We are dedicated to preserving and restoring the theater, as well as providing first-run movies, with an occasional vintage film thrown in for special occasions, that are presented well, in a clean, safe atmosphere. We concentrate on G, PG and PG 13 movies, with an occasional R rated film depending on public demand. We solicit suggestions for good movies. The theater is available with advance notice for special events, such as private parties and fund-raisers. SCOUTMASTERS, CHURCH GROUPS, YOUTH GROUPS!
Traveling through on your way to or from? Just call and let us know when you will be here, and how many will be in your party, and the scoutmaster gets in free. Take advantage of a great place to stop for a break, and treat yourself to a movie!
Just call 505.374.9077 and let us know when you’ll be here, how many are in your party. You’ll be glad you did! Of course, if time is not a factor, you are welcome to email us with the information at: lunatheatre@plateautel.net. |
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 If you are planning a trip through Clayton, perhaps on your way to the Philmont Scout Ranch or Glorieta Baptist Assembly, Angel Fire, Red River, Taos, Santa Fe or even into Colorado, we invite you to stop and see this historic theater. Still showing current movies, the theater was built in 1916, remodeled with a marquee added in 1935, and still retains many of the architectural details that were in the original building or added in 1935. There is a lovely velvet art-deco curtain, stretched tapestry covering the side walls for better sound, and art deco seats. Owners, Nancy and Roy Dean Leighton, have owned the theater since January 1, 1984, and have struggled to keep the theater open for Clayton young people and all residents and visitors, while trying to preserve and protect this important part of the culture and history of Clayton. They were given an award for their efforts in preserving the Luna by The New Mexico Historical Preservation Division.
LOCATION Clayton is located where Highways 56 and 87 intersect. Many travelers go through Clayton, on their way from Texas or other parts east to Santa Fe, Taos, the ski slopes, and up into colorful Colorado. Every summer sees many Boy Scout troops going through here on their way to Philmont Scout Ranch AND many church and youth groups going through to and from Glorieta Baptist Assembly. In fact, many groups find that Clayton is an ideal place to stop for the night, and treat everyone to a movie. Philmont is just another two hours west of Clayton. Glorieta Baptist Assembly is about 3 hours west towards Santa Fe on I-25. The theater is easy to find in Clayton, just one block west of the only traffic light in town, at the intersection of the two major highways. |
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Map of Clayton, showing the location of the Luna. Highway 56 goes west to Springer, Cimarron and Las Vegas and Glorieta, and also to the Philmont Scout Ranch. Travel east on 56 to Boise City, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Highway 56 goes east to Boise City, OK., Dodge City KS, Guymon, OK, and other points east.
Hightway 87 goes north to Raton, where it meets up with I-25, which goes North to Trinidad and Denver, Colorado, south to Cimarron and Springer, 87 goes south from Clayton to Dalhart, Dumas, and Amarillo, Texas, where it meets up with I-40 for points east and west.
Owners & operators: Nancy & Roy Dean Leighton
Mailing address: 348 Springer Hwy, Clayton, NM 88415
Phone: 505.374.9077
Phone: 505.374.2712 (answering machine with movie info)
Physical location of theater:
4 Main Street
Clayton, NM 88415
Note: If you stop by while we are open, we will be happy to show you around. Please remember to sign our guest book.
WELCOME to THE TOWN WITH A BIG HEART, a warm and friendly place to visit!
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