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- ↑ "Behind the scenes of upcoming movie 'Santa Assist'". Las Cruces Sun-News. December 11, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ↑ "A Look Behind the scenes of Las Cruces film, 'The Santa Assist'". Las Cruces Sun-News. December 11, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Draksler, Karla (November 13, 2023). "Christmas movie brings Oscar-nominated actor to Las Cruces". KTSM-TV. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ↑ Ibave, David (October 20, 2023). "NMSU professor directs star-studded Christmas film, seeks local extras". KFOX-TV. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
