New Mexico Economic Development Department Secretary Alicia J. Keyes, who has been a lynchpin in bolstering the state’s film production incentives, is departing on July 13.
The former Walt Disney executive and producer of such movies as Biomass and Blaze You Out, has been involved under the leadership of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in building a film, TV and digital media economy in New Mexico which hit a record $855.4M in fiscal 2022, +36% over 2021. Keyes also served as a former film liaison for the city of Albuquerque.
The administration is actively seeking Keyes’ successor.
“New Mexico’s economy is booming, and it’s more diverse than ever before. Wages are higher and we’re seeing historic job numbers,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “That’s no accident. Secretary Keyes’ commitment to carrying out the vision of my administration and her dedication to making New Mexico a great place to live...
The former Walt Disney executive and producer of such movies as Biomass and Blaze You Out, has been involved under the leadership of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in building a film, TV and digital media economy in New Mexico which hit a record $855.4M in fiscal 2022, +36% over 2021. Keyes also served as a former film liaison for the city of Albuquerque.
The administration is actively seeking Keyes’ successor.
“New Mexico’s economy is booming, and it’s more diverse than ever before. Wages are higher and we’re seeing historic job numbers,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “That’s no accident. Secretary Keyes’ commitment to carrying out the vision of my administration and her dedication to making New Mexico a great place to live...
- 7/7/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Bloomberg Originals is launching a new series called Breaking Bread, which will feature in-depth conversations with some of America’s political leaders over their favorite meals.
The series will see author, journalist and host Alexander Heffner (PBS’ The Open Mind) break bread, literally and figuratively, with politically and geographically diverse U.S. governors and senators. Together, they’ll discuss everything from the state of American democracy and the economy, to the nation’s security and morale, to artificial intelligence and natural resources.
Breaking Bread features narration and interviews conducted across the country and will use food as a starting point for exploring the biographies, policy concerns and cuisine preferences of the selected leaders and the places they call home.
The show’s creators say the series will focus on the things that unite Americans, instead of the things that divide them, and how to solve problems together and promote a better understanding of democracy,...
The series will see author, journalist and host Alexander Heffner (PBS’ The Open Mind) break bread, literally and figuratively, with politically and geographically diverse U.S. governors and senators. Together, they’ll discuss everything from the state of American democracy and the economy, to the nation’s security and morale, to artificial intelligence and natural resources.
Breaking Bread features narration and interviews conducted across the country and will use food as a starting point for exploring the biographies, policy concerns and cuisine preferences of the selected leaders and the places they call home.
The show’s creators say the series will focus on the things that unite Americans, instead of the things that divide them, and how to solve problems together and promote a better understanding of democracy,...
- 7/3/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sen. Cory Booker (D-nj) noshes on vegan chicken and waffles, Sen. John Thune (R-Sd) likes cheeseburgers.
The rather simple concept for a series is actually the premise for wide ranging discussions of views and background of top political figures. The series, Breaking Bread, features host Alexander Heffner conversing with Booker and Thune, as well as other figures including New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-wv). One presidential candidate is in the mix on the ten-part series: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who sits for a meal of homegrown bison, potatoes and strawberries.
The series, to debut at 7 p.m. Et on July 4 on Bloomberg Originals, is designed to feature a diversity of political figures from different geographic regions of the country, with visits to some of the state’s attractions in the mix for some of the shows.
The rather simple concept for a series is actually the premise for wide ranging discussions of views and background of top political figures. The series, Breaking Bread, features host Alexander Heffner conversing with Booker and Thune, as well as other figures including New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-wv). One presidential candidate is in the mix on the ten-part series: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who sits for a meal of homegrown bison, potatoes and strawberries.
The series, to debut at 7 p.m. Et on July 4 on Bloomberg Originals, is designed to feature a diversity of political figures from different geographic regions of the country, with visits to some of the state’s attractions in the mix for some of the shows.
- 6/27/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Besides incentives and locations, people make up a crucial component of New Mexico’s production ambitions. The New Mexico Media Academy (Nmma) is getting ready to supply skilled crew for the increasing number of jobs provided by the film and television industry.
Headquartered in the Downtown Albuquerque Rail Yards, the Nmma is a collaborative initiative between industry partners, multiple educational institutions and the state to equip New Mexico residents with the education and skills necessary to work in production.
“Our students will be trained by the best in the industry on state-of-the-art technology to further cultivate the modern film and digital media workforce we are building,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement announcing the academy’s Albuquerque location.
New Mexico hosted more than 100 productions in 2022, including AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and Peacock’s “Poker Face,” and the increased demand for crew...
Headquartered in the Downtown Albuquerque Rail Yards, the Nmma is a collaborative initiative between industry partners, multiple educational institutions and the state to equip New Mexico residents with the education and skills necessary to work in production.
“Our students will be trained by the best in the industry on state-of-the-art technology to further cultivate the modern film and digital media workforce we are building,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement announcing the academy’s Albuquerque location.
New Mexico hosted more than 100 productions in 2022, including AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and Peacock’s “Poker Face,” and the increased demand for crew...
- 5/11/2023
- by Paul Plunkett
- Variety Film + TV
The explosive growth of film and television production in New Mexico has broadened perceptions about its eclectic landscape in a short amount of time, but despite increasingly well-documented evidence to the contrary, some misconceptions stubbornly persist.
“One of the main comments I hear is ‘I didn’t know New Mexico has trees,’” says Amber Dodson, director of the state’s film office.
While the state’s natural elements are undoubtedly beautiful and have stood in as a range of locales for countless film and TV productions, they’re only one factor in the state’s transformation from a short-term production location to a true hotspot for studios looking to put down roots.
New Mexico first established its production tax incentives in 2003, at the same time many states discovered the economic benefits of attracting entertainment industry business. State leadership quickly began developing infrastructure to support production.
“We wanted to change New...
“One of the main comments I hear is ‘I didn’t know New Mexico has trees,’” says Amber Dodson, director of the state’s film office.
While the state’s natural elements are undoubtedly beautiful and have stood in as a range of locales for countless film and TV productions, they’re only one factor in the state’s transformation from a short-term production location to a true hotspot for studios looking to put down roots.
New Mexico first established its production tax incentives in 2003, at the same time many states discovered the economic benefits of attracting entertainment industry business. State leadership quickly began developing infrastructure to support production.
“We wanted to change New...
- 5/11/2023
- by Zoe Hewitt
- Variety Film + TV
The Downtown Albuquerque Railyards will serve as the headquarters for the New Mexico Media Academy, a collaborative workforce development program equipping Nm residents with the skills they need to build successful film and TV careers, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday.
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The training hub formerly known as the Next Generation Media Academy will be constructed in the Boiler Room location of the Railyards which have long been a production hotspot, featuring onscreen in projects ranging from Breaking Bad to The Avengers. A companion campus, serving Southern New Mexico,...
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The training hub formerly known as the Next Generation Media Academy will be constructed in the Boiler Room location of the Railyards which have long been a production hotspot, featuring onscreen in projects ranging from Breaking Bad to The Avengers. A companion campus, serving Southern New Mexico,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood star Alec Baldwin’s attorneys alleged that New Mexico prosecutors committed a “basic legal error” when they charged him with a five-year gun enhancement that did not apply at the time of the ‘Rust’ shooting. In a motion, Baldwin’s lawyers asked Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer to throw out the enhancement as a violation of the constitution’s “ex post facto” clause, reports Variety.
“The prosecutors committed a basic legal error by charging Mr Baldwin under a version of the firearm-enhancement statute that did not exist on the date of the accident,” wrote Baldwin’s legal team, led by Luke Nikas, adding that under the state and federal constitutions, “that version of the statute could not apply to conduct that occurred before it was enacted.”
Baldwin and ‘Rust’ armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed were charged on January 31 with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who was...
“The prosecutors committed a basic legal error by charging Mr Baldwin under a version of the firearm-enhancement statute that did not exist on the date of the accident,” wrote Baldwin’s legal team, led by Luke Nikas, adding that under the state and federal constitutions, “that version of the statute could not apply to conduct that occurred before it was enacted.”
Baldwin and ‘Rust’ armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed were charged on January 31 with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who was...
- 2/11/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Alec Baldwin’s attorneys alleged on Friday that New Mexico prosecutors committed a “basic legal error” when they charged him with a five-year gun enhancement that did not apply at the time of the “Rust” shooting.
In a motion, Baldwin’s lawyers asked Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer to throw out the enhancement as a violation of the constitution’s “ex post facto” clause.
“The prosecutors committed a basic legal error by charging Mr. Baldwin under a version of the firearm-enhancement statute that did not exist on the date of the accident,” wrote Baldwin’s legal team, led by Luke Nikas, adding that under the state and federal constitutions, “that version of the statute could not apply to conduct that occurred before it was enacted.”
Baldwin and “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed were charged on Jan. 31 with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who was shot and...
In a motion, Baldwin’s lawyers asked Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer to throw out the enhancement as a violation of the constitution’s “ex post facto” clause.
“The prosecutors committed a basic legal error by charging Mr. Baldwin under a version of the firearm-enhancement statute that did not exist on the date of the accident,” wrote Baldwin’s legal team, led by Luke Nikas, adding that under the state and federal constitutions, “that version of the statute could not apply to conduct that occurred before it was enacted.”
Baldwin and “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed were charged on Jan. 31 with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who was shot and...
- 2/10/2023
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Alec Baldwin’s lawyer filed a motion on Tuesday to disqualify the special prosecutor in the “Rust” case, arguing she cannot simultaneously serve as a prosecutor and a state legislator.
Andrea Reeb was brought in last year by the First Judicial District Attorney in Santa Fe to assist on the “Rust” case. Reeb, a Republican, had previously served as the elected prosecutor in the state’s Ninth Judicial District.
In November, she was elected to the state House of Representatives.
Baldwin was charged last week with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
In the motion filed on Tuesday, Baldwin’s lawyers argue that the state constitution’s separation of powers provision prohibits Reeb from serving as a prosecutor and as a state lawmaker.
“Doing so vests two core powers of different branches — legislating and prosecuting — in the same person and is thus barred by...
Andrea Reeb was brought in last year by the First Judicial District Attorney in Santa Fe to assist on the “Rust” case. Reeb, a Republican, had previously served as the elected prosecutor in the state’s Ninth Judicial District.
In November, she was elected to the state House of Representatives.
Baldwin was charged last week with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
In the motion filed on Tuesday, Baldwin’s lawyers argue that the state constitution’s separation of powers provision prohibits Reeb from serving as a prosecutor and as a state lawmaker.
“Doing so vests two core powers of different branches — legislating and prosecuting — in the same person and is thus barred by...
- 2/7/2023
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
After 11 seasons and 117 episodes, AMC’s zombie drama “The Walking Dead” is ready to shuffle off this mortal coil. The characters have traveled across several states, met and lost countless friends, and waged wars with walkers and humans alike. As we prepare to say goodbye in the series finale on Sunday, November 20, 2022 let’s take a look at the Top 10 best “The Walking Dead” episodes of all time.
10. “Here’s Negan” – Season 10, Episode 22
The six pandemic episodes of Season 10 vary wildly in style and in quality. But the final installment, “Here’s Negan,” provided an inspired backstory for Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s villain. Morgan’s real-life spouse Hilary Burton-Morgan steps in to play Negan’s wife Lucille, in what might just be the most emotionally raw performance from the actress to date. It’s devastating to watch the real-life pair play the emotional gut punch at the end of the episode.
10. “Here’s Negan” – Season 10, Episode 22
The six pandemic episodes of Season 10 vary wildly in style and in quality. But the final installment, “Here’s Negan,” provided an inspired backstory for Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s villain. Morgan’s real-life spouse Hilary Burton-Morgan steps in to play Negan’s wife Lucille, in what might just be the most emotionally raw performance from the actress to date. It’s devastating to watch the real-life pair play the emotional gut punch at the end of the episode.
- 11/18/2022
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Life is brutal in the zombie apocalypse. AMC’s “The Walking Dead” has killed off dozens of characters over the course of its 11-season run, from series regulars to beloved guest stars. Character deaths can deliver shocking gore (like when Emmy nominee Tyler James Wilson’s Noah has his face ripped apart in a revolving door) or a final heroic moment (as when Tony and Emmy nominee Tovah Feldshuh’s Deanna sacrifices herself while delivering a defiant scream). But the most memorable ends are the ones that rip at the hearts of viewers and leave them in a puddle of tears.
As “The Walking Dead” rockets toward its November 20 series finale, here are the top five most emotional deaths from the past 11 seasons.
Carl Grimes
If only one character was going to survive from the first season to the last, fans surely believed it was Carl (Chandler Riggs). As the...
As “The Walking Dead” rockets toward its November 20 series finale, here are the top five most emotional deaths from the past 11 seasons.
Carl Grimes
If only one character was going to survive from the first season to the last, fans surely believed it was Carl (Chandler Riggs). As the...
- 11/13/2022
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
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Razor-thin margins around the country left control of Congress undetermined Wednesday, but Democrats showed surprising strength in the midterm election, topping Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag his party to key defeats.
In the most heartening news for Democrats, John Fetterman flipped Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Senate seat that’s key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber. But Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin won reelection, raising the stakes of races in Nevada, Georgia and Arizona that were too early to call but could determine the majority.
In the House, Democrats kept seats in districts from Virginia to Kansas to Rhode Island, while many districts in states like New York and California had not been called.
Democrats also were successful in governors’ races,...
Razor-thin margins around the country left control of Congress undetermined Wednesday, but Democrats showed surprising strength in the midterm election, topping Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag his party to key defeats.
In the most heartening news for Democrats, John Fetterman flipped Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Senate seat that’s key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber. But Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin won reelection, raising the stakes of races in Nevada, Georgia and Arizona that were too early to call but could determine the majority.
In the House, Democrats kept seats in districts from Virginia to Kansas to Rhode Island, while many districts in states like New York and California had not been called.
Democrats also were successful in governors’ races,...
- 11/9/2022
- by Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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California-based 828 Productions will join Netflix and NBCUniversal and set up a new full-service film and production shop in New Mexico, the state’s governor’s office said Wednesday.
Over the next six years, 828 Productions plans to invest 75 million to build a 300,000-square-foot studio and 20-acre backlot in Las Cruces. It intends to shoot its first production in the studio before the end of the year and spend 350 million on productions over the next decade. (Recent films from 828 Productions include Helen’s Dead, Those Who Walk Away and The Fallout.)
Todd Lundbohm, founder and CEO of 828 Productions, said in a statement that moving headquarters was about “putting down roots.” He continued, “This is a town on the rise, with a wealth of opportunity just waiting to be tapped into. At 828, we’re passionate about story and film as an art form, but we’re...
California-based 828 Productions will join Netflix and NBCUniversal and set up a new full-service film and production shop in New Mexico, the state’s governor’s office said Wednesday.
Over the next six years, 828 Productions plans to invest 75 million to build a 300,000-square-foot studio and 20-acre backlot in Las Cruces. It intends to shoot its first production in the studio before the end of the year and spend 350 million on productions over the next decade. (Recent films from 828 Productions include Helen’s Dead, Those Who Walk Away and The Fallout.)
Todd Lundbohm, founder and CEO of 828 Productions, said in a statement that moving headquarters was about “putting down roots.” He continued, “This is a town on the rise, with a wealth of opportunity just waiting to be tapped into. At 828, we’re passionate about story and film as an art form, but we’re...
- 8/17/2022
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
California Governor Gavin Newsom headlined a fundraiser on Friday at the Los Angeles home of Ellen Bronfman Hauptman and Andrew Hauptman that raised more than 1 million to back the Democratic Governors Association, according to organizers.
Others on the bill along with Newsom were Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Governor Jared Polis of Colorado, Governor Steve Sisolak of Nevada and Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, organizers said. All except Cooper are campaigning for reelection this year.
About 40 guests attended the event. Andrew Hauptman, who is the chairman of Andell Holdings, a private investment firm, was a major Democratic fundraiser in 2020 and last month hosted President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at their home for a Democratic National Committee event that raised almost 2.5 million. The strategic consulting firm Gonring Lin Spahn organized both events, along with...
Others on the bill along with Newsom were Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Governor Jared Polis of Colorado, Governor Steve Sisolak of Nevada and Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, organizers said. All except Cooper are campaigning for reelection this year.
About 40 guests attended the event. Andrew Hauptman, who is the chairman of Andell Holdings, a private investment firm, was a major Democratic fundraiser in 2020 and last month hosted President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at their home for a Democratic National Committee event that raised almost 2.5 million. The strategic consulting firm Gonring Lin Spahn organized both events, along with...
- 7/23/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Direct spending into New Mexico’s economy by the film, TV and digital media production industry reached a record 855.4 million in fiscal year 2022, a 36 increase over fiscal 2021, according to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The state, whose latest fiscal year ended June 30, hosted 109 total productions – 55 films and 54 television shows – during the year, which was up from 76 in fiscal year 2021 and 78 in fiscal year 2020. Total worker days reached 668,708, up from 547,356 last year and 255,156 the year before.
The state gives out about 130 million a year in film incentives, and according to the New Mexico Film Office, for “92 of productions in New Mexico, the incentive is the most important factor identified by decision-makers when choosing where to produce film and television projects. Only 8 of total production would have existed in New Mexico without the film incentive.”
“Another record year for film and television industry spending makes it as clear as ever that...
The state, whose latest fiscal year ended June 30, hosted 109 total productions – 55 films and 54 television shows – during the year, which was up from 76 in fiscal year 2021 and 78 in fiscal year 2020. Total worker days reached 668,708, up from 547,356 last year and 255,156 the year before.
The state gives out about 130 million a year in film incentives, and according to the New Mexico Film Office, for “92 of productions in New Mexico, the incentive is the most important factor identified by decision-makers when choosing where to produce film and television projects. Only 8 of total production would have existed in New Mexico without the film incentive.”
“Another record year for film and television industry spending makes it as clear as ever that...
- 7/14/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
New Mexico’s government has allocated $40 million in funding for the establishment of a new film, TV and digital academy in Albuquerque dubbed the Next Generation Media Academy.
The funding, which New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law March 9, will cover equipment and material costs to train up New Mexicans to work in the state’s thriving film, television and digital media industry.
Ngma will be located in Bernalillo County and will provide state-of-the-art sound stages, equipment, technology and materials. A proposed satellite campus in Las Cruces is also in development, with plans to offer bilingual training programs. Once constructed, Ngma has an initial goal of admitting 1,000 students per year.
According to the New Mexico Film Office, an estimated 9,000 New Mexicans are employed in the state’s film, television and digital media industry and in 2021, when a total of 103 productions registered with the local film organization to film...
The funding, which New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law March 9, will cover equipment and material costs to train up New Mexicans to work in the state’s thriving film, television and digital media industry.
Ngma will be located in Bernalillo County and will provide state-of-the-art sound stages, equipment, technology and materials. A proposed satellite campus in Las Cruces is also in development, with plans to offer bilingual training programs. Once constructed, Ngma has an initial goal of admitting 1,000 students per year.
According to the New Mexico Film Office, an estimated 9,000 New Mexicans are employed in the state’s film, television and digital media industry and in 2021, when a total of 103 productions registered with the local film organization to film...
- 3/16/2022
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
A new bill would require film workers in New Mexico to pass a hunter safety course if firearms are present on set.
The bill, Sb 188, was introduced on Monday by Sen. Cliff Pirtle, R-Roswell. It is the Legislature’s first attempt to respond to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” near Santa Fe last October.
In an interview, Pirtle said the proposal is a simple step to ensure job site safety.
“A lot of the people in these movies haven’t grown up around firearms like I have,” he told Variety. “They don’t know the difference between properly handling the firearm and improperly doing so.”
Hutchins was killed when Alec Baldwin fired what he thought was a “cold” gun on set. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s investigators are still piecing together how the Colt .45 came to be loaded with a live round, instead of dummies.
The bill, Sb 188, was introduced on Monday by Sen. Cliff Pirtle, R-Roswell. It is the Legislature’s first attempt to respond to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” near Santa Fe last October.
In an interview, Pirtle said the proposal is a simple step to ensure job site safety.
“A lot of the people in these movies haven’t grown up around firearms like I have,” he told Variety. “They don’t know the difference between properly handling the firearm and improperly doing so.”
Hutchins was killed when Alec Baldwin fired what he thought was a “cold” gun on set. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s investigators are still piecing together how the Colt .45 came to be loaded with a live round, instead of dummies.
- 2/1/2022
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
A New Mexico State senator on Monday introduced legislation that would require actors and other crew members to take a gun-safety course offered by the New Mexico Game and Fish Department, a move that comes just more than three months after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Santa Fe set of Rust.
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Fe Da is investigating the incident, in which a gun being held by star and producer Alec Baldwin discharged, with the live ammunition striking and killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. No charges have been filed.
Cliff Pirtle, a Republican state senator from Roswell, Nm, has a pair of credits in Western movies, according to IMDb: 2018’s Deadman Standing and 2021’s Death Alley. His bill would require the safety course, which is tailored to hunters, for any production in the state where firearms are present.
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Fe Da is investigating the incident, in which a gun being held by star and producer Alec Baldwin discharged, with the live ammunition striking and killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. No charges have been filed.
Cliff Pirtle, a Republican state senator from Roswell, Nm, has a pair of credits in Western movies, according to IMDb: 2018’s Deadman Standing and 2021’s Death Alley. His bill would require the safety course, which is tailored to hunters, for any production in the state where firearms are present.
- 2/1/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
To handle pyrotechnics on a movie set in California, you need a license, which requires five letters of recommendation, two years of apprenticeship, and passing a written test.
But to be an armorer, all you need is a background check. And in other states, you don’t even need that.
“There’s no actual rules,” said Joe Martinez, who works as an armorer in Hollywood. “There isn’t any official anything.”
The “Rust” tragedy, in which cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed by a live round in New Mexico, has prompted calls for industrywide reform. Some, including a California state senator, have advocated banning “real” guns — that is, guns capable of firing a live round — from sets entirely.
But others in the industry have suggested that would be impractical, and pointed instead to imposing some credentials to work as a film armorer.
“I do agree with permitting,” said Scott Rasmussen, a film armorer based in Albuquerque.
But to be an armorer, all you need is a background check. And in other states, you don’t even need that.
“There’s no actual rules,” said Joe Martinez, who works as an armorer in Hollywood. “There isn’t any official anything.”
The “Rust” tragedy, in which cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed by a live round in New Mexico, has prompted calls for industrywide reform. Some, including a California state senator, have advocated banning “real” guns — that is, guns capable of firing a live round — from sets entirely.
But others in the industry have suggested that would be impractical, and pointed instead to imposing some credentials to work as a film armorer.
“I do agree with permitting,” said Scott Rasmussen, a film armorer based in Albuquerque.
- 11/4/2021
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
While Santa Fe Sheriff’s investigators continue to determine what happened on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie Rust, a California lawmaker is moving forward with plans to introduce legislation that would restrict the use of live ammunition on film sets, along with and weapons capable to firing such rounds.
State Sen. Dave Cortese said that he has received input from the state legislative counsel’s office on the draft of the bill, though the exact text can’t be released yet under Senate rules.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was injured on October 21 when Baldwin, while rehearsing a scene, fired from a prop gun. Authorities in New Mexico said that a live lead round was in the gun that was handed to the actor. No one has been charged.
Cortese, the chair of the Senate Labor Committee, said in an interview that his legislation...
State Sen. Dave Cortese said that he has received input from the state legislative counsel’s office on the draft of the bill, though the exact text can’t be released yet under Senate rules.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was injured on October 21 when Baldwin, while rehearsing a scene, fired from a prop gun. Authorities in New Mexico said that a live lead round was in the gun that was handed to the actor. No one has been charged.
Cortese, the chair of the Senate Labor Committee, said in an interview that his legislation...
- 11/1/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
While acting on four seasons of FX’s “American Horror Story,” Leslie Grossman estimates she’s been called upon to shoot a gun “several times.”
“They’re never real guns,” she says. “Nine times out of 10, I’m using a rubber gun.” When the scene does call for a more dramatic close-up of a gun firing with a physical recoil, Grossman says she usually shoots an air gun instead, with effects added in post-production to enhance authenticity. On the most recent season, “American Horror Story: Double Feature,” Grossman recalls only using rubber guns, even while shooting them.
“I even said, ‘Wait, is this gonna look super fake?’ And they’re like, ‘Oh, we can fix anything later to make it look super real.’ And they did, and it looked really real,” she said.
The deadly shooting on the set of the independent film “Rust” that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and...
“They’re never real guns,” she says. “Nine times out of 10, I’m using a rubber gun.” When the scene does call for a more dramatic close-up of a gun firing with a physical recoil, Grossman says she usually shoots an air gun instead, with effects added in post-production to enhance authenticity. On the most recent season, “American Horror Story: Double Feature,” Grossman recalls only using rubber guns, even while shooting them.
“I even said, ‘Wait, is this gonna look super fake?’ And they’re like, ‘Oh, we can fix anything later to make it look super real.’ And they did, and it looked really real,” she said.
The deadly shooting on the set of the independent film “Rust” that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and...
- 10/27/2021
- by Adam B. Vary and Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz introduced a resolution today to support legislation that would eliminate live guns and ammunition from television and movie productions following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after a weapon discharged as star Alec Baldwin handled it on set.
“While movies can be convincing and very realistic — they are supposed to be make-believe,” said Koretz, who introduced the resolution. “A single gun accident, let alone a fatality, like the one that occurred on the Rust set and the ones that killed Brandon Lee and Jon-Erik Hexum destroy the lives of not only the victims and their families, but the lives of the other actors and crew who forever after are burdened with the emotional trauma of avoidable accidents.
“The idea that even one misfire has caused danger is outrageous,” he continued. “The clear solution is banishing live guns and ammunition from the sets of television...
“While movies can be convincing and very realistic — they are supposed to be make-believe,” said Koretz, who introduced the resolution. “A single gun accident, let alone a fatality, like the one that occurred on the Rust set and the ones that killed Brandon Lee and Jon-Erik Hexum destroy the lives of not only the victims and their families, but the lives of the other actors and crew who forever after are burdened with the emotional trauma of avoidable accidents.
“The idea that even one misfire has caused danger is outrageous,” he continued. “The clear solution is banishing live guns and ammunition from the sets of television...
- 10/27/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham elaborated on her call for the entertainment industry to adopt new safety protocols following the shooting during a rehearsal on the Alec Baldwin set of Rust, warning that that state would take action if sufficient measures are not adopted.
Lujan Grisham’s office issued a statement following a press conference in which Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said that a live lead round was in the gun that was handed to Baldwin. The actor fired, killing cinematographer Halya Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
“Workplace safety in any and every industry in New Mexico is absolutely paramount,” Lujan Grisham said. “A workplace death is never acceptable and must compel an analysis of what can and should be done better.”
She added, “My full expectation is that the film and television industry will, at the conclusion of the investigation into this tragic incident and...
Lujan Grisham’s office issued a statement following a press conference in which Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said that a live lead round was in the gun that was handed to Baldwin. The actor fired, killing cinematographer Halya Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
“Workplace safety in any and every industry in New Mexico is absolutely paramount,” Lujan Grisham said. “A workplace death is never acceptable and must compel an analysis of what can and should be done better.”
She added, “My full expectation is that the film and television industry will, at the conclusion of the investigation into this tragic incident and...
- 10/27/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Tuesday that the state is prepared to take action to improve safety on film sets if the industry’s doesn’t.
“My expectation is the industry better step up and identify any number of additional improvements and safeguards,” she said at a news conference, reported by the Albuquerque Journal. “If the industry doesn’t come forward with very specific accountable safeguards, they should expect that we will.”
Her comments come in the wake of the death last Thursday of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was accidentally shot and killed during rehearsals for a scene in the indie Western outside of Santa Fe. Grisham called it a “horrible, unnecessary, preventable tragedy.”
She was joined at the press conference by Alicia Keyes, the state’s Economic Development Secretary, who said she’s been talking to industry leaders about possible changes to the state’s film safety protocols.
“My expectation is the industry better step up and identify any number of additional improvements and safeguards,” she said at a news conference, reported by the Albuquerque Journal. “If the industry doesn’t come forward with very specific accountable safeguards, they should expect that we will.”
Her comments come in the wake of the death last Thursday of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was accidentally shot and killed during rehearsals for a scene in the indie Western outside of Santa Fe. Grisham called it a “horrible, unnecessary, preventable tragedy.”
She was joined at the press conference by Alicia Keyes, the state’s Economic Development Secretary, who said she’s been talking to industry leaders about possible changes to the state’s film safety protocols.
- 10/26/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
A leading film and television union in New Mexico has criticized the producers of “Rust” for replacing workers with non-union members and for ignoring complaints about conditions on the set of the Western. The statement by IATSE Local 480 comes in the wake of a fatal accident during filming of “Rust” last week, in which a gun handled by the film’s star and producer Alec Baldwin accidentally discharged killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.
The incident occurred at the Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Baldwin was rehearsing a quick draw and had been told he was handling an unloaded gun.
“We have been greatly disturbed by media reports that the producers employed non-union persons in craft positions and, worse, used them to replace skilled union members who were protesting their working conditions,” the union said in a statement. “That is inexcusable. We are all...
The incident occurred at the Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Baldwin was rehearsing a quick draw and had been told he was handling an unloaded gun.
“We have been greatly disturbed by media reports that the producers employed non-union persons in craft positions and, worse, used them to replace skilled union members who were protesting their working conditions,” the union said in a statement. “That is inexcusable. We are all...
- 10/26/2021
- by Brent Lang and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
20th TV/ABC’s hit series Big Sky is moving production on Season 2 to Rio Rancho, New Mexico, the New Mexico Film Office said today. The first season was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. The series will film from August 2021 through April 2022.
“The decision of Big Sky to film season 2 in New Mexico shows we have created a resilient and thriving film industry. This production will support jobs for thousands of New Mexicans well into 2022 and boost spending to the many local businesses that provide goods and services to this industry.” said New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The storyline will not shift on the series, which is set in Montana.
“From the competitive incentive, a world-class crew, infrastructure, and close proximity to L.A. the secret is out – New Mexico offers an established ecosystem and is the place to be for film and TV. We are thrilled to have...
“The decision of Big Sky to film season 2 in New Mexico shows we have created a resilient and thriving film industry. This production will support jobs for thousands of New Mexicans well into 2022 and boost spending to the many local businesses that provide goods and services to this industry.” said New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The storyline will not shift on the series, which is set in Montana.
“From the competitive incentive, a world-class crew, infrastructure, and close proximity to L.A. the secret is out – New Mexico offers an established ecosystem and is the place to be for film and TV. We are thrilled to have...
- 8/12/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“We need to get extremely brave,” said Jane Fonda, the legendary actor who has spent her 80s fighting for climate change reform.
At the Emily’s List fourth annual pre-Oscars event on Tuesday, “The First but Not the Last,” Fonda gathered virtually with Regina King, Lucy Liu, Samantha Bee and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on a panel moderated by Zerlina Maxwell. The panelists discussed the importance of Emily’s List’s mission to elect democratic pro-choice women into office and what it means to be a woman in power.
Chelsea Handler, who joined forces with the organization four years ago, opened the event by detailing Emily’s List’s recent accomplishments, including helping elect the first Muslim and Native American women to Congress, as well as the first female vice president, Kamala Harris.
Handler said women hold only 25% of congressional seats while comprising over half the population.
“It...
At the Emily’s List fourth annual pre-Oscars event on Tuesday, “The First but Not the Last,” Fonda gathered virtually with Regina King, Lucy Liu, Samantha Bee and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on a panel moderated by Zerlina Maxwell. The panelists discussed the importance of Emily’s List’s mission to elect democratic pro-choice women into office and what it means to be a woman in power.
Chelsea Handler, who joined forces with the organization four years ago, opened the event by detailing Emily’s List’s recent accomplishments, including helping elect the first Muslim and Native American women to Congress, as well as the first female vice president, Kamala Harris.
Handler said women hold only 25% of congressional seats while comprising over half the population.
“It...
- 4/21/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Lucy Liu could teach a seminar in what living intentionally in Hollywood looks like. The Elementary actress joined other powerful women, like Regina King, Samantha Bee, Jane Fonda, and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for a conversation with Emily's List on April 20. During the "First but Not the Last" chat, Lucy opened up about what she looks for when choosing a role, how she's outgrown the industry's competitive nature, and how the coronavirus pandemic made her feel more powerful in the end.
Lucy's body of work spans decades, including several different iconic characters. As she told moderator Zerlina Maxwell, this breadth of roles and projects is intentional. "Choosing characters is something that I want to keep varied for myself as an artist," Lucy explained. She seeks to explore the world outside of her own "microcosm" and prioritizes staying true to herself above all else. "We don't want to just...
Lucy's body of work spans decades, including several different iconic characters. As she told moderator Zerlina Maxwell, this breadth of roles and projects is intentional. "Choosing characters is something that I want to keep varied for myself as an artist," Lucy explained. She seeks to explore the world outside of her own "microcosm" and prioritizes staying true to herself above all else. "We don't want to just...
- 4/21/2021
- by Karenna Meredith
- Popsugar.com
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed the cannabis bill the state’s legislature passed last month, making New Mexico the 17th state to legalize the drug for recreational use. Lujan Grisham had pushed for the passage of the Cannabis Regulation Act last month, and so putting her signature on it to make it official was only a formality. “This legislation is a major, major step forward for our state,” she wrote on Twitter. “Legalized adult-use cannabis is going to change the way we think about New Mexico for the better — our workforce,...
- 4/12/2021
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Emily’s List will host its fourth annual pre-Oscars event on April 20 with a program titled “The First But Not the Last” that will pay tribute to Hollywood trailblazers who, like Vice President Kamala Harris, have broken glass ceilings.
The virtual event will feature a panel discussion hosted by the Emily’s List Creative Council featuring confirmed guests like Oscar winners Jane Fonda and Regina King, actress and filmmaker Lucy Liu, and late-night host Samantha Bee with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
In addition to the panel, Emily’s List board of directors vice chair Paul Bernon will lead a ...
The virtual event will feature a panel discussion hosted by the Emily’s List Creative Council featuring confirmed guests like Oscar winners Jane Fonda and Regina King, actress and filmmaker Lucy Liu, and late-night host Samantha Bee with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
In addition to the panel, Emily’s List board of directors vice chair Paul Bernon will lead a ...
Emily’s List will host its fourth annual pre-Oscars event on April 20 with a program titled “The First But Not the Last” that will pay tribute to Hollywood trailblazers who, like Vice President Kamala Harris, have broken glass ceilings.
The virtual event will feature a panel discussion hosted by the Emily’s List Creative Council featuring confirmed guests like Oscar winners Jane Fonda and Regina King, actress and filmmaker Lucy Liu, and late-night host Samantha Bee with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
In addition to the panel, Emily’s List board of directors vice chair Paul Bernon will lead a ...
The virtual event will feature a panel discussion hosted by the Emily’s List Creative Council featuring confirmed guests like Oscar winners Jane Fonda and Regina King, actress and filmmaker Lucy Liu, and late-night host Samantha Bee with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
In addition to the panel, Emily’s List board of directors vice chair Paul Bernon will lead a ...
An upcoming benefit concert, Food for Love, will feature David Byrne, Jackson Browne, the Chicks, Kurt Vile, and dozens of other artists performing to help raise money to feed New Mexico’s hungry. The stream will be broadcast on February 13th via the Food for Love website and on YouTube.
“February 13th (Valentine’s Day Eve), some musician friends of mine, and many I’ve never met, are doing a virtual concert to raise money for meals for New Mexico’s hardest hit,” Byrne wrote in a statement, mailed to his newsletter subscribers.
“February 13th (Valentine’s Day Eve), some musician friends of mine, and many I’ve never met, are doing a virtual concert to raise money for meals for New Mexico’s hardest hit,” Byrne wrote in a statement, mailed to his newsletter subscribers.
- 2/1/2021
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix is expanding its footprint in New Mexico, announcing Monday that it is expanding Abq Studios and pledging an additional $1 billion in production spending there.
The investment, per a release from the streaming giant, will create about 1,000 production jobs in New Mexico over the next decade as well as 1,467 construction jobs to complete the expansion.
Calling Netflix an “incredible partner,” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praised the streamer in a statement for “pushing the boundaries of innovation and expansion while providing fulfilling work opportunities for so many New Mexicans.”
“My administration has expanded our state’s competitive film incentives, facilitating higher-wage employment for New Mexicans all across the state, and increased opportunities for rural communities,” she said. “I am glad Netflix has chosen to double-down on its commitment to our state, and our partnership will continue to grow for the benefit of New Mexicans across the board.”
The proposed...
The investment, per a release from the streaming giant, will create about 1,000 production jobs in New Mexico over the next decade as well as 1,467 construction jobs to complete the expansion.
Calling Netflix an “incredible partner,” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praised the streamer in a statement for “pushing the boundaries of innovation and expansion while providing fulfilling work opportunities for so many New Mexicans.”
“My administration has expanded our state’s competitive film incentives, facilitating higher-wage employment for New Mexicans all across the state, and increased opportunities for rural communities,” she said. “I am glad Netflix has chosen to double-down on its commitment to our state, and our partnership will continue to grow for the benefit of New Mexicans across the board.”
The proposed...
- 11/23/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos are right now announcing that Netflix will boost its presence in the state by expanding its Abq Studios and committing to an additional $1 billion in production spending.
The Studio expansion will add 300 acres to the company’s existing studios, located in Albuquerque’s Mesa Del Sol area. They said it will make Abq Studios one of the largest high-tech and sustainable film production facilities in North America. The new investment will create an estimated 1,000 production jobs in New Mexico over the next ten years, along with 1,467 construction jobs to complete the expansion. The Abq Studios will bring $150 million in capital expenditures as up to 10 stages will be added as well as post-production services, production offices, mills, backlots, and training facilities, wardrobe suites, a commissary to support meals and craft services, and other flex buildings to support productions.
The Studio expansion will add 300 acres to the company’s existing studios, located in Albuquerque’s Mesa Del Sol area. They said it will make Abq Studios one of the largest high-tech and sustainable film production facilities in North America. The new investment will create an estimated 1,000 production jobs in New Mexico over the next ten years, along with 1,467 construction jobs to complete the expansion. The Abq Studios will bring $150 million in capital expenditures as up to 10 stages will be added as well as post-production services, production offices, mills, backlots, and training facilities, wardrobe suites, a commissary to support meals and craft services, and other flex buildings to support productions.
- 11/23/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Kamala Harris will deliver the most important speech, so far, in her career, at tonight’s Democratic National Convention, as she accepts the nomination for vice president.
Pundits and analysts will pay particular attention to her ability to communicate effectively to a virtual audience, which more likely than not will be the way things will be as political season enters its final stretch in the fall campaign. She will be speaking at the Chase Center in Wilmington, De, restricted to a network pool.
A lot of people in Hollywood are watching: Harris has long cultivated ties to the entertainment business, centered in her home state, and her best friend is Chrisette Hudlin, a PR consultant married to director-writer Reginald Hudlin. It was Chrisette Hudlin who set up Harris on a blind date with entertainment lawyer Doug Emhoff, now her husband.
Democrats also have the star power of former president Barack Obama,...
Pundits and analysts will pay particular attention to her ability to communicate effectively to a virtual audience, which more likely than not will be the way things will be as political season enters its final stretch in the fall campaign. She will be speaking at the Chase Center in Wilmington, De, restricted to a network pool.
A lot of people in Hollywood are watching: Harris has long cultivated ties to the entertainment business, centered in her home state, and her best friend is Chrisette Hudlin, a PR consultant married to director-writer Reginald Hudlin. It was Chrisette Hudlin who set up Harris on a blind date with entertainment lawyer Doug Emhoff, now her husband.
Democrats also have the star power of former president Barack Obama,...
- 8/19/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
How Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Big Bet on Covid-19 Testing Helped Curb the Outbreak in New Mexico
Michelle Lujan Grisham was ready for the coronavirus — or at least as ready as a governor can be for a once-in-several-generations pandemic to ravage every aspect of life in their state.
The former health secretary and U.S. representative from New Mexico who took over the state’s highest office in 2019 drew on her experience dealing with infectious diseases to get out in front of Covid-19. She declared a statewide health emergency on March 11th, when only four cases had been confirmed, and hospitals were offering free drive-through testing at hospitals just two days later.
The former health secretary and U.S. representative from New Mexico who took over the state’s highest office in 2019 drew on her experience dealing with infectious diseases to get out in front of Covid-19. She declared a statewide health emergency on March 11th, when only four cases had been confirmed, and hospitals were offering free drive-through testing at hospitals just two days later.
- 6/9/2020
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
New Mexico isn’t going to wait for federal action to make public colleges and universities more affordable. On Wednesday, the state went ahead and said it hopes to make them all tuition-free.
Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the ambitious plan to allow all of the state’s residents to attend all of its public colleges and universities for free. While several states have taken half-measure approaches to making higher education more affordable — such as only making two-year schools tuition free, or offering tuition-free admission only to certain residents...
Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the ambitious plan to allow all of the state’s residents to attend all of its public colleges and universities for free. While several states have taken half-measure approaches to making higher education more affordable — such as only making two-year schools tuition free, or offering tuition-free admission only to certain residents...
- 9/18/2019
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Company pledges to spend $500m on production over next ten years.
NBCUniversal has announced plans to build a television and film studio in Albuquerque, the largest city in the western state of New Mexico, as the fallout from controversial abortion bills in Georgia, Louisiana and others boosts the appeal of alternative locations.
Over the next ten years, NBCU plans to produce projects at the facility that will result in $500m in direct production spending. Basic cable series Briarpatch, from Universal Content Production, has already committed to film in Albuquerque.
The facility, a warehouse conversion being developed at a cost of...
NBCUniversal has announced plans to build a television and film studio in Albuquerque, the largest city in the western state of New Mexico, as the fallout from controversial abortion bills in Georgia, Louisiana and others boosts the appeal of alternative locations.
Over the next ten years, NBCU plans to produce projects at the facility that will result in $500m in direct production spending. Basic cable series Briarpatch, from Universal Content Production, has already committed to film in Albuquerque.
The facility, a warehouse conversion being developed at a cost of...
- 6/14/2019
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
NBCUniversal is setting up shop in New Mexico, announcing plans on Friday to build a new TV and film studio in Albuquerque and pledging to spend $500 million in production over the next 10 years.
NBCU is entering into a 10-year venture with Garcia Realty and Development to redevelop an empty free-span warehouse in the New Mexico area into a state-of-the-art studio with two sound stages, offices and a mill. Over the next 10 years, NBCUniversal will produce television and film projects at the Albuquerque facility, with the aim of reaching $500 million in direct production spending.
“We are growing New Mexico’s film industry, diversifying our economy and creating exciting jobs – this is a home run deal,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “I’m incredibly thrilled to welcome our state’s new partner, NBCUniversal. The media industry is increasingly vital to our state’s workforce, providing stable long-term employment for talented individuals of every age,...
NBCU is entering into a 10-year venture with Garcia Realty and Development to redevelop an empty free-span warehouse in the New Mexico area into a state-of-the-art studio with two sound stages, offices and a mill. Over the next 10 years, NBCUniversal will produce television and film projects at the Albuquerque facility, with the aim of reaching $500 million in direct production spending.
“We are growing New Mexico’s film industry, diversifying our economy and creating exciting jobs – this is a home run deal,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “I’m incredibly thrilled to welcome our state’s new partner, NBCUniversal. The media industry is increasingly vital to our state’s workforce, providing stable long-term employment for talented individuals of every age,...
- 6/14/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Legislators who want recreational cannabis in New Mexico have just a few days to get a bill to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk before the legislative session ends March 16th. Even if it doesn’t pass, the bill’s arrangement — which establishes a network of cannabis dispensaries owned and operated by the state — could serve as a national model for other states, for better or worse.
It wasn’t always this way. When legislators in the state House first introduced a bill for recreational cannabis in January, state ownership...
It wasn’t always this way. When legislators in the state House first introduced a bill for recreational cannabis in January, state ownership...
- 3/14/2019
- by Aaron Cantú
- Rollingstone.com
Deb Haaland moved around a lot as a kid. Her dad was in the Army, her mom was in the Navy, and she says she attended 13 schools before graduating in Albuquerque. But she has deep roots in New Mexico — really deep. The Pueblo of Laguna tribe, of which she’s a member, have lived in the area since at least 1300 A.D. Her grandfather worked for the railroad in Winslow; her grandmother told her stories of watching the road that would become Route 66 as it was paved for the first time.
- 8/18/2018
- by Tessa Stuart
- Rollingstone.com
Updated with Trump’s announcement, signing and text of executive order: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending his policy of snatching children from immigrant parents crossing the southern border; nuking his previous position that only Congress could fix his baby separation/detention. Read the full text below.
“Republicans insist on security for our country. And we will have that. At the same time we have compassion and we want to keep families together. It’s very important,” Trump said at one of those White House gatherings of Gop lawmakers and officials of which he is so fond.
“I’ll be signing something in a little while that’s going to do that.”
“The people in this room want to do that, and are working on various pieces of legislation to get it done. But I’ll be doing something that’s somewhat preemptive, but ultimately will be matched by legislation,...
“Republicans insist on security for our country. And we will have that. At the same time we have compassion and we want to keep families together. It’s very important,” Trump said at one of those White House gatherings of Gop lawmakers and officials of which he is so fond.
“I’ll be signing something in a little while that’s going to do that.”
“The people in this room want to do that, and are working on various pieces of legislation to get it done. But I’ll be doing something that’s somewhat preemptive, but ultimately will be matched by legislation,...
- 6/20/2018
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
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