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NM Film Office Announces Two Feature Films Currently Filming in New Mexico

The New Mexico Film Office today announced two feature films, Squealer and Bad Hombres, currently in production in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Squealer and Bad Hombres join a growing list of productions selecting the Mesilla Valley as a place to shoot their projects. In 2021, Knight, featuring Bruce Willis, Hot Seat, featuring Mel Gibson, The Locksmith, starring Ryan Phillippe and Kate Boswoth, Dig, starring Thomas Jane and Emile Hirsch, as well as the Netflix feature films Chupa and The Price We Pay were all shot in and around the Las Cruces area. “New Mexico’s second largest city, Las Cruces, is quickly developing a reputation as the new film production hot spot in the state,” said Amber Dodson, director, New Mexico Film Office. “Toward the end of 2021, four major notable feature films selected Las Cruces because of the stunning locations, the professionalism of the local film office, a supportive film office and community, and the competitive film incentive that New Mexico offers – including an extra 5% for shooting in the uplift zone which includes Las Cruces. That trend is continuing in 2022 with two more feature films starting up now and more in the pipeline.”  Las Cruces’ growing popularity stems in part from its rich diversity of filming locations that include a broad range of architectural styles, stunning outdoor spaces, and the charming nearby communities of Hatch, Mesilla, and White Sands National Monument. The area has recently doubled for Chihuahua Mexico, downtown Los Angeles, Afghanistan, and West Texas. Perhaps the best asset the area offers is the extra 5% uplift which productions are eligible for as part of New Mexico’s…

Manuel M. Fuentes

Obituary Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, February 10, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Manuel M. Fuentes of Artesia, New Mexico.…

Obituary for Rebecca “Becky” Perez

Rebecca “Becky” Perez Rebecca “Becky” Perez, 55, of W. Church Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away February 2, 2022 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Las…

What It’s Like for Newcomers in Artesia

Being new to town in Artesia, New Mexico can be a bewildering experience for many “import” individuals and families. Small town New Mexico continues to…

Take Action Now- HB6 Threatening Oil and Gas Industry

A legislative committee is again moving forward with House Bill 6—The Zero Future Act. This proposal will impact every sector of New Mexico’s economy by increasing basic energy costs and putting state revenues at risk. This bill would guarantee higher energy costs for everyone: schools and governments operating essential facilities, families heating their homes, and farms delivering food across the state. That’s why we need you to email the legislature right now [2], and tell them to say NO to this HB 6—The Zero Future Act. House Bill 6 – the Zero Future Act – threatens the future of New Mexico by imposing narrow, prescriptive measures that will only limit the innovation we need to help our state reduce emissions. Targeting the oil and natural gas industry, along with every other major economic driver with increased restrictions, New Mexico would suffer massive losses of tax revenue supporting state and local services, cost of living would increase for everyone, and employment opportunities would shrink. This bill would guarantee higher energy costs for everyone: schools and governments to operate facilities, families to heat their homes, and farms to deliver food across the state. That’s why we need you to _email your Legislator right now_ [5], and tell them to OPPOSE this Zero Future Act.  [6] We have provided a pre-written email to make this as easy as possible. Simply enter your information here [7] to get started.…

Shop Local – Valentines Round Up

Are you fine tuning your Valentine’s Day plans this week to celebrate a heartfelt connection? Let Focus help you with some brainstorming. Check out the…

Update from Mayor Janway

Two of the important bills to watch from our end throughout this legislative session address the issue of destination sourcing. Changes to the way gross…

Severe Weather: Emergency Shelter Options

UPDATED PUBLIC NOTICE: Severe weather is expected to last through the weekend. Shelter will be available at the following locations:  The Community of Hope Center…

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