The Book of Obadiah

The latest entry from "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible." Blink, and you'll miss it.

Enchanted welcome

A few weeks ago, the state of New Mexico erected this "Welcome to New Mexico -- Land of Enchantment" structure over westbound Interstate 40 near the Glenrio Welcome Center, close to the Texas border. Many Route 66ers don't continue into New Mexico on I-40, opting for the gravel road that was old Route 66 leading … Continue reading Enchanted welcome

School construction puts Kingman Street Drags on hiatus

The annual Kingman Street Drags event in downtown Kingman, Ariz., will be canceled this year because of the construction of a new school, reports the Kingman Daily Miner. Typically, the grounds of the White Cliffs Middle School campus at 400 Granview Ave. served as a staging ground for racers, as well as a place for … Continue reading School construction puts Kingman Street Drags on hiatus

Touting Tucumcari

This is a promotional video created by the Tucumcari-Quay County Chamber of Commerce in Tucumcari, N.M. It touts the town's Route 66 heritage and other attractions. It's an excellent video ... every bit as good what I've seen from much bigger cities.