"In such a situation," he said, "I think you should be able to go directly to the film commission for help."

"New Mexico is going to be the envy of every film commission in the country."

In fact, the state's finances allowed officials to expand the authority and influence of its film commission while other states were cutting back.

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The trade paper asked leading states' film commissions last month to supply 1987 film and television production revenues.

She brought the Film Commission into the Governor's office, where it remains today.

Legislation establishing a national film commission was signed by President Reagan yesterday.

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