Posted in New Mexico May 04, 2020 by Monica Spencer

Rare Vintage Footage From The 1940s Shows You Every Part Of New Mexico

New Mexico has increasingly become a popular location for filming. We’ve been seeing the state’s landscape featured in various films and TV shows recently, such as “Hostiles” and “Better Call Saul.”

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Today, we're going to pay tribute to that film history with a look at an early educational film showing just how enchanting New Mexico can be, from its striking landscapes to its growing cities and towns.

Not many details exist about the film series, which documented life in various states and countries around the world.

The website notes the filmmaker, Carl Dudley, produced hundreds of "travel adventures."

For example, you'll get to see the bustling life happening in downtown Albuquerque...

...or experience the timeless beauty of White Sands National Monument through a tourist walk near Alamogordo.

You'll also get to take a peek at common industries during the time, such as mining, ranching, and farming.

...and get a brief taste of the various cultures found around the state.

That’s amazing, isn’t it? If you do want to continue down memory lane, you can take a peek at some photos featured in a recent article. Read more in Stroll Down Memory Lane With A Peek At What Life In New Mexico Looked Like 50 Years Ago.

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