LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Christmas film made with the help of New Mexico State University film students is making its way to the big screen in our state capital. "Santa's Cousin" was made with the help of New Mexico film company Inspirado Films. National Archives seeks cursive readers for digitization project The movie was filmed throughout Las Cruces and parts of southern New Mexico. It follows the heart-warming story of Santa's reluctant cousin, who saves a Christmas jubilee for the picturesque town of Ruidoso. "Santa's Cousin" premiered last month in Las Cruces. Now, the movie is making its debut in Santa Fe as part of NMSU days in Santa Fe. You can see the film at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 31 at the Violet Crown Theater.