According to box-office estimates from Box Office Mojo, Pixar's "Cars" movie was No. 1 for the second consecutive weekend, with total estimated grosses of $31.2 million. It beat out stiff competition from "Nacho Libre" ($27.5 million) and "Fast and Furious 3" ($24 million). "Cars" also has soared past the $100 million mark in total grosses … Continue reading “Cars” movie remains No. 1 in box office
Day: June 18, 2006
Tucumcari motel has a new owner
Nita and John Berryhill of Globe, Ariz., are now the new owners of the Motel Safari on Route 66 in Tucumcari, N.M., reports the Quay County Sun. At Motel Safari, “We’re going to try and keep all the old 50s and 60s flavor and all the furniture,” said Nita, pointing to a decorative room divider … Continue reading Tucumcari motel has a new owner
Face Route 66; don’t turn your backs on it
There is an O'Neill's Pub being built on Central Avenue, aka Route 66, in Albuquerque. Ordinarily, this wouldn't be humongous news, as the Duke City's main drag is regularly a hustle and bustle of business activity. But Chantal Foster of the Duke City Fix blog says it's a lot more significant than that. I'll let … Continue reading Face Route 66; don’t turn your backs on it