The movie production company suing Las Cruces tried a legal argument in court today that would have made a frequently used economic development tool in New Mexico much more complicated.

The judge tossed the lawsuit, but this is not over.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/judge-tosses-828-productions-lawsuit-but-its-not-over/3022475

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Judge dismisses 828 Productions lawsuit against Las Cruces over economic development deal

A New Mexico district judge has dismissed 828 Productions’ lawsuit challenging the Las Cruces City Council’s decision to end an economic development agreement and seek a $1.3 million refund, but the film studio is expected to continue its legal fight.

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