New Mexico True Television

New Mexico True Television is an American educational and travel television series hosted by Michael Newman. The host travels to various parts of the state of New Mexico and shows the histories of attractions, people, and locations; all while he gives travel advice for potential tourists and imparts educational information for locals and regular visitors. It premiered on June 16, 2014 and is produced by Cliffdweller Productions.[1][2] The show is funded by the New Mexico Tourism Department, as part of the state's broader New Mexico True tourism campaign.[3] It is currently syndicated in New Mexico and Texas, on KOB, KFOX-TV, KLCW-TV.[4]

New Mexico True Television
GenreTravel
StarringMichael Newman
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes60~
Production
Executive producerRichard Holcomb
ProducerMelinda Frame
EditorsMelinda Frame, Dan Schueler, Michael Newman
Running time24 minutes
Production companyCliffdweller Productions
Original release
ReleaseJune 16, 2014 (2014-06-16) –
Present (Present)

Episodes

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Season 1

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# Air date Region/Title Locations
1 June 16, 2014 Northeast[5]
2 June 22, 2014 Southwest
3 Jun 29, 2014 Southeast
4 July 7, 2014 Northwest
5 July 14, 2014 North central
6 July 21, 2014 Central

Season 2

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# Air date Region/Title Locations
1 June 16, 2014 San Antonio to T-or-C
  • Owl Bar & Café in San Antonio, New Mexico
  • The Buckhorn in San Antonio, New Mexico
  • Riverbend Hot Springs in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
  • La Paloma Hot Springs & Spa in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
  • Blackstone Hot Springs in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
  • Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
  • Geronimo Springs Museum in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
  • Chloride, New Mexico
  • Elephant Butte Lake State Park
2 September 15, 2014 Chama Valley
3 September 24, 2014 Wild West
  • SASS at Founders Ranch, near Edgewood, New Mexico
  • Recap of Season 1, Episode 3, Billy the Kid Scenic Byway
  • Recap of Season 2, Episode 1, Chloride
  • New Mexico Gunfighters Association, a wild west gunfighter acting group in Old Town Albuquerque
  • Recap of Season 1, Episode 1, St. James
4 October 21, 2014 Enchanted Circle
  • Ziplining, Angel Fire Bike Park, and golfing in Angel Fire Resort
  • Wild Earth Llama Adventures hiking in Taos, New Mexico
  • Disc golfing in Red River Ski Area
  • Square Dancing at Red River Community House
  • Bobcat Pass Cowboy Evenings
5 October 21, 2014 The Gila Region

Season 3

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Season 4

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Season 5

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Awards and reception

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To date the show has won three consecutive regional Emmy Awards in the 2016, 2017, and 2018 Rocky Mountain division, for the “Magazine Program – Program/Special“ category.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ Herron, Gary (May 25, 2014). "State expects 2K jobs from tourism". Rio Rancho Observer. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  2. ^ Larkin, Tina (July 22, 2014). "Governor visits Taos, touts tourism success and growth". The Taos News. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  3. ^ Blevins, Jason (April 17, 2012). "New Mexico rebrands with "true" ad campaign seeking tourists". The Balance Sheet. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  4. ^ "New Mexico True Episodes - New Mexico True Episode Guides - Watch New Mexico True Episodes". TV Guide. October 23, 2014. SET YOUR PROVIDER. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  5. ^ VisitNewMexico (June 16, 2014). "Season 1 - Episode 1: Northeast". YouTube. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  6. ^ Katharina. "C&TS Featured on "New Mexico True Television"". Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Inc. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  7. ^ https://www.ladailypost.com/content/new-mexico-true-television-receives-2nd-regional-emmy®-award [dead link]
  8. ^ Richwine, Hallie (October 25, 2019). "New Mexico True Television Receives 3rd Regional Emmy® Award". Grant County NM Front Page News. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
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