Old New Mexico (1940)
• October 26th, 1940 • 0h 9min
Documentary
Overview
This Traveltalk series short takes viewers on a tour of old New Mexico. Starting in Santa Fe, the oldest state capitol in the USA, the city existed long before European migration. It's unique architecture is its most prominent feature. There are several archaeological sites trying to date when Indians first settled in the area. Seven percent of the population are of Indian origin. Near Taos is the onetime home of Kit Carson whose grave is one of the sacred shrines of New Mexico. The Navajo live on their 14 million acre reservation and continue their traditional way of life.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Yosemite the Magnificent
Released on: 1941-05-10
Documentary
This Traveltalk series short celebrates the beauty of Yosemite National Park. Besides the majestic m...
Grand Canyon, Pride of Creation
Released on: 1943-11-27
Documentary
This Traveltalk series short begins with a look at Arizona's Painted Desert. We then get two views o...
In the Land of Giants and Pygmies
Released on: 1925-01-01
Documentary
IN THE LAND OF GIANT PYGMIES, a diary of Aurelio Rossi's 1925 trek into the immense Belgian Congo, p...
Colorful Guatemala
Released on: 1935-02-23
Documentary
James A. FitzPatrick takes a look at colorful Guatemala.
Planet Food: Thailand
Released on: 2006-09-08
Documentary
The Golden Kingdom of Thailand is home to some of the most pungent and spicy fresh ingredients in th...
Mr. Smith Goes to Tokyo
Released on: 2009-01-01
Documentary
When Tomoko finds some messages for a 'Mr Smith' on a lost mobile phone, she finds herself on an 'Al...
Globe Trekker: Chinatown
Released on: 2007-04-02
Documentary, History
In this special edition of Globe Trekker Chinatown, Lavinia Tan, Justine Shapiro and Megan McCormick...
And Those Who Dance it Surrender Their Hearts to Each Other
Released on: 2017-10-08
Documentary
And Those Who Dance it Surrender Their Hearts to Each Other is a portrait of Lone Piñon, a Northern ...
7and7is Una Vez Por La Vida
Released on: 2009-02-21
Documentary
In December 2007, 7and7is, an Indie rock band from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada became the first foreig...
St. Helena and Its 'Man of Destiny'
Released on: 1936-07-08
Documentary
The remote island of St. Helena, a British possession located in the south Atlantic, is perhaps best...
Sitka and Juneau: 'A Tale of Two Cities'
Released on: 1940-04-13
Documentary
This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to Alaska, focusing on the cities of Sitka and Juneau.
Glimpses of Kentucky
Released on: 1941-04-12
Documentary
This Traveltalk series short visit to Kentucky starts with a view of the Cumberland River, which flo...
Along the Cactus Trail
Released on: 1944-04-15
Documentary
The drive from Riverside, California to Phoenix, Arizona is affectionately known as the Cactus Trail...
Colorful Colorado
Released on: 1944-05-20
Documentary
This Traveltalk series short starts off in Denver, capital of Colorado. Known as a recreational and ...
Shrines of Yucatan
Released on: 1945-02-24
Documentary
A visit to the structures built by the ancient Mayans at Chichén Itzá, on the Yucatán Peninsula.
Merida and Campeche
Released on: 1945-11-24
Documentary
This Traveltalk series short visits two of the most important cities on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.
Glimpses of Guatemala
Released on: 1946-02-09
Documentary
We begin this short visit to Guatemala at the port town of Livingstone, then journey up the Rio Dulc...
The Inside Passage
Released on: 1941-10-04
Documentary
This Traveltalk series short looks at what was then the Alaska Territory, which according to the fil...
Historic Maryland
Released on: 1941-12-27
Documentary
This Traveltalk series short highlights such Maryland destinations as Baltimore, Johns Hopkins, Anna...
Picturesque Patzcuaro
Released on: 1942-05-23
Documentary
Lake Patzcuaro, located 230 miles west of Mexico City, is one of the highest and most picturesque bo...