Calumet, Colorado exists on the map, but the town seen in Red Dawn is Las Vegas, New Mexico. The small city offered historic streets, a rail depot, nearby mountains and the cold weather the story needed.
Filming Highlights
| Place | Role In The Film |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas, New Mexico | Stand in for Calumet, Colorado |
| Memorial Middle School | Calumet High School and the opening invasion |
| Old Safeway store | Converted to a sound stage |
| Johnson Mesa | Mountain landscapes |
| Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu | The Mason farm |
Visiting Today
A mural on the wall at Sixth Street and Grand Avenue in Las Vegas, New Mexico, greets visitors with the word Calumet, and fans pose in front of it shouting the battle cry. The historic Castaneda Hotel, built in 1898 next to the railroad depot, anchors the downtown district.
Planning a trip? Check the official New Mexico Tourism pages for current visitor information.
Sources: New Mexico Magazine, IMDb filming locations.
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