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): Welcome To New Mexico Road Trip To Crescent Eundo
New Mexico USA (1973): Adios New Mexico
New Mexico USA (1973): New Mexico Zoo Buildings And An Attraction
New Mexico USA (1973): Motorcycling Through New Mexico
New Mexico USA (1973): Goodbye From New Mexico
New Mexico USA (1973): Sign Saying Goodbye To New Mexico With Photographer
New Mexico USA (1973): Rest Area In New Hampshire
New Mexico USA (1973): Foreign Trade Town Population
New Mexico USA (1973): Person On Motorcycle Wearing White Helmet Drives By City
New Mexico USA (1973): The Cathedral Basilica Of St Francis Of Assisi
New Mexico USA (1973): Sign Of Building
New Mexico USA (1973): Cars Pass By A Building That Has Decorative Posts Lining
New Mexico USA (1973): Person Standing In Front Of A Place Of Business
New Mexico USA (1973): Downtown Shopping District Plenty Of Parking For Your
New Mexico USA (1973): Cross In Front Of San Francisco De Asis Mission Church
New Mexico USA (1973): Old Building Original Trending Post Cinematic Video Clarity
New Mexico USA (1973): Pretty Trees In Small Town
New Mexico USA (1973): Santa Fe Motel Inn With Heated Pool Dining Room And Lounge
New Mexico USA (1973): Tourists Viewing The Desert Next To A Water Fountain
New Mexico USA (1973): White Park Benches Near Tree In Park Next To Road
New Mexico USA (1973): A Rocky Mount Beneath A Clear Blue Sky
New Mexico USA (1973): A Duck In The Pond And A Dog In The Middle Of Two Ox
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.