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Lux Theatre
Grants, NM
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The Lux Theatre in Grants is still standing, despite being closed. The marquee on the facade is still intact.

Totah Theatre
Farmington, NM
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's the Totah Theatre in Farmington, NM. The name Totah is what the Navajos call Farmington.

State Theatre
Clovis, NM
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To the far right, the State Theatre looks like a freshly minted theatre along the main drag of town.

Aztec Theatre
Aztec, NM
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Between Durango, CO and Farmington, NM is a small town called Aztec. Located in the downtown area is the Aztec Theatre and its fancy marquee. This town is best known for the Aztec Indian ruins located nearby.

El Raton Theatre
Raton, NM
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The El Raton Theatre in Raton, NM has been in existence for over 70 years. Unfortunately, the theatre closed its doors in 2006 and has not reopened as of now. 07-07

(Far left) A look at the "castle" look of the theatre

(Near left) A close-up of the neon marquee

UPDATE 05/08 : The El Raton Theatre in downtown Raton, NM has been purchased, and was slated to be re-opened on May 23, 2008.

According to the April 22, 2008 edition of The Raton Range, new owners Kerry and Kristie Medina, Ted and Traci Kam, and Neil and Donna Emiro, became the new owners of the El Raton Theatre after the sale was completed in mid-April. The theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2007.  Many thanks to Neil V. Emiro for update. 05-08

Odeon Theatre
Tucumcari, NM
Photo courtesy Larry Glass

Here's a shot of the Odeon Theatre, which is located near Route 66 in Tucumcari, NM. This theatre is still open for movies. Check out the neon blade sign on the side of the old theatre. 03-08

Serf Theatre
Las Vegas, NM
Photo courtesy Larry Glass

The Serf Theatre in Las Vegas, NM was built in the 1930's. This theatre is now closed for business. 03-08

Luna Theatre
Clayton, NM
Photos courtesy Larry Glass

The Luna Theatre in Clayton, NM was built in 1916 with the marquee added to the building in 1935. The Luna is listed on the New Mexico State as well as the National Historic Register. More information can be found a the Luna Theatre website. 03-08

(Far right) A closer look at the marquee at the Luna Theatre in Clayton

(Near right) A view of the theatre from across the street

UPDATE 11/10 : Check out this close-up look at the smiley face gracing the sign at the Luna Theatre. Many thanks to Rod Holcomb for updated photo. 11-10

Luna Theatre sign close-up
Clayton, NM
Photo courtesy Rod Holcomb

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