A few weeks ago, Albuquerque's Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission unanimously recommended that the historic El Vado Motel on Route 66 be designated a city landmark to protect it from demolition. Today, I learned the Albuquerque City Council will decide whether to officially designate El Vado as a city landmark during its Jan. 7 meeting. … Continue reading City Council will decide on El Vado on Jan. 7
Day: December 19, 2007
Route 66 Rendezvous producers organizing a motorcycle show
The San Bernardino (Calif.) Convention and Visitors Bureau, producers of the massive Route 66 Rendezvous classic-car extravaganza, is announcing the formation of the Berdoo Bikes & Blues Rendezvous on May 2-3. According to the news release: The San Bernardino Convention and Visitors Bureau is partnering with the San Bernardino City Professional Firefighters, Local 891, to … Continue reading Route 66 Rendezvous producers organizing a motorcycle show
Rezoning approved for Cool Springs Camp
The restoration and revitalization of Cool Springs Camp between Kingman and Oatman, Ariz., will continue after the county's Planning and Zoning Commission approved the historic Route 66 site's rezoning, reports the Kingman Daily Miner. Sounds like the commission is enthusiastic about owner Ned Leutchner's efforts: Commissioner Joe Bibich said he thought the project was great. … Continue reading Rezoning approved for Cool Springs Camp
“I’m gonna buy me a Mercury and cruise it up and down the road”
Country star Alan Jackson sings the "Mercury Blues." And there are some fine-looking rides in this video. And playing lead electric guitar is a fellow by the name of Keith Urban.