Giant Alamogordo pistachio makes film debut

A 30-foot pistachio monument on the side of the road in Alamogordo is being featured in a new movie out in theaters. 

Tim McGinn, of McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch says the “world’s largest pistachio” that sits outside his tree ranch can add another accolade to its resume. 

The larger than life nut is featured in a scene of the movie, “This Must Be the Place,” which stars Sean Penn and Frances McDormand. The film was shot in and around Alamogordo.

 McGinn built the giant pistachio as a memorial to his father who passed away in 2007. He says he’s excited it was chosen to be part of the film.

Giant Alamogordo pistachio makes film debut