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Northwest Chaves, New Mexico: UFO Crashed Here Sign (Gone)

RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report

Directions:
On the west side of US Hwy 285 at the corner of CR 39/Bitterroot Rd. It's 23 miles north of downtown Roswell, or 103 miles south of I-40 exit 277.
Hours:
2012: Reported missing.
Status:
Gone
UFO Crashed Here Sign

A private tour is the only way to see the 1947 alleged UFO crash site north of Roswell, but for the frugal public there's a consolation sign. The sign is reported missing in 2012.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [04/16/2011]

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UFO Crashed Here Sign

Looked for the sign and it appears to be missing. A large metal frame remains where possibly it stood.

[Amy, 03/16/2012]

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