MEDIA ADVISORY NM Film Expands to Lea County
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Governor
Rob Black
Cabinet Secretary
Steve Graham
Director
MEDIA ADVISORY:
October 23, 2025
HAPPENING FRIDAY:
Contact: Dolores Martinez
dolores.martinez@nmfilm.com
Lea County launches official film office, anchoring production in Southeastern New Mexico
New Feature Film to be Shot in the County
Hobbs, NM — The Lea County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) , in partnership with Inspirado.tv, will host the Grand Opening of the official Lea County Film Office and the appointment of film liaison Charlene Upton.
This launch solidifies Lea County as a dynamic and film-friendly destination within New Mexico's expanding film landscape. The new office is equipped to support productions of every scale, capitalizing on Lea County's wide-open landscapes, oil fields, rodeo stadiums, and ample lodging. Crucially, the office is partnering with New Mexico Junior College to provide students with hands-on, set experience, directly strengthening local workforce development.
Event Details:
WHAT: Grand Opening of the Lea County Film Office
WHO: Lea County Leaders, Inspirado.TV Co-owners, Representatives from New Mexico Junior College and New Mexico Film Office
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Mountain) Friday, October 24, 2025
WHERE : Western Heritage Museum, Hobbs, NM (1 Thunderbird Cir).
HIGHLIGHT: Announcement of a feature film slated to shoot in Lea County in December 2025.
Media are invited to attend this celebration of economic and workforce expansion in Southeastern New Mexico.
RSVP to dolores.martinez@nmfilm.com . Please include the names of those expected to be in attendance.
Broll and asset opportunities will be available after the event—contact dolores.martinez@nmfilm.com.
The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO), a division of the Economic Development Department, works to ensure the longevity and progress of New Mexico’s film incentive, grow the film, television, and digital media industry, and expand entertainment economic opportunities for New Mexico businesses and residents.
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To learn more, visit nmfilm.com .
The New Mexico Film Office
1100 S. St. Francis Drive, Suite 1242
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-5600
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