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Films a Blessing and a Curse for Small New Mexico Towns

Posted by: Nate Berg

21 July 2009 - 6:00am

Small towns in New Mexico are increasingly being used as film locations. But for some locals, the invasion of Hollywood is not worth the economic benefits.

More than a dozen film productions have taken place in the small New Mexico town of Las Vegas, where some locals are calling for a film moratorium.

"The filming has brought in a surge of money, but it has also brought tension. Store owners in Las Vegas, complaining that filming hurts their businesses, have clashed with film supporters, even calling for a moratorium on all productions.

As more and more movie production leaves California, sensible small towns across the country are getting a taste of Hollywood glitz -- and it isn't always sweet."

Full Story: In New Mexico, moviemaking isn't always magical
Source: Los Angeles Times, July 20, 2009
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