The Milagro Beanfield War is the real New Mexico. It is full of the characters and natural beauty that I love so much about my home. Sure the storyline is a bit 'Hollywood' with the evil Anglo land developer taking advantage of the poor Hispanic farmer. Get beyond that and look at the sub-plots and the characters and the sets ... that's New Mexico. And the soundtrack!!! Wow!!!OK I love this movie. If I get homesick on my frequent travels I can always pop it in the player and see the beautiful mountains near Truchas, and almost smell the green chili roasting. Bring on the enchaladas (red or green - your choice) and the sopapillas with honey.Robert Redford did a great job converting Nichol's book to the screen. Sure he had to combine a couple of characters into Amarante .. and the Smokey the Bear wars is glossed over .. so read the book. The movie is still entertaining -- no matter how many times I watch it -- and the characters are memorable. Buy and keep this movie.