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Thursday, June 2, 2005
Around New Mexico
Staff and Wire Reports
Movie Is Finishing Filming in the State
SANTA FE— A new feature-length movie is wrapping up production in New Mexico this week.
"The Far Side of Jericho" has employed a crew of 75 during its 23-day shoot in locations around New Mexico, including Zia Pueblo, Cook Ranch, Bonanza and Diablo Canyon, according to state Economic Development Secretary Rick Homans.
"New Mexico is a terrific location for film production," Homans said. "The beauty and diversity of our state, coupled with our excellent film incentives, continues to attract major productions which creates new jobs and boosts our economy."
New Mexico offers a number of film incentives, including a tax rebate of 20 percent, no-interest loans and film training.
Movie producer Tom Shell said he set out to make a feature film for under $2 million. Solid crews, breathtaking locations and strong financial incentives drew the makers to New Mexico, he said.
"New Mexico had all of the above and has allowed this film to be recognized for what it is and for what it represents," Shell said.
Meetings To Examine Gray Wolf Program
The Adaptive Management Work Group for the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction program will hold a series of public meetings this month to discuss a review of the program and proposed changes.
The meetings will be June 15 in Reserve, June 16 in Silver City, June 17 in Truth or Consequences and June 18 in Albuquerque.
The meetings will include a 30-minute presentation on the program five-year review, proposed standard operating procedures and a proposed one-year moratorium on some new wolf releases followed by a 21/2-hour "open forum" session for the public to speak.
Written comments will be accepted through July 31. Details about the meetings and documents about the review and proposals are available at http://azgfd.gov/wolf and http://mexicanwolf.fws.gov or by calling 346-2525.