Applied Science: Law of Extrema

Simply put, the Law of Extrema states that all natural processes act to extremize (maximize or minimize) a physical quantity. An especially important instance of this is the principle that all systems, by themselves, tend toward a state of minimum energy. This explains many phenomena in nature including the deaths of all organisms as well … Read moreApplied Science: Law of Extrema

Applied Science: The Principles of Universality and Causality

  The Principle of Universality says that all laws of nature must work the same way everywhere. That is, the laws are objective; it doesn't matter who does the experiment or where, the same results should be produced under the same conditions. In paranormal studies it means that if ghosts exist they are bound under … Read moreApplied Science: The Principles of Universality and Causality

Applied Science: Conservation of Matter and Energy

  Generally speaking, conservation means that in an isolated system a given physical quantity does not change with time. An especially important and useful conservation law is that matter and/or energy are neither created nor destroyed over time; they merely change form, and their sum total always remains the same. For example, the chemical energy … Read moreApplied Science: Conservation of Matter and Energy

Image Analysis: A Spectral Selectivity Metric

A digital image can be treated as a data set to extract information. Each pixel's intensity value is a measure of how much energy was used to generate it within the band of spectrum used to produce the image. The sum of the pixel intensities is a measure of the total energy used to create … Read moreImage Analysis: A Spectral Selectivity Metric

Ghost hunt, investigation of the Red Garter Bed and Bakery, Williams , AZ

The building that houses the Red Garter has been standing for more than a century serving as a saloon, a bordello, a rooming house, a general store, and more. Is it haunted by a ghost named Eva? To view our report, click the link below. www.sgha.net/az/Red_Garter_BB.pdf

New Mexico State Penitentiary (Old Main) Investigation

Photographs from our ghost hunts and investigations at Old Main can be found at the link below; Photographs of the New Mexico Penitentiary by SGHA  We were not able to identify any alternative explanations for the phenomena that were reported by the witnesses. The most notable of the reported phenomena is the observation of a human-shaped … Read moreNew Mexico State Penitentiary (Old Main) Investigation

Ghost hunt and investigation of the KiMo Theater, Albuquerque, NM

This historic theater in Albuquerque is believed to be haunted by several ghosts. The first is a little boy named Bobby who was killed when the hot water heater exploded. The second is a female apparition, seen roaming the halls wearing a bonnet. Nothing more is known of this ghostly presence, but seemingly she doesn't’t … Read moreGhost hunt and investigation of the KiMo Theater, Albuquerque, NM

La Fonda Hotel Investigation

   According to several sources, the hotel is haunted by several different apparitions. One is believed to be Judge Slough who is apparently prone to swooping through the hallways late in the evening. Also, there is also several reports of a man who walks through the dining room and jumps through the floor where the … Read moreLa Fonda Hotel Investigation

La Fonda Hotel, Investigation Report

An old tradition claims that in Spanish times Santa Fe had a single hotel, La Fonda ("The Inn"), at the same location as the present-day La Fonda. However, no documents have been found to confirm that. Local historian Marian Meyer has reported that an American couple, William and Mary Donoho, operated the place from 1833 … Read moreLa Fonda Hotel, Investigation Report

Investigation report on the Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells, Texas

Supposedly one of the most haunted locations in the state of Texas! Paranormal activity that has been reported in the hotel centers around several major areas. These include the ballroom, the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 10th floors, the Brazos room & the lobby. Lights turn on and off by themselves in the Brazos room and the … Read moreInvestigation report on the Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells, Texas

Ghost hunt, investigation of the Crystal Palace Saloon, Tombstone, AZ

Late at night the sounds of footsteps and voices can be heard throughout the building. Some claim that the ghost of Big Nose Kate haunts the saloon as it was one of her favorite places in life. Other apparitions include unidentified cowboys, who have been seen at the bar and walking about various parts of … Read moreGhost hunt, investigation of the Crystal Palace Saloon, Tombstone, AZ

Ghost hunt, investigation of the Red Buffalo Trading Co., Tombstone, AZ

Many people have sighted a female apparition which they believe is the ghost of Morgan Earp's wife, who is searching for her deceased husband even in death. This explanation seems impausible because she accompanied her husband's remains back to California, where he was buried. To view our report, click the link below. http://www.sgha.net/az/Red_Buffalo.pdf

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Investigation Report

Built in 1965, it was called the "Bridge to Nowhere," as there was not enough funding to continue the road from the other side. At 650 feet above the Rio Grande and 1200 feet across, it is the second highest suspension bridge in the United States. Locals in the area say that the bridge is … Read moreRio Grande Gorge Bridge, Investigation Report

Ghost hunt/ investigation of the Monte Vista Hotel, Flagstaff , AZ

This hotel certainly has a variety of ghosts, all stubbornly refusing to check out.  You can also have a great time listening to live music in the haunted cocktail lounge which is the only place to see actual "spirits". When the "haunted" history turns out to be inaccurate, what is left? To view our report, … Read moreGhost hunt/ investigation of the Monte Vista Hotel, Flagstaff , AZ

Quarai Mission, Investigation Report

Like Abó and Las Humanas, red walled Quarai was a thriving pueblo when Oñate first approached it in 1598 to "accept" its oath of allegiance to Spain. Three of Quarai's Spanish priests were head of the New Mexico Inquisition during the 1600s, including Fray Estevan de Perea, Custodian of the Franciscan order in the Salinas … Read moreQuarai Mission, Investigation Report

Abo Mission, Investigation Report

Abo State Monument. Ruins left by former tompiros division of the Pito Indians, on Arroyo Empedradillo. First mentioned in 1598 by Juan de Onate. Became seat of Mission of San Gregorio, founded 1629 by Fray Francisco de Acevedo, who erected a large church and monastery, the walls of which are still standing. Mysterious glowing balls … Read moreAbo Mission, Investigation Report

My House of Old Things, Investigation Report

Because of one woman's dream that future generations might understand and study the frugal and pioneer beginnings of the West, the Museum known as "My House of Old Things" still brings tourists to Ancho from May until October. Jackie Straley Silvers was a descendent of the Straley family who homesteaded there the early part of … Read moreMy House of Old Things, Investigation Report

Ghost hunt, investigation of the Nellie Cashman’s Restaurant , Tombstone, AZ

Employees and patrons at this quaint restaurant have reported the presence of spirits dating back from the frontier days. The playful ghosts are blamed for moving objects and making crashing sounds.The people who own the restaurant do not believe that it is Nellie Cashman, the building's former owner. However, whoever haunts the building is very … Read moreGhost hunt, investigation of the Nellie Cashman’s Restaurant , Tombstone, AZ

Ancho Ghost Town, Investigation Report

The railroad and gold were often the beginnings of these towns. 1899 was Ancho's year of birth due to railroad and gold in the Jicarilla Mountains. But Ancho developed another product. A brick factory made cream colored bricks and were used on homes throughout central New Mexico. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, … Read moreAncho Ghost Town, Investigation Report