New Mexico movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Albuquerque and Santa Fe

12/28/2011

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ALBUQUERQUE BERNALILLO COUNTY

ALBUQUERQUE 66 Drive-In 7019 Central NW ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1950 Texas Consolidated Theatres and Interstate Theatres (Paramount Publix) 1961 Albuquerque Theatres, Inc. 1975-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. Adult movies were shown late at night after the regular program

Albuquerque 6 Drive-In 4901 Pan American ? 1980-1996 2,100 cars Syufy owned this drive-in, which was demolished for Century Rio 24.

Backdoor 8311 Central NE 1970-? 1978 2 cinemas in 1973

Bee ? 1925 Barnett Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Cactus Drive-In 1610 Yale SE 1947-? 1980 776 cars This was the first drive-in in the state. Owners: 1950 Texas Consolidated Theatres and Interstate Theatres (Paramount Publix) 1961 Albuquerque Theatres, Inc. 1964-1967 Albuquerque Theatres, Inc. 1967-1980 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Century 12- Rio Rancho Unser & Black Arroyo 2011- This Cinemark theatre will have an XD screen.

Century 14 Downtown 100 Central Ave SW 2002- Owners: 2002-2006 Century Theatres 2006- Cinemark

Chief 206 W Central ? 1935-? 1961 456 seats Texas Consolidated Theatres and Interstate Theatres (Paramount Publix) owned this theatre 1935-1950.

Cinema East 9719 Candelaria Rd NE 1964-? 1985 2 cinemas in 1972 Owners: 1964-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Cinema Petite AKA: Cinema View I 9202 Menaul NE 1971-1973

Cinema View I AKA: Cinema Petite 9202 Menaul NE 1973-1974 Adult Cinema

An Individual Screen for Every Car

Circle Autoscope Drive-In 2901 Carlisle NE 1963-? 1964 260 cars This drive-in had 260 screens, one for each car.

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Coliseum Twin 7905 Central NE 1975-1976 Adult cinema.

Coronado 113 S 1st St ? 1940-? 1955 524 seats

Coronado Cinemas 6401 Uptown Blvd NE 1977-2004 * June 15th, 1977 opened by Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. with 4 cinemas * 1987 taken over by United Artists * Early 1990’s 6 cinemas * 2004 closed

Cottonwood Stadium 16 10000 NW Coors Blvd 2004- Regal Cinemas owns this United Artists cinema.

Crystal ? 1925 Barnett Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Del Norte 4 7120 Wyoming Blvd NE ? 1995-1999 861 seats United Artists owned this theatre.

Don Pancho's 2108 Central SE 1961-? 1978 Art cinema that had shown adult movies for a few years.

Duke City Drive-In 2701 Carlisle NE ? 1955-? 1975 586 cars Owners: 1955 All-States Theatres, Inc. 1969-1975 Video Independent Theatres, Inc.

DynaTheatre - Museum of Natural History 1801 Mountain Rd NW 2001-

Eastdale Eastdale Center 1972-? 1985 * 1972 opened by United General with 16mm projection * 1974 sold to Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. * Late 1980's closed

El Cielo 1810 Central SW 1976-1977

El Ray 724 W Central http://elreytheater.com/ 1941-1966 750 seats Now a nightclub.

El Toro AKA: Studio II 710 Central SE 1971-1972 Adult cinema.

Enchantment Video ? 1990

Encore 1975-1976

Ernie Pyle 2121 Fourth St NW ? 1950-? 1955 654 seats

Eros 2 3101 Central 1970-1971 Adult cinema.

Esquire 134 Isleta SW ? 1955-? 1958

Far North Cinema 4 6300 San Mateo NE 1977-? 1995

First Plaza Twin ? 1985

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Fox Winrock 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #201 May 28th, 1963-? 1980 Owners: 1963-1973 Fox Inter-Mountain-Midwest 1973-1980 Mann Theatres Corporation of California 2 screens between 1978-1980. Cinerama was shown here.

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Boxoffice Oct 23,1963

Galleria Twin 77 First Plaza 1976-? 1978 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

Guild 3045 Central NE 1966- * 1966 opened by the Art Theatre Guild * 1971-1977 became a revival theater * 1977-1979 closed * 1988 closed for a short while http://www.guildcinema.com/

Hiland 4804 Central Ave SE ? 1955-? 1978 Now a live theatre.

Hoffmantown Cinema Menaul and Wyoming NE 1974-? 1985 Wisper & Wetsman, Inc. owned this theatre in 1985.

The Hut 2400 San Mateo Plaza 1970-1977 Adult cinema.

Ideal ? 1930 Dent Theatres, Inc (Publix-Saenger) owned this theatre.

Isleta 134 Isleta SW ? 1950-1955 786 seats

Ki Mo 423 Central Ave NW 1927-1970 1,321 seats Now a concert hall

Kiva W. Central and 12th 1977-? 1978

Laderia 6 3301 Coors Boulevard NW ? 1990-1999 2000 owner: Silver Discount movies started in 1991.

Linda Vista Drive-In 5400 2nd NW 1974-? 1975

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Lobo 3013 Central Ave NE 1939-August 4th, 2000 708 seats Owners: 1939-1950 Texas Consolidated Theatres and Interstate Theatres (Paramount Publix) 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

The Showplace of Albuquerque

Loew's AKA: Mall Cinema Wyoming and Menaul * December 25th, 1969 opened by Loew’s * 1972 sold to General Cinemas and renamed Mall Cinema. * Early 1980’s twinned into 2 cinemas * Late 1980’s closed

Los Altos 2 Wyoming and Montgomery August 23rd, 1972-? 1980 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

Louisiana Boulevard Cinemas I, II & III I-40 and Louisiana Blvd August 1st,1975-? 1985 General Cinemas owned this theatre.

Lyric ? 1920-? 1925 Barnett Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1925.

Madam X 7501 Central N. E. 1976-1977 Adult cinema.

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Mall Cinema AKA: Loew’s Wyoming and Menaul 1972-? 1980 General Cinemas owned this theatre. See Loew’s for more details

Master 7901 Central NE 1971-? 1978 This adult cinema had 3 cinemas in 1975 and 2 screens in 1976. It ran the double bill of Deep Throat and The Devil in Miss Jones for years, being the longest running movie in Albuquerque. It was moved to the Backdoor in 1977.

Mesa ? 1935-? 1945 Owners: 1935 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1940-1945 Texas Consolidated Theatres and Interstate Theatres (Paramount Publix)

Mini Vue 3211 Central NE 1969-1975 This was the first adult cinema to be built in Albuquerque.

Mission ? 1935-? 1945 Texas Consolidated Theatres and Interstate Theatres (Paramount Publix) owned this theatre.

Montgomery Plaza AKA: M-Plaza 5001 Montgomery Blvd NE 1975-? 1998 * 1975 opened by Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. with 3 cinemas and 5 cinemas by 1998. It was taken over by United Artists in 1987.

Movies 8 4591 San Mateo Blvd NE 1990- Cinemark owned this theatre.

Movies West 8 9201 Coors Blvd NW July 24th, 1992- Cinemark owns this cinema.

New Holiday 1975-1976

North 4th Adult Theatre 5011 4Th NW 1971-1972 Adult cinema.

North Plaza 5 ? 1995 United Artists owned this theatre.

Nu-View II 4207 Central NE 1976-? 1978 Adult Cinema

Park Square III AKA: Louisiana Boul. I,II & III I-40 and Louisiana Blvd ? 1990-1998 General Cinemas owned this theatre.

Pyramid 3401 Central NE 1974-? 1978 Adult cinema.

Reel 1969-1972

Rio 118 W Central ? 1935-1952 377 seats Owners: 1935 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1940-1950 Texas Consolidated Theatres and Interstate Theatres (Paramount Publix)

Rio & XD 24 4901 Pan American Fwy NE May 15th, 1997- Owners: 1997-2006 Century 2006- Cinemark This is the largest cinema in the state. An XD screen was installed in 2010.

Rio Rancho 14 2008 This was to be opened by Starplex in 2008, but never built it. It opened on June 9th, 2011 by Premiere

Route 25 Drive-In 3251 Broadway SE 1964-? 1975

Roxy 2406 Central NE 1963-1966

San Jose Drive-In ? 1955-1956

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San Mateo 8 6311 San Mateo Blvd NE 1987-2000, 2002-2004 Owners: 1987-2000 General Cinemas 2002-2004 Madstone Theatres (7 cinemas) It has been demolished.

Sandia 1816 W Central ? 1950-1956 763 seats

Silver Dollar Drive-In 6000 San Mateo NE 1963-? 1980 Video Independent Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in. 3 screens in 1975.

Spanish 134 Isleta SW ? 1958-? 1962

Star Drive-In 5400 2nd NW ? 1950-? 1975 500 cars Owners: 1961 Albuquerque Theatres, Inc. 1964-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1969 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

State 300 Central NW ? 1950-1974 370 seats Owners: 1950 Texas Consolidated Theatres and Interstate Theatres (Paramount Publix) 1961 Albuquerque Theatres, Inc. 1964-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1974 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Studio II AKA: El Toro 710 Central SE 1973-1974 Adult cinema.

Sunset Drive-In 1700 Arenal SW ? 1954-2000 401 cars Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre 1975-1985

Sunshine 120 W Central May 1st, 1924-? 1980 1,100 seats

Terrace Twin Drive-In 9600 Central Ave SE ? 1955-? 1985 1,500 cars This drive-in had 3 screens and lost one in the late 1950’s. Owners: 1955 All-States Theatres, Inc. 1969-1980 Video Independent Theatres, Inc.

Tesuque Drive-In 500 Pennsylvania NE ? 1950-1975 656 cars Video Independent Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in in 1975.

Trail Drive-In ? 1960-? 1963

Treehouse 3117 San Mateo NE 1970-1971

Try-C Drive-In 3251 Broadway SE 1957-1963 350 cars

U.S. Indian School ? 1935

UA Movies at Four Hills 13120 Central Ave SE ? 1990- Opened with 12 cinemas in the late 1980’s by United Artists and lost 2 by 2000. It has been taken over by Regal Cinemas in 2002.

UA Movies at High Ridge 8 12921 Indian School Rd NE ? 1995- Owners: 1995-2002 United Artists 2002- Regal Cinemas. This cinema has the same design as Cinemark’s Movies 8, yet it’s now a Regal.

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UA Starport at Cottonwood 9 10000 NW Coors Blvd 1996-2004 1995-2002 United Artists 2002-2004 Regal Cinemas.

Veteran's Hospital ? 1935

Viva 3103 Central NE 1976-? 1978

Winrock AKA: Fox Winrock 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #201 * Early 1980’s 2 cinemas as it is taken over by Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. * 1987 taken over by United Artists * Late 1980’s 6 cinemas * 2002 taken over by Regal Cinemas.

Wyoming Drive-In 9200 Trumbull SE ? 1964-1975 1,000 cars Video Independent Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in 1969-1975.

Yucca ? 1950 617 seats

Zia Drive-In ? 1969

SANDOVAL COUNTY

BERNALILLO

Bernalillo ? 1940

Coronado Closed by 1945

Tiguex ? 1945

Zia ? 1955 280 seats

CUBA

Cuba ? 1990-? 2000 200 seats

Placita Hills Drive-In ? 1980

REGINA

Frontier Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964

VALENCIA COUNTY

BELEN

Central ? 1950

Cortaz 1955 470 seats Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre.

Onate ? 1945-? 1969 600 seats Owners: 1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1969 Frontier Theatres, Inc.

Zia ? 1945-? 1950

Zia Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

COCORRO

Sierra Drive-In ? 1955

LOS LUNAS Starlight 9 2226 Sun Ranch Village Loop 2004- Owners: 2004-2009 Trans-Lux 2009- Storyteller Theatres

Zia Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 250 seats 52 listings 2008-01-20

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DE BACA COUNTY

FORT SUMNER Granada ? 1935-? 1950 300 seats

Majestic ? 1930

Zia ? 1945-? 1950 350 seats

GUADALUPE COUNTY

SANTA ROSA Kiva ? 1935-? 1935

Pecos AKA: Rodeo 219 4th St. ? 1940-1955, ? 2000-2010 350 seats Showtimes disappeared for this theatre in 2010.

Rodeo AKA: Pecos 219 4th St. ? 1990-? 1998 200 seats

Sky Ranch Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 250 cars

VAUGHN

Resort ? 1955

Studio ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats

West ? 1940-? 1945

LINCOLN COUNTY

CAPITIAN

Coronado ? 1945

CARRIZOZO

Central ? 1955

Lyric ? 1935-? 1955 260 seats

Nike Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 200 cars

FORT STANTON U. S. Marina Hospital No. 9 ? 1935-? 1930

RUIDOSO

Apache ? 1945-? 1950 252 seats Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre in 1950.

Camelot 1 & 2 ? 1990

Crystal ? 1940

Downs Drive-In ? 1961-? 1969 300 cars

Mountain View Drive-In Mechem Drive ? 1955-? 1980 230 cars Ind-Ex Booking Service owned this drive-in

Pueblo ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre in 1950.

Sierra 3 721 D Mechem ? 2000-

OTERO COUNTY

ALAMOGORDO

Alamento ? 1935-? 1955 360 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises

Aviator 10 2007- Allen Theatres owns this cinema, which has digital projection in all cinemas, a first for this state.

Cinema 5 ? 1987-2007 Owners: 1987-1990 United Artists 1995-2007 Allen Theatres

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Mesa ? 1955 Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre.

Sierra 1110 New York ? 1961-? 1985 Owners: 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. Now a live theater called Flickenger Center for Performing Arts. http://www.zianet.com/flickinger/

Starlite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars Owners: 1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

White Sands 798 New York ? 1940-? 1985 621 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. This is now a live theatre.

Yucca Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 457 cars Owners: 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

CLOUDCROFT

Pavilion ? 1935-? 1945

TULAROSA

Jet Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964 200 cars

Muse U ? 1930-? 1955 250 seats

Route 54 Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975

TORRANCE COUNTY

ESTANCIA

Ritz ? 1935

Star ? 1940-? 1961 236 seats Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre in 1950.

MOUNTAINAIR

Pinto ? 1950-? 1955 451 seats Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre.

Quibira ? 1935-? 1935

Real ? 1940-? 1945

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CLOVIS COLFAX COUNTY

CIMARRON Cimarron ? 1940-? 1955

DAWSON

Opera House ? 1935-? 1950 390 seats

MAXWELL

Maxwell ? 1940-? 1945

RATON

El Raton 115 N. Second Street April 20th, 1930- 500 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc 1961 Theatre Enterprises

No. 85 Drive-In South 2nd St. at Kearney ? 1950-2004 Owners: 1955 Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc 1961 Theatre Enterprises

Rialto ? 1925 O. J. Thomas owned this theatre.

Schuler 131 N. Second Street http://www.shulertheater.com/ 1915- 739 seats This is now a concert hall with some movies shown.

SPRINGER

Pastime ? 1930-? 1935

Zia ? 1940-1995 350 seats

CURRY COUNTY

CLOVIS

Clovis ? 1940 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre.

Comet Drive-In ? 1961 400 cars

Four Lane Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 350 cars

Hilltop 2 4 Hilltop Plaza Shopping Ctr ? 1975-2008 Owners: 1975-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1995 United Artists 1998-2008 Allen Theatres

La Fonda Drive-In Wilhite and North Prince ? 1955-? 1985 608 cars 2 screens in the late 1970’s Owners: 1980-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Lyceum 411 Main St 1921-1974 899 seats * 1921 opened * 1929 first talkies * 1935 owner: Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. * 1940-1945 Tom Mix and Shirley Temple appeared in person on the Lyceum stage. * 1950-1955 owner: Theatre Enterprises * 1961-1969 owner: Frontier Theatres, Inc. * 1974 closed by Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. * 1982 reopened by the city of Clovis as a performing arts center.

Main Street ? 1935-? 1940

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Mesa ? 1935-? 1961 899 seats Owners: 1935 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961 Frontier Theatres, Inc.

North Plains Cinemas 2809 N Prince St ? 1990- * Late 1980’s opened by United Artists with 4 cinemas * By 1998 sold to Allen Theatres * 2005 expanded to 7 cinemas with some cinemas with stadium seating installed

Plains ? 1940-? 1955 357 seats Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre in 1940.

State 504 N. Main 1936-1987 822 seats Owners: 1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1969 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1975-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987 United Artists Now a concert hall

Sunshine 420 Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 600 seats

Yucca Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 350 cars Theatre Enterprises owned this drive-in 1950-1955.

MELROSE

Rialto ? 1940-? 1955 225 seats

HARDING COUNTY

ROY

Mesa ? 1940-? 1950 235 seats

Pendick ? 1935-? 1935

Real ? 1940-? 1945

MORA COUNTY

WAGON MOUND Wagon Mound ? 1940-? 1950 130 seats

QUAY COUNTY

SAN JON Ute ? 1955

TUCUMCARI

Canal Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 400 cars and 250 seats Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre in 1969.

County Drive-In ? 1950-? 1961 500 cars

Odeon 123 South Second St. ? 1940- 500 seats Owners: 1969 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1975-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Princess 710 E. Main ? 1930-? 1955 750 seats

Tucumcari Drive-In ? 1955

ROOSEVELT COUNTY

ELIDA

Apache 1946-1955

KERMIT

Kermit ? 1950

PORTALES

Kiva 121 NW Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 461 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises

Liberty 110 NW Colorado ? 1955 302 seats

Lyric ? 1950

Portala ? 1935

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Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Tower 101 N. Ave. A ? 1955-2008 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s Owners: 1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1980-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1990 United Artists 1995- Allen Theatres No showtimes posted at the end on 2008 at the Allen website.

Tower Varsity Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 250 cars Owners: 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1969 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1975-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Yam 121 SE Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 530 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY

CONCHAS DAM Conchas ? 1940 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre.

LAS VEGAS Coronado 625 6th Street ? 1930-? 1950 718 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Theaters, Corp. 1940-1950 Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc.

Duncan Opera House ? 1930-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Theaters, Corp.

Fort Union Drive-In 3300 7th Street ? 1969- 350 cars

Kiva AKA: Mutual 109 Bridge St ? 1940- 420 seats Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1945-1964

Mutual AKA: Kiva 109 Bridge St 1912-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Theaters, Corp.

Plaza ? 1945

Serf 707 Douglas 1937-2005 777 seats Owners: 1937-1964 Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc. 1969 Fox Inter-Mountain-Midwest

Skyway Drive-In ? 1955

Vegas Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 350 cars

PECOS

Pecos Closed by 1940

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UNION COUNTY

CLAYTON

Luna 4 Main ? 1940-2011 375 seats * 1916 opened as Mission by the Morris Herztein, features were shown free of charge * 1935 taken over by Gibraltar Enterprises and renamed Luna. It was updated with new seats and Art Deco fixtures http://lunatheatre.com/

Mission AKA: Luna 4 Main ? 1930-? 1935

Trail Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 250 cars

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GALLUP CATRON COUNTY

GLENWOOD Resort (Portable) 1945

MOGOLLON

El Centro ? 1935

Princess ? 1940-? 1945

RESERVE

Reserve ? 1950

Resort ? 1950 100 seats

CIBOLA COUNTY

GRANTS

Grants Drive-In ? 1955

Lux ? 1940-? 1955 512 seats

Saraha Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 275 cars

Trail Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 225 cars

West 2

118 W. Santa Fe ? 2005-2010 No showtimes found for 2010.

MCKINLEY COUNTY

FORT WINGATE Burke School ? 1935-? 1940

GALLUP

Aztec 5

? 1980- Opened as a twin and expanded to 5 cinemas by 1995. Owners: 1980-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1995 United Artists 1995- Allen Theatres

Cairo

? 1935-? 1940 1940 owner: Griffith Theatres.

Chief 228 W. Coal 1920-? 1985 509 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

El Morro

W. Coal 1928-? 1985 400 seats Became a concert hall in 1991. Owners: 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Navajo ? 1940-? 1950 568 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc 1950 Theatre Enterprises

Red Rock 6 2003- Allen Theatres owns this cinema.

Reel ? 1940-? 1945

Rex ? 1924-? 1925

Rio West 2 1300 West I-40 Frontage Road 1976-August 2003 Owners: 1990-1995 United Artists 1998-2003 Allen Theatres

Strand ? 1930

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Yucca Drive-In ? 1955 Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre.

Zumi Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 578 cars Owners: 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

SAN JUAN COUNTY

AZTEC

Aztec 104 N. Main 1927-? 1955 300 seats

Mayan ? 1935

Rincon Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 250 cars

Yucca Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 350 cars

FARMINGTON

Allen 8 1819 E 20th St 1995- Allen Theatres owns this cinema.

Allen's 1922-? 1995 400 seats Allen Theatres owned this theatre.

Allen's Opera House 1912-1922

Animas Cinema 10 4601 E Main St ? 1985- Opened with 4 cinemas and expanded to 10 screens in 2006. Allen Theatres owns this cinema.

Apache Drive-In 1411 W Apache St 1952-2006 300 cars Twinned in the early 1960’s. It was owned by Allen Theatres

Cameo 734 W Broadway 1971- Allen Theatres owns this cinema.

Centennial Twin 3030 E Main St ? 1975-2007 Allen Theatres owns this cinema.

Mesa Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 300 cars

Totah 315 W. Main 1949-1982 Reopened in 2004 as a concert hall. It was owned by Allen Theatres.

Valley Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 300 cars Allen Theatres owned this drive-in.

SHIPROCK

Chief Drive-In ? 1961-? 1980 250 cars

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SOCORRO COUNTY

MAGDALENA

Aragon ? 1945-? 1955 196 seats

Casino ? 1925 Navajo Amusement Company owned this theatre.

SOCORRO

Gem ? 1925-? 1935 Navajo Amusement Company owned this theatre in 1925.

Loma 107 Manzanares Ave ? 1940- 378 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc 1990-2009 Trans-Lux

Sierra Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 220 cars Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc owned this theatre in 1955

Sunset Drive-In ? 1950

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LAS CRUCES DONA ANA COUNTY

ANTHONY Joy Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

HATCH

Bonannon ? 1950 388 seats

Hatch Drive-In ? 1950

Mission ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

Palace ? 1935-? 1940

LAS CRUCES Aggie Drive-In Valley Road ? 1969-? 1990 Owners: 1969-1980 Video Independent Theatres, Inc. 1985-1990 Allen Theatres

Cinema 4 at Mesilla Mall 700 S Telshor Blvd ? 2000-2010 Allen Theatres owns this cinema.

Cinema 8 700 S Telshor Blvd ? 1990-? 2000 Allen Theatres owned this theatre. Opened with 4 cinemas in the early 1980’s

Cineport 10 700 S. Telshor 2010- This is owned by Allen Theatres.

Del Rio ? 1935-? 1950 298 seats Owners: 1935 Fox Midwest Theaters, Corp. 1940-1950 Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc.

Fiesta Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 375 cars Owners: 1969-1980 Video Independent Theatres, Inc. 1985 Allen Theatres

Misson ? 1945-1960

Navajo ? 1925 Navajo Amusement Company owned this theatre.

Organ Drive-In South Main ST. ? 1950-? 1955

Plaza ? 1950-1960 Owners: 1955-1960 Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc.

Rio Grande 1926-? 1998 718 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Theaters, Corp. 1940-1964 Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc. 1969 Fox Inter-Mountain-Midwest 1975-1980 Video Independent Theatres, Inc. 1985-1998 Allen Theatre

Rocket Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 490 cars

State 313 N. Downtown Mall ? 1945-1975 Owners: 1945-1964 Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc. 1969 Fox Inter-Mountain-Midwest 1975 Video Independent Theatres, Inc.

Telshor 12 2811 Telshor ? 1998- Allen Theatres owned this theatre.

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Video 4 1005 S El Paseo Rd March 9th, 1972- Opened as a twin in the early 1970’s and expanded into 4 cinemas in 1985. Owners: 1972-1980 Video Independent Theatres, Inc. 1985 Allen Theatre

MESILLA

Fountain 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 1905- 120 seats

Mesilla Park ? 1940-? 1945 414 seats Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

GRANT COUNTY

BAYARD Bayard ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats

Sundowner Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975

CENTRAL

Central ? 1945-? 1950 125 seats

FORT BAYARD American Red Cross ? 1930

HURLEY

Hurley ? 1925

Tejo ? 1940-? 1961 325 seats Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc owned this theatre 1950-1961

SANTA RITA El Cobre ? 1945-? 1961 317 seats Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc owned this theatre.

Orpheum ? 1925

SILVER CITY

Copper Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 350 cars

El Sol 404 N Bullard St 1934-2002 303 seats * 1934: opened by Edward W. Ward and built by a local contractor with architects using recycled bricks. The construction took 90 days * 1940 Renovated. * 1940's shown afternoon Western serials and evening Spanish movies. * 1950 owner: Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc * 1950's closed and became a warehouse for a neighbouring store. * 1998 the owners of the Gila theatre reopened the El Sol. * 2002 closed Restoring as a live theatre.

Gila 415 N Bullard St 1950-2002 * 1950 opened * 1978 sold to Dolliston theatres and renovated * 1988 closed * 1995 sold to Richard and Donna Medina, who reopened it. * 2003 closed

Real West Cinema II 11585 Highway 180 E ? 2001-

Silco 311 N Bullard St 1923-? 1961 400 seats Owners: 1925 O. J. Thomas 1950-1961 Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc

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Silver Sky-Vu 1951-? 1980 224 cars

Sundowner Drive-In ? 1969-? 1985

HIDALGO LORDSBURG Chief Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 250 cars

Coronado Twin 525 E. 9th ST. ? 1990

Mesa ? 1940

Palace ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats

Studio ? 1935

LUNA COUNTY

DEMING

Aerodrome 118 S. Silver ? 1915-? 1920 248 seats

Cinema 3 113 E.. Pine ? 1990-January 2000 568 seats

El Rancho 113 E.. Pine ? 1945-? 1975 663 seats Owners: 1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1975 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Luna ? 1940-? 1969 553 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1979 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Mimbres Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 200 cars Owners: 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Princess ? 1935

Starmax 6 333 N. Country Club Road 2009-

SIERRA COUNTY

HILLSBORO

Hill Drive-In ? 1955-? 1955

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES AKA: Hot Springs El Cortez 415 main 1941- 580 seats *1970-1980 McCormick Circuit (M & M Theatres) owned this cinema.

El Rio ? 1950-? 2000 420 seats *1970-1980 McCormick Circuit (M & M Theatres) owned this cinema.

Jet Drive-In ? 1964

Palms Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 350 cars

Rialto ? 1935-? 1945

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ROSWELLCHAVES COUNTY

DEXTER Dexter 118 E. Second ? 1955

HAGERMAN

Crystal ? 1940

Universal ? 1945-? 1950 130 seats

ROSWELL

Ball-o-Jak Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 500 cars Owners: 1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1980 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Chavez 105 N. Main ? 1945-? 1955 477 seats Owners: 1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises

Chief 404 N. Main ? 1950-? 1964 700 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc.

Cinema 4 4501 N Main St ? 1990-2006 Owners: 1990-1995 United Artists 1998-2006 Allen Theatres

Del Norte Twin 2810 N Main St ? 1995-2006 Owners: 1990-1995 United Artists 1998-2006 Allen Theatres

El Capitan 14 N. Main ? 1925-? 1950 500 seats Civic Theater Company owned this theatre in 1925.

Galaxy 8 4501 N Main St 2006- Allen Theatres owns this cinema.

Jingle Bob Drive-In ? 1955-? 1969 305 cars Owners: 1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1969 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Lyric ? 1945 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre.

New Mexico Military inst. ? 1935

Park Twin 1717 S Union Ave ? 1980-2006 Owners: 1980-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1995 United Artists 1998-2006 Allen Theatres

Pecos 315 N. Main ? 1940-? 1955 725 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises

Plains 114 N. Main ? 1950-? 1985 1,032 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. It is now a museum.

Plains Park Twin ? 1995-2001 Allen Theatres owned this theatre.

Princess ? 1925-? 1935 Owners: 1925 Civic Theater Company 1935 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc.

Starlite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 450 cars 2 screens in the early 1970’s

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Yucca 124 W. 3rd St. ? 1935-? 1975 936 seats

Yucca Drive-In ? 1985

EDDY COUNTY

ARTESIA

Cinema Twin ? 1990-? 1998 Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.

Circle B Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 350 cars

Hermosa ? 1980 Martin Theatres owned this cinema.

Hermosa Drive-In ? 1964-? 1985 350 cars Video Independent Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre in 1985.

Land of the Sun AKA: Landsun ? 2000-

Landsun ? 1955-? 1980 914 seats Video Independent Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre in 1985.

Majestic ? 1930-? 1935

Ocotillo ? 1940-? 1955 570 seats

Valley ? 1940-? 1950 420 seats

CARLSBAD

Big Sky Drive-In ? 1964-? 1985 Owners: 1964-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1937-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Cactus ? 1935-? 1969 935 seats Owners: 1935 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1969 Frontier Theatres, Inc.

Cavern 210 N Canyon ? 1930-? 1985 Owners: 1935 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1969 Frontier Theatres, Inc. http://www.caverntheatre.com/ This theatre is being restored.

Cinema Twin

? 1980-? 2000 Owners: 1980-1985 Martin Theatres 1990-2000 Carmike Cinemas

Corral ? 1950-? 1955 440 seats

Corral Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre in 1961

Crawford ? 1930

Eddy 309 S. Canal ? 1950-? 1955 805 seats Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre.

Fiesta Drive-In 401 W Fiesta Dr http://www.fiestadrivein.com/ ? 1950-1970, 1989-2011 623 cars Owners: 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1970 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Mall Cinema 3 2322 W Pierce St ? 1990- Owners: 1990-1995 United Artists 1998- Allen Theatres

Tower ? 1940-? 1950 750 seats Owners: 1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theatre Enterprises

Yucca Twin ? 1980-? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

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LEA COUNTY

EUNCIE

Lea ? 1940-? 1955 438 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises

Star Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 400 cars

HOOBS

Broadmoor Broadmoor Shopping Ctr ? 1975-2005 Owners: 1975-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1995 United Artists 1998-2005 Allen Theatres

Cinema 3 1609 Joe Harvey Blvd ? 1990-2004 Owners: 1990-1995 United Artists 1998-2004 Allen Theatres

Darrick July 18th, 1930-? 1945

Eagle 7 1609 Joe Harvey Blvd 2005- Allen Theatres. owns this cinema.

Eagle Drive-In 300 N. Burk ? 1955-? 1969 500 cars

Fawn AKA: Rex, Strand 1xx Broadway 1930-1931

Flamingo Drive-In 2800 North Dal Paso at ? 1969-? 1985 2 screens in the early 1970’s Owners: 1969 Video Independent Theatres, Inc. 1975-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Frontier ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Civic Theater Company 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Reel 211 W. Broad 1937-? 1985 816 seats Owners: 1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Civic Theater Company 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Rex AKA: Fawn, Strand 1xx Broadway 1932-1936 * September 6th, 1930 opened as Fawn * 1931 renamed Strand * 1932 renamed Rex * 1936 burned down. It was owned by Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc..

Rig 1935-? 1955 498 seats Owners: 1935 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theatre Enterprises

Ritz AKA: Roosevelt 118 W. Broadway 1929-? 1935 * 1929 opened as Ritz * Mid 1930's renamed Roosevelt * Early 1940's closed

Roosevelt AKA: Ritz 118 W. Broadway ? 1940-? 1950 432 seats

Scout 119 E. Broad ? 1940-? 1961 744 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961 Frontier Theatres, Inc.

Sky-Vue Drive-In 1900 N. Turner. 1948-? 1975 350 cars Theatre Enterprises owned this drive-in 1948-1955.

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Strand AKA: Fawn, Rex 1xx Broadway 1931-1932

Sunset Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964 600 cars

Trades Wind Drive-In North Grimes. 1954-? 1975 560 cars

JAL

Jal Drive-In ? 1985

Panther Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 226 cars Owners: 1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961 Frontier Theatres, Inc.

Rex ? 1940-? 1955 376 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises

LOVINGTON

Lea 106 E. Central Street ? 1950-2010 775 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. No showtimes online for this theatre in 2010.

Mesa ? 1940-? 1955 497 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises

Palace ? 1935-? 1945

Wildcat Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 464 cars Owners: 1955 Theatre Enterprises 1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1975-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Yucca Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 201 cars Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre.

TATUM

Coyote Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 200 cars

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SANTA FE LOS ALAMOS COUNTY

LOS ALAMOS Center 1070 17th ST. ? 1950-? 1975 1,000 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Theatre Enterprises 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1975 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Hill No. 1 ? 1950-? 1955 435 seats Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre.

Hill No. 2 ? 1950-? 1950 300 seats Theatre Enterprises owned this theatre.

Reel Deal 4 2551 Central December 2003- 476 seats

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY

ALIRE

Ranch Drive-In ? 1955

CHAMA

Kelly Hall ? 1940-? 1945 100 seats

Rainbow ? 1950-? 1955 200 seats

DULCE

Indian Agency ? 1935-? 1945

ESPANOLA

Chico Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 380 cars

Dream Catcher 6 2006- Trans-Lux owns this cinema. 10 cinemas in 2008. It was taken over by Storyteller in 2009.

El Capitan ? 1950-? 1955

El Cine ? 1940-? 1950 236 seats

El Rio ? 1950-? 1955 650 seats

El Villagra ? 1935-? 1935

Rio Grande Twin 1508 N. Riverside ? 1975-1999 Trans-Lux was the last owner of the theatre.

Starlighter Drive-In ? 1964-? 1980

TIERRA AMARILLO El Teatro ? 1945

Valley ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats

SANTA FE COUNTY

MADRID

Madrid Hall ? 1940-? 1955 125 seats

SANTA FE Arco Hickox St. 1948-? 1955 683 seats Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc owned this theatre in 1950.

Art Cinema X 1107 Pen Road Center 1971-? 1980 Adult cinema.

Bijou Pen Road Shopping Centre 1975-1976

Burro-Alley 212 W. San Francisco 1939-1969 550 seats Owners: 1950-1960 Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc 1969 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Capitol St. Michael's Drive 1976-? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

Cinema 6 4250 Cerrilos Rd ? 1990-? 2000 United Artists owned this theatre.

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Cinema Jean Cocteau AKA: Collective Fantasy 418 Montezuma Ave ? 1995-2006 Trans-Lux owned this cinema.

Cinematheque Plan B Evolving Arts

1050 Old Pecos Trl ? 2000-2001

Collective Fantasy AKA: Cinema Jean Cocteau 418 Montezuma St ? 1990

New Mexico’s Finest Twin Theatre

Coronado 2 September 22nd, 1971-? 1990 Owners: 1971-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1990 United Artists

Crazy Karen St. Francais at Cerrillos 1971-1972

De Vargas Center 6 562 N Guadalupe ? 1995-2004 Owners: 1995-2002 United Artists 2002-2004 Regal Cinemas

El Onate Palace and Lincoln Av. 1921-1924

El Paseo 123 W San Francisco St ? 1950-1972 672 seats Owners: 1950-1961 Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1937-1972 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Grand Illusion 2 1614 Saint Michael's Dr ? 2000-2002 Trans-Lux owned this cinema.

Indian School ? 1935

Lensic 211 W San Francisco St 1931-1999 1,031 seats Owners: 1950-1961 Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc 1961-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1999 United Artists Now a live theatre.

Mission ? 1925 N. Salmon owned this theatre in 1925

Movies, The 2 199 Paseo De Peralta 1974-? 1990 Owners: 1980-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1990 United Artists

North Theatre 6 4250 Cerrillos Rd ? 1995-2011 Owners: 1995-2002 United Artists 2002- Regal Cinemas

Paris AKA: El Paseo 123 W San Francisco St ? 1925-? 1945 755 seats N. Salmon owned this theatre in 1925.

Pueblo Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 500 cars Owners: 1955-1961 Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc 1964-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.

Rialto ? 1925 N. Salmon owned this theatre.

Santa Fe ? 1950-? 1955 672 seats

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Santa Fe Stadium 14 3474 Zafarano Drive 2007- Regal Cinemas owns this cinema.

St. Michael Village 1974-1975

State Penitentiary ? 1935

Sunmount Sanatorium ? 1935 This Sanatorium had a cinema.

The Screen 1600 St. Michel's Drive 2001-2005

UA South 6 4250 Cerrillos Rd ? 1998-2007 Owners: 1998-2002 United Artists 2002- Regal Cinemas

Yucca Drive-In ? 1955-? 1995 550 cars

TAOS COUNTY

RANCHES OF TAOS El Cortez ? 1950-? 1955

TAOS

Kit Carson Drive-In ? 1964-? 1985

Mountaineer ? 1935

Storyteller 7 ? 2005- 110 Old Talpa Canyon Rd Trans-Lux owns this cinema. It was taken over by Storyteller in 2005.

Taos ? 1940-? 1955 450 seats

Taos Community Auditorium 2010-

Taos Picture Show 121 North Plaza ? 2005

TCA 123 Peaseo Dell Pueblo Norte ? 2005