Route 66 advocate Johnny Meier reports to us that the Albuquerque City Council on Monday rejected 5-4 an appeal by Richard Gonzales to reconsider the city landmark status that's protecting El Vado Motel from redevelopment. I'm a bit shocked the vote was that close, but as they say in the NFL, a win's a win. … Continue reading Good news for El Vado; bad news for Horn Oil Co.
Day: August 8, 2006
Route 66 vendors take note
The Route 66 Days festival in Strafford, Mo., is seeking arts-and-crafts and other vendors during the event on Sept. 9, according to the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader. The rates for tables are pretty reasonable, too.
Truckin’
Two couples driving in restored Ford Model A trucks are in Canada right now. But they plan on driving Route 66 in addition to other road trips. The Aurora newspaper in Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada, has the story.
Roller Rapper reaches the end of the line
Robby Love, aka the Roller Rapper, recently finished his Route 66 tour, despite near-exhaustion, logistical screw-ups and a broken-down RV. Love filed his last tour diary entry on Monday after reaching the shores of Santa Monica. As far as the next roller tour goes, I think i would definately (sic) do it again. I had … Continue reading Roller Rapper reaches the end of the line