A Guide to New Mexico Film Locations: From Billy the Kid to Breaking Bad and Beyond

By: Jason Strykowski

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Synopsis: A Guide to New Mexico Film Locations offers a &“call sheet&” to explore many of the Land of Enchantment&’s most iconic film locales, such as those from Easy Rider or Terminator Salvation. From alpine forests to sand dunes, from spaceports to historic ranches, New Mexico&’s movie backdrops showcase the most dramatic and stunning parts of the state. Using this book as a guide, cinephiles, movie buffs, tourists, producers, New Mexico locals, and armchair explorers can retrace the steps of silver-screen cowboys, superheroes, aliens, and outlaws.Author Jason Strykowski showcases fifty spectacular destinations in this guide including White Sands National Park, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the Albuquerque Rail Yards, Ski Santa Fe, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and much, much more. He further gives a glimpse into the many eateries, bars, and hotels where film crews spend their time and offers recommendations for outdoor adventures, indoor shopping, and family-friendly places to play. With plenty of insider tips, this unique guide will inspire readers to experience New Mexico&’s picturesque film locations beyond the screen.Featured Films Include:The Grapes of WrathEasy RiderIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeCowboys & AliensTerminator SalvationThorWild HogsCrazy HeartLone SurvivorNatural Born KillersContactThe Men Who Stare at Goatsand more . . .