![Gallup and surrounding landmarks, such as Pyramid Peak, featured here, are a part of a feature film that chronicles the life and struggles of an Iraqi war veteran. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lisa Rodriguez](/images/resized/images/news/2016/111_may19/7_100_100.jpg)
New film chronicles Iraqi war vet
The independent feature film “Will Gardner” recently began filming around New Mexico and set shots include parts of Gallup and McKinley County, officials said.
Lisa Rodriguez, city film liaison, said the film, produced by Mona Vista Productions of Albuquerque, will be shot around the communities of Gallup, Albuquerque, Belen, Zia, Santa Ana and Jemez pueblos.
The film is about an Iraqi war veteran. Rodriguez said the essence of the film ties in with Gallup’s designation as the “Most Patriotic Small Town in America.” The city acquired the moniker in 2013 via a Rand McNally Best of the Road national contest.
“This is to a large degree a...