I missed this somewhere, but this opinion piece in the Mountain View Telegraph reveals that Mike Anaya, owner of Mike's Friendly Store on old Route 66 in Moriarty, N.M., was inducted into the New Mexico Business Hall of Fame. Anaya is no absentee owner. He's easy to find at his supermarket and is not afraid … Continue reading Route 66 business owner honored
Day: December 14, 2006
Thoughts on El Vado hearing
Johnny Meier, a longtime member of the New Mexico Route 66 Association, attended the recent hearing regarding the demolition application of El Vado Motel in Albuquerque. Here are excerpts from an e-mail of his thoughts: The projected income was argued by the developer to be considered as an unreasonable rate of return given the cost … Continue reading Thoughts on El Vado hearing
Re-use of a historic Route 66 motel
Following a discussion about preserving historic Route 66 motels on the Albuquerque blog Duke City Fix, contributor Arizona Phil found this fascinating Albuquerque Journal story about developers converting the old Cactus Motel, along old Route 66 in Santa Fe, into the Cactus Centro business center. The anchor is the Sun Loan Company, where the former … Continue reading Re-use of a historic Route 66 motel
“Cars” gets one Golden Globe nomination
The hit Disney-Pixar movie about Route 66, "Cars," received just one nomination from the Golden Globes today, and that was for the new Best Animated Feature Film category. Its competition is "Happy Feet" and "Monster House." Disappointingly, composer Randy Newman and "Our Town" were not nominated for score and best song. Instead of Newman and … Continue reading “Cars” gets one Golden Globe nomination
El Vado’s fate remains in limbo
The City of Albuquerque's Landmarks and Urban Commission held a hearing for 3 1/2 hours Wednesday, but no decision was made about whether to allow a demolition permit for the historic Route 66 motel, according to the Albuquerque Tribune. The commission will hold another meeting Jan. 10 to hear more witnesses and testimony. Based on … Continue reading El Vado’s fate remains in limbo