Santa Rosa’s debt triples

The City of the Santa Rosa, N.M.'s debt from a gross receipts tax appeal has skyrocketed from $400,000 to an eye-popping $1.21 million, reported today's  print edition of the Guadalupe County Communicator, based in Santa Rosa. That amount is well over half of the Route 66 town's general fund budget in a year. Mayor Albert … Continue reading Santa Rosa’s debt triples

Movement afoot to rename New Mexico Highway 333 to Route 66

A small movement is percolating to change the name of New Mexico Highway 333 east of Albuquerque to Route 66, reported the Mountain View Telegraph newspaper. One of those who want it changed is Fred Rael, co-owner of the Sedillo Hill Travel Center in Tijeras, N.M.: Rael doesn't care for the N.M. 333 designation and … Continue reading Movement afoot to rename New Mexico Highway 333 to Route 66

Special painting, signing event will mark Chicken Basket’s 66th year

Del Rhea's Chicken Basket, a landmark on old Route 66 in Willowbrook, Ill., is marking its 66th year. To celebrate the occasion, owner Patrick Rhea and Route 66 artist Jerry McClanahan will sign a limited edition of "66" prints of Jerry's watercolor painting of the restaurant, from noon to 3 p.m. July 29. The prints will … Continue reading Special painting, signing event will mark Chicken Basket’s 66th year

Road Trip Route 66 app is updated

Kelly Ludwig's Road Trip Route 66 app, initially released for iPhones in early 2011, recently received an extensive update. Those who already have the app should simply update it through their iPhone or iTunes account. Those who don't have it ought to get it soon -- it's been discounted to 99 cents through the month … Continue reading Road Trip Route 66 app is updated