New Mexico (1951)

Set in the volatile landscape of the American West during the Civil War era, "New Mexico" tells the riveting tale of Captain Hunt, a U.S. Cavalry officer renowned for his amicable ties with the Native Americans. His diplomatic prowess yields a peace treaty between President Abraham Lincoln and Chief Acona, a tribal leader. However, the sudden assassination of Lincoln in far-off Washington casts a long, ominous shadow over their hard-earned tranquility. As corrupt military powers rise and ambitious judicial figures overstep their bounds, the relations with the natives start to teeter dangerously on the edge. In the wake of some brutal attacks on the Indians, retaliation ensues, and the ominous rhythm of war drums begin to resonate across the plains. In a desperate bid to prevent an all-out war, Captain Hunt and a handful of brave men venture into the wilderness, their mission - to intercept Chief Acona before it's too late. Their numbers grow unexpectedly when they rescue Cherry, a saloon singer, from a stagecoach ambush, adding a touch of unexpected romance to their perilous journey. Caught in a relentless tug of war between duty, honor, and the pursuit of peace, Captain Hunt's story unravels amidst the unforgiving backdrop of the Wild West, where the politics of power relentlessly challenge the bonds of friendship.

New Mexico is a western movie featuring Lew Ayres and directed by Irving Reis.

New Mexico is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Cineverse, Plex, Plex Player, The Film Detective and Tubi TV and it's also available on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Pure Flix and fuboTV.

It is also possible to buy New Mexico on Amazon Video.