In the remote town of Dulce, New Mexico, with a population of fewer than 3,000, sits a secret that has captivated ufologists and alien conspiracy theorists for decades. Known as Dulce Base, this alleged seven-story military facility beneath the Archuleta Mesa is believed to be the center of extraterrestrial experimentation on humans with the help of the military.
Early Rumors About Dulce Base
Dulce is primarily inhabited by Indigenous peoples, serving as the headquarters of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation of northern New Mexico. However, it draws heavy tourism from ufologists who are fascinated by the stories surrounding the enigmatic base. The legends began in the 1970s when New Mexico State Trooper Gabriel Valdez reported a series of disturbing cattle mutilations in Dulce.
The Archuleta Mesa mountain.
Valdez claimed to have witnessed sophisticated spacecraft in the skies above Dulce and discovered a mutilated cow with a fetus that resembled a hybrid of human, monkey, and frog. He believed that the government was involved, as the evidence left behind, such as gas masks and radar chaff, indicated more than just predator attacks.
Gabriel Valdez inspecting a mutilated cow in the 1970s.
The region along the Colorado-New Mexico border had become a hotspot for both cattle mutilations and UFO sightings, resulting in the rise of conspiracy theories and claims of government involvement.
Dulce Base is said to be two miles and seven stories deep.
Phil Schneider Says He Witnessed A Battle In The Dulce Alien Base
Adding more intrigue to the Dulce Base legend is the testimony of Phil Schneider, a former government engineer. Schneider stated that he was involved in the construction of Dulce Base in 1979 and witnessed encounters with aliens during the process. He claimed that a violent gun battle took place between military personnel and alien beings, followed by a negotiated peace agreement.
Schneider’s claims, including his loss of several fingers during the firefight, brought further attention to the alleged base. However, no concrete evidence has ever emerged to support his assertions.
Phil Schneider died by suicide in 1996 after touring with his claims about Dulce base.
Rumors Persist About The Supposed New Mexico Alien Base
Despite the lack of hard evidence, rumors about Dulce Base persist. Speculative illustrations depict the base as a seven-story, two-mile-deep facility with designated research areas for mind-control experiments and genetic manipulation leading to the creation of alien-human hybrids. Some mention specific housing for Grey and Reptilian aliens, while others claim that the sixth floor, “Nightmare Hall,” holds the most terrifying secrets.
Supporters of Schneider’s claims argue that Dulce Base is just one of 129 hidden facilities of its kind in the United States. They suggest that these underground bases are part of the country’s classified military spending, known as the “black budget,” estimated to range from $50 to $80 billion.
While UFO sightings continue unabated across the United States, Dulce residents remain steadfast in their beliefs. Many have witnessed strange phenomena and firmly stand by their claims. As one resident, Geraldine Julian, who has seen UFOs since the 1960s, puts it, “It’s not just a fairy tale. All the things are true, and I believe every last one of them, too, because I’ve seen it myself.”
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