Rani and Raja have posted their own stories and photos from a trip on New Mexico's Route 66. This blog entry is special because it concentrates on New Mexico's chiles and provides a recipe on how to make your own green chile sauce.
Month: March 2006
Fat Man has two bad wheels
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com says in his March 3 journal entry that he's about finished working with a personal trainer and is eager to get back to Ohio so he can resume his cross-country walk. He's going to walk again despite being recently diagnosed with stress fractures in both feet. But he figures that barring … Continue reading Fat Man has two bad wheels
Good for him
Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., is encouraging communities and businesses along Route 66 to apply for cost-share grants from the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, according to the Quay County Sun in Tucumcari. Applications and guidelines can be found here or by calling (505) 988-6701. Deadline to apply for the fiscal year is … Continue reading Good for him
Showtime for West Hollywood
This article from The Telegraph in London is supposed to be a sort of preview for the Academy Awards. But the story also serves as a good travel guide to the Route 66 town of West Hollywood, including old haunts like Barney's Beanery and Mel's Drive-In.
Former Gallup mayor dies
The Gallup Independent has a story about former longtime Gallup, N.M., mayor Eddie Munoz, who died Wednesday. Munoz could boast one important legacy: He fought hard to address alcohol abuse problems by Gallup's residents. It was 1989 and Munoz had begged, pleaded and done everything he could to get as many people as possible to … Continue reading Former Gallup mayor dies
Big subdivision near Twin Arrows?
A 660-home subdivision near Twin Arrows, Ariz., east of Flagstaff, was approved by the Cococino County Planning and Zoning Commission this week, according to the Arizona Daily Sun. The county board will get the final say whether this project proceeds. Twin Arrows is a Route 66 settlement that has an abandoned gas station and two … Continue reading Big subdivision near Twin Arrows?
More “Cars” toys
The Upcoming Pixar blog, via Animated News, reports that the Snaptoys catalog is displaying a couple of "Cars" plushie toys, including the film's lead character, Lightning McQueen (seen above).
Racetrack may get a sneak peek of Pixar’s “Cars”
The Charlotte Observer reports that H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler and his Lowe's Motor Speedway are negotiating to hold a May 26 screening of Pixar Animation Studios' movie, "Cars," which takes place on Route 66. The screening would be two days before the track hosts the Coca-Cola 600. The movie officially opens wide on June 9. If … Continue reading Racetrack may get a sneak peek of Pixar’s “Cars”
“Bugs Bunny should have stayed in Albuquerque”
So writes the blogger The King of Today. When he touched down in the Duke City via airplane, he wasn't impressed. But the Nob Hill neighborhood converted him. He now says that "Albuquerque, NM, is my new girlfriend." King also has a nice slide show of pictures from his visit.
Missouri town OKs scenic byway participation
The Route 66 town of St. Robert, Mo., recently approved its participation in the National Scenic Byways Program, according to the Pulaski County Democrat. The city plans to apply for a $1.3 million grant. The city would use the funds to install a Trail of Tears Interpretive site and fitness trail, working with the National … Continue reading Missouri town OKs scenic byway participation