused on measuring high-energy photons produced by thunderstorms and high-voltage electrical discharges. He currently develops instrumentation for scientific vacuum systems and laser spectroscopy in private industry. As an outdoor enthusiast, Luis is also a trail runner and climber who enjoys exploring and protecting New Mexico's landscapes.

Zoom details coming soon. Email Dave Thomas for info (replace AT with @): nmsrdaveATswcp.com

Click here for details and video links for our Second SkeptiCamp-NM, held on May 2nd, 2026

Humanist Society of New Mexico Speaker Series:
DAVE THOMAS,
on "TUNING AND MAINTAINING YOUR BALONEY DETECTOR"
July 26, 2025
Video of Part 1
Video of Part 2

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