Loosen up those filters, OK?

Last week, I learned that access to Route 66 News on federal and state computers in New Mexico was being blocked. Naturally, this got my paranoia up a bit. Did my support of Asian-American motel owners raise the ire of an overzealous employee of the Department of Homeland Security? Was someone in the government offended … Continue reading Loosen up those filters, OK?

New Joplin business opens in historic building

Route 66 TV Online reports that a new business, Columbia Traders, has opened in the 114-year-old Columbia Building at 420 S. Main St. in downtown Joplin, Mo. The Deli and grocery serves local residents and Route 66 visitors  breakfast and lunch from 6:30 am to 7 pm weekdays, 9 to 5 on Sat. and is … Continue reading New Joplin business opens in historic building

Albuquerque blog reports on El Vado situation

Duke City Fix, a prominent community blog based on Albuquerque, has picked up the story about Richard Gonzales still trying to tear down the historic El Vado Motel.  A lively discussion (pro and con) has resulted in the comments section. But at least the management of Duke City Fix has landed square on El Vado's … Continue reading Albuquerque blog reports on El Vado situation

‘Major manufacturer’ may move to Route 66

This article in the Suburban Journals owned by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a "major manufacturer" is poised to locate on old Route 66 in Pacific, Mo. Apparently the property in question is the old George's Apple Orchard site. Anyone know anything about it? Either way, it's apparent the Mother Road still remains a … Continue reading ‘Major manufacturer’ may move to Route 66