Estancia Happenings FC

On the road, again...driving through Estancia, New Mexico - a once bustling 'burb that had a terrific eating place worth the drive - until it burned down.

Now, the biggest thing is the Torrance County Detention Facility just out of town.

Problems ahead!    Whoa....this can't be good!

And, following the Road Closed direction, through a windy (windy=twisty - not as in the blowing scenery of a March day) town street is found this sign:

What do you mean, a highway blocked off is a "Special Event".

Sounds suspicious!

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the main drag through downtown Estancia had been taken over by long necked creatures...

 The New Mexico Film Office Announces “Fast Color” to film in New Mexico 

SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the independent feature “Fast Color” produced by LD Entertainment will begin principal photography mid-March thru mid-April in Albuquerque. 

The production will employ approximately 100 New Mexico crew members, 5-7 New Mexico principal actors and over 300 New Mexico background talent. 

The independent feature is directed by Julia Hart (“Miss Stevens”) and produced by Mickey Liddell (“Jackie,” “Anthropoid,” “Risen,” and upcoming 2017 release “Megan Leavey”), Pete Shilaimon (“Anthropoid,” “Risen” and upcoming 2017 release “Megan Leavey”) and Jordan Horowitz (“La La Land,” “Miss Stevens,” “The Kids Are All Right”). 

“Our film ‘Fast Color’ is the perfect vehicle to showcase the majestic landscapes and the abundance of unique locations here in New Mexico.  We are excited to work with the deep and talented artisans and technicians of the New Mexico film community, and we appreciate the partnership with the New Mexico State Film Office,” said producer Pete Shilaimon. “We look forward to building a relationship for this and hopefully more movies to come.”

Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Miss Sloane,” “Free State of Jones,” “Concussion”), “Fast Color” is the story of a young woman forced to go on the run when her superhuman abilities are discovered. Years after having abandoned her family, the only place she has left to hide is home.

Friends, this is economic development that is working, and putting people to work, economic development that is paying off!  Keep it going, New Mexico!