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Locations

A world of locations in a single state.

If you can imagine it, chances are you'll find it in New Mexico. The terrain varies from 12,000-foot snow-capped mountains to dry, cracked salt flats. You'll discover eerie, otherworldly, ultra-modern, cool, classic western sets, traditional military, historic Native America, big city skylines, “Anytown USA," the famed Rio Grande, and endless miles of unique landscapes.

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10% Filming Uplift Zone

A 10% tax credit is available for qualified expenditures in New Mexico areas at least sixty miles outside the Santa Fe and Albuquerque City Halls.

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Qualified Production Facilities (QPF) Uplift

An additional 5% tax credit is available if certain criteria are met regarding using qualified production facilities (soundstage/standing set).

The uplift is only applicable for time spent in production at the qualified production facility and does not apply to offices attached to the QPF.

QUALIFIED PRODUCTION FACILITIES


Photo of a NM canyon with a river and fall colors
Photo Credit: Clay Peres

A world of locations in a single state.

If you can imagine it, chances are you'll find it in New Mexico. The terrain varies from 12,000-foot snow-capped mountains to dry, cracked salt flats. You'll discover eerie, otherworldly, ultra-modern, cool, classic western sets, traditional military, historic Native America, big city skylines, “Anytown USA," the famed Rio Grande, and endless miles of unique landscapes.

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    • Operation Soundstage (OSS)
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    • Education
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  • Made in NM
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