Cody Polston 
This tutorial covers techniques for image analysis that are helpful in determining whether or not a photo has been edited / tampered in any way. Analysis of EXIF files and image quantization tables are covered. Both techniques will also work for images manipulated with “ghost photo” apps.
Electronic voice phenomena (EVP) are electronically generated noises that resemble speech, but are not the result of intentional voice recordings or renderings. The noises are not heard at the time of their recording. The most common hypothesis given by paranormal researchers is that EVP is that it is created by a supernatural entity that uses … Read moreElectromagnetic Induction and EVP Experiment
This Old West hotel and casino has been featured on the History Channel. It is said that Miss Kitty, the wife of hotel owner Dr. Chambers, passed away in Room 3, but she still turns down the beds and lights the candles for the guests. Her ghost has been seen in the room, wearing a … Read moreThe Haunted Palace Hotel, Cripple Creek, CO. (Investigation of paranormal claims)
Mayor Richard J. Berry and the City of Albuquerque’s Parks & Recreation Department, Open Space Division, invite you to a summer of family friendly events during our 2015 Open Space Summer Series. On August 29th, members of the Southwestern Ghost Hunter’s Association will present a lecture on how to solve a haunting. The lecture will … Read moreAlbuquerque Open Space, 2015 Summer Series: Solving a Haunting lecture
A short film about the investigation of paranormal claims at the Valverde battlefield in New Mexico by the Southwest Ghost Hunter’s Association.
One of the most appalling things about the “field” of modern day ghost hunting (paranormal investigation/research) is the obvious disregard of its history and the obtained knowledge, pro and con, that was learned. This becomes painfully evident with the simple definition of the word “ghost hunter”. Here are a few quotes concerning the definition of … Read moreThe name game. Ghost Hunter v.s. Paranormal Investigator
By 1998 the “haunting” at the hotel is well established. On October 29th, 1998 the Sangre De Cristo Chronicle runs a short piece that covers the favorite ghost stories of the employees at the hotel.
Yet another explainable photo. http://krqe.com/2014/10/27/supernatural-figure-captured-in-el-kookooee-photo/ This is a lens flare (reflection) of the burning podium off the lens. The color is off and it is up-side down due to refraction. If you invert the ” El Kookooee” and overlay it against the podium and the fire it’s an exact match. Lens flares are often considered to be paranormal … Read more‘Supernatural’ figure captured in El Kookooee photo… yeah right…
The announcement of the construction of a new lodge was published in the Alamogordo News on February 17th, 1910. It read; “Cloudcroft, the premier Resort of the Great Southwest will be rebuilt. That is now beyond controversy. Mr. Simmons, General Manager of the El Paso and Southwestern route, which owns Cloudcroft, said some time since … Read moreThe Lodge at Cloudcroft, History
While conducting some research on the history of this building, I ran across several articles that may be of interest.
A video that interviews the owner of the Church Street Cafe about the paranormal legends there.
“Solving a Haunting” lecture was given for the City of Albuquerque Open Space Summer Series, 2014. It was a lot of fun so be sure to check it out again next year!
With the majority of the witness’s claims addressed, the final thing was to analyze the ghost photographs that are kept at the hotel. Deanna, a young woman who was manning the hotel front desk, showed me a photograph that was kept behind the desk. This is the photograph that is often shown to inquiring guests. The … Read morePlaza Hotel, Las Vegas, NM (Ghost Photo Explained)
The Clovis News Journal publishes the first written account of the Plaza Hotel having a ghost on March 9th, 1983. ” A ghost who haunts the stairwells, reminiscences of visits from Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders, and a terrain which made the area a Haven for outlaws, are all part of the colorful … Read morePlaza Hotel, Las Vegas, NM (Ghost Stories with skeptical commentary)
Almost two decades after the deadly prison riots, could old souls still be doing time?
This peaceful little chapel tucked away in Albuquerque’s historic Old Town is said to be haunted by a weeping woman dressed in black who is seen sitting on the benches inside the chapel just before she suddenly vanishes. It is believed that she may be mourning the crash of TWA flight 206 which went down … Read moreHaunted Old Town Albuquerque–Our Lady Of Guadalupe Chapel (Video)
This gallery is composed of photographs taken during investigations and other visits to the Albuquerque Press Club. Most of the “ghost hunting” pictures were taken in 2002 during the initial surveys conducted there.
One of the most important considerations that have to be determined is the longevity of the haunting. However, the actual history conflicts with back-story and elements of the reported phenomenon cannot be verified or have no record of occurrence. However, the historical accounts are relatively constant. The 1910 and 1920 census shows Mills living at 921 … Read morePlaza Hotel, Las Vegas, NM (Analysis of the ghost story and paranormal claims)
The basic back story goes like this; In the 1850s, the restaurant was the home of a wealthy Mexican family named Maese. One day the family hired a maid named Ines. The family had a teenage son named Armando, who fell in love with the maid, much to his mother’s distress. Love continued, however, and … Read moreDouble Eagle Restaurant, Mesilla, NM (Issues with the ghost story)
Established in the late 1800s the original burned down on Christmas day in 1944 or 1945, depending on who you ask. The current bar was rebuilt in stages from 1946 to 1947 and has become a staple to bikers, travelers and others in its lifetime. The bar–both the original and this one–were built to quench … Read moreMine Shaft Tavern, Madrid, NM (Bucket List Video)
One of the popular ghost stories that have come out of the prison involves a member of one of the film crews who reported seeing the dark-garbed figure while he was alone in the prison. The figure went into a bathroom. When the crew member followed, the bathroom was empty. An article published in the Santa … Read moreNew Mexico State Penitentiary, Santa Fe, NM (More Witness Accounts and Ghost Stories)
