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New Mexico Movie Theatres (page 2)

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Cavern Theatre
Carlsbad, NM
The Cavern Theatre opened in 1951. It has been vacant for many years. These photos are from 2012. As part of the restoration plans, the blade sign and marquee were removed and restored in 2018. The neon was replaced with LED tubing. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Luna Theatre
Clayton, NM
The Luna Theatre opened in 1916 as the Mission Theatre. The name was changed to the Luna in 1935. This marquee was added then. The neon moon's left eye winks on and off. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4. [map]

Mesa Theatre
Clovis, NM
2012: 2017:
The Mesa Theatre was built in 1925. After a devastating fire, it was rebuilt in 1948. The building is currently vacant. However, in 2013, there were plans to turn it into a performing arts venue. The zia symbol has been removed from the facade. I assume that it will be replaced once restoration work is done since it was part of the original design. The building was still vacant in 2022. For more, see this website. [map]

State Theatre
Clovis, NM		 Lyceum Theatre
Clovis, NM		 Cameo Theatre [gone]
Farmington, NM
The State Theatre opened in 1940 and closed in 1987. It was used occasionally for live performances and movies after that. The building now houses Zonkers Family Entertainment Center, with video games, a virtual reality arena, and food. For more, see this website. [map]

The Lyceum Theatre was designed by the Boller Brothers. It opened in 1921 with vaudeville acts and movies. The theatre closed in 1974 and was purchased by the city. There are plans to eventually restore it. For more, see this website. [map]

The Cameo Theatre opened in 1971. By 2018, the sign had been removed and the building boarded up. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Totah Theatre
Farmington, NM
The Totah Theatre opened in 1948. It operated as a movie theatre until 1982. In the early 1990s, it housed the San Juan Stage Company. Since 2004, the theatre has been used for live performances, films, and private events. The neon sign was relit in 2023. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Allen Theatre
Farmington, NM
The Allen Theatre was built in the early 1920s. The theatre closed in the 1970s but had reopened by the 1980s. For more, see this website. [map]

El Morro Theatre
Gallup, NM
The El Morro Theatre was designed by the Bollers Brothers. It opened in 1928. The theatre is now owned by the city of Gallup and features movies and live performances. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

West Theatre
Grants, NM
The West Theatre opened around 1959. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

State Theatre
Las Cruces, NM
2012: 2017:
The State Theatre was built in 1941. The building has housed the Las Cruces Community Theatre since around 1978. It is used for live performances. For more, see this website. [map]

Fountain Theatre
Las Cruces, NM
The Fountain Theatre was built in 1905, making it New Mexico's oldest movie house. The adobe style building is typical in this historic district of Old Mesilla. For more, see this website. [map]

Rio Grande Theatre
Las Cruces, NM
The Rio Grande Theatre opened in 1926. It closed in 1998. The theatre is now used as a performing arts venue. For more, see this website. [map]

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