Tucumcari loses bid for ‘racino’

Word came down Monday afternoon that the New Mexico Racing Commission approved a horse-racing and casino license application to Raton, and not the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, reports the Quay County Sun. It was a unanimous decision. Santa Fe also lost out on its bid to get a "racino" license. The Sun reported: In … Continue reading Tucumcari loses bid for ‘racino’

A crown on the Blue Dome

In a story by the Greater Tulsa Region Newspapers about Tulsa's preparations for the upcoming National Preservation Conference on Oct. 21-25, those who come to town during that time will be treated to a rare sight -- the copper spire that once graced the Blue Dome gas station on Route 66 near downtown will be … Continue reading A crown on the Blue Dome

Historic store in Victorville closes

Western Outdoor Equipment Co. in the Old Town section of Victorville, Calif., has closed after 85 years in business, reports the Daily Press. It was founded as Victorville Hardware in 1923 and moved to its current location on Seventh Street, aka Route 66, in 1938. It became a Western Outdoor store in 1950. This is … Continue reading Historic store in Victorville closes