Vintage Stock Footage
1973 New Mexico
It's quite fascinating how the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, a spectacle that now draws hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world, had such humble beginnings. Back in 1973, the first festival was just a modest event that brought together 13 hot air balloons and around 10,000 spectators at the Coronado Center shopping mall parking lot. It was a joint endeavor between Sid Cutter, an ardent balloonist, and Tom Rutherford, a manager at KOB Radio, to mark the radio station's golden jubilee in an original way.
New Mexico USA (1973): Yellow Flowers In Desert Foreground And Trees Flow In
New Mexico USA (1973): Southwestern-Style Church With White Crosses Stands Before
New Mexico USA (1973): Adios New Mexico
New Mexico USA (1973): Welcome To New Mexico Road Trip To Crescent Eundo
New Mexico USA (1973): Progression Of Land To Suburban Home
New Mexico USA (1973): A Desert Type Area With Classic Stucco Structures Scattered
New Mexico USA (1973): A Desert Village At Dusk
New Mexico USA (1973): Natural Park Lots Of Tree Big Sign 2 Ladies Sat Beside Sign
New Mexico USA (1973): Great Eagle Struggles
New Mexico USA (1973): Feral Cat Aware Of Its Surroundings Notices The Coast Is
New Mexico USA (1973): Prairie Dogs Explore And Keep Watch In The Wilderness
New Mexico USA (1973): Video Of Someone Tapping Deers At Fence Line One Small Baby
New Mexico USA (1973): Wild Deer Roaming On A Hillside Outside A Fence
New Mexico USA (1973): Western Scenery Farm Country
New Mexico USA (1973): Tourists Viewing The Desert Next To A Water Fountain
New Mexico USA (1973): Couple In Front Of Their One Story House Then Fence Before
New Mexico USA (1973): The Beauty Of The Sky
New Mexico USA (1973): Walking Around Town
New Mexico USA (1973): Person On Motorcycle Wearing White Helmet Drives By City
New Mexico USA (1973): Outside Of Large Brown Building
New Mexico USA (1973): Entrance To A House
New Mexico USA (1973): Porch During Daylight With Cool Design
New Mexico USA (1973): Big House Mansion Era Home
New Mexico USA (1973): Door And Windows Seen Through Foliage As Well As Cars
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1973 New Mexico footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1973 New Mexico home movies — 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1973 New Mexico footage shot on?
Most 1970s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1973 New Mexico stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1973 New Mexico archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.