| the original state magazine
November 2008
In this Issue:
5 Top Road Trip Movies
The road trip movie reminds Americans that the quest for enlightenment often begins at the on-ramp. Now, Jeff Acker points out that frequently, such travelers also discovered that the road to self-discovery led to New Mexico.
5 Top Movies You've Never Heard Of
Some stories are ahead of their time, don't attract an audience, and thus go straight to video. Elizabeth Gaylynn Baker shows you why these five New Mexico films deserve to be noticed.
5 Top Movies that Shaped a Generation
Judith Fein says it's not surprising that many groundbreaking films were shot in New Mexico, because the state was—and still is—a magnet for folks who dare to buck the mainstream.
10 Top Can't-Miss, Made-In-New Mexico Movies (Interactive Map)
Whether you see these great places on film or with your own eyes, here's your guide to New Mexico as seen on the big screen.
In Every Issue:
One of Our Fifty Is Missing
Experiences of lost New Mexico.
Where Are We? Contest
The first five people to tell us where a photograph was taken each month will receive a state flag pin.
My Secret Place
Actor Efren Ramirez is dazzled in Albuquerque's Old Town.
Destinations
Inspiring Spires: Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Books
Our reviews of the latest Southwest books.
Plus: Author Q&A with Aimée and David Thurlo, authors of the Ella Clah mystery seriesMusic
Emily Drabanski's monthly reviews of current New Mexico CDs. This month: Hot Water by Vivian Thompson
Illustrations above and on the home page by Jeff Drew. Map illustration above by John Inserra.