Mysterious Disc in New Mexico Ignites UFO Speculation Online

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A peculiar, white disc structure has captured the attention of internet users and sparked widespread speculation regarding its origin. Eyewitnesses first discovered the object on Google Maps, lodged in a remote mountainous area at an elevation of 7,400 feet, approximately 34 miles from the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge.

The disc, visible at coordinates 34°24’21.6″N 107°05’44.5″W, appears to be partially obscured by vegetation, showcasing metallic hardware on its surface. Internet commentators on various platforms, particularly X, have proposed a range of theories about what the structure could be, including a possible UFO crash site, an old water reservoir, or even an alien craft.

One user commented, “Something in the shape of a disc embedded in a mountain in New Mexico, USA, at an altitude of 2,255 meters.” This post prompted numerous theories about the object’s purpose. Some suggested it could function as an observatory, while others speculated about its possible connection to extraterrestrial activity.

Historical Google Map images reveal that the disc-like structure is not a recent phenomenon. A look back to 1975 shows a different, black, box-shaped structure at the same location, leading to speculation about the object’s longevity and purpose in the mountainous terrain.

A user on X, who has investigated the disc, described it as appearing to be approximately 30 feet across. They noted, “This looks very much like a disc that is stuck in the top of this mountain. I measured the disc from side to side, and it’s around 30 feet across.” This user further hypothesized that the disc may have crash-landed and then subsequently become buried over time.

Conversely, some users have taken a more grounded approach to identifying the structure. One user on MetaBunk, initially suggesting the object was a crashed disc, updated their investigation to clarify that the structure was likely a rainwater catchment that had since been replaced by a modern installation.

Furthermore, evidence suggests a path leading to the site, which could indicate that the area has been historically utilized for some practical purpose, challenging the more sensational interpretations of the structure’s origin.

This event follows a trend of peculiar discoveries highlighted by Google Map users. Recently, some residents of Los Angeles identified disturbing messages written on the ground spelling out “HELP,” raising concerns about potential human trafficking operations nearby.

The recent curiosity around the New Mexico disc structure illustrates how easily speculation can foment in the age of instant information sharing and the continued fascination with unidentified phenomena.