New Mexico State University plans to build multi-million-dollar soundstage

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Industry, labor, and education partners are collaborating and looking to add to the ever-growing film industry in New Mexico. A multi-million-dollar project could boost local and state revenue while providing hands-on experiences for media students throughout the state.

"If you're creating new film production opportunities, then you're creating a stable workforce,” said Jeff Steinborn, state senator and president of Film Las Cruces.

It's been years in the making, and now, thanks to a collaborative effort, Las Cruces will soon be seeing an influx of film resources located at New Mexico State University.

"We now have an agreement in place with the Economic Development Department at the state, and they're going to, through the legislation, they're going to fund the soundstage, and [the] Arrowhead Center will get it built, and NMSU will operate it,” said Arrowhead Park Executive Director Wayne Savage.

With its ability to provide a controlled environment and...