During a time in which a sinkhole in Florida drew national attention, another sinkhole appeared next to Route 66 west of Galena, Kan., reported KOAM-TV. Fortunately, this hole hasn't caused any injuries or deaths. But its sudden appearance prompted highway officials to block one lane of traffic on Route 66 until they determine whether the … Continue reading Sinkhole appears next to Route 66 in Galena
Month: March 2013
Vintage fashion shopping in Amarillo
Andrew Evans of National Geographic's Digital Nomad site is spending the next month or so traveling in the state of his birth, Texas. One of his first dispatches comes from Rag and Bone Antiques, along the Sixth Street (aka Route 66) corridor of Amarillo, where Keitha Jones and Ash Marie show him vintage clothing. It's … Continue reading Vintage fashion shopping in Amarillo
A closer look at the Elbow Inn
Take a look at a recent "Discover the Ozarks" spot by KRBK-TV in Springfield, Mo., about a Route 66 landmark -- the Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ in Devil's Elbow, Mo. https://youtu.be/SF1z_wdV2B4 One of my favorite stories about the Elbow Inn is this one, by Sandi Wheaton. Believe it or not, her story about the … Continue reading A closer look at the Elbow Inn
“Route 66 — Ten Years Later” posted online
Last night, photographer Jim Luning posted the entire 53-minute documentary "Route 66 -- Ten Years Later" from 2010 on Vimeo. Watch it here: Route 66 - Ten Years Later - The Movie from Luning Photo on Vimeo. “Route 66 – Ten Years Later” dovetails from a book, "Route 66," that writer Tim Steil and photographer … Continue reading “Route 66 — Ten Years Later” posted online
City of Albuquerque sues Route 66 Malt Shop
The City of Albuquerque has filed a multi-pronged lawsuit against the embattled Route 66 Malt Shop, according to several media outlets Friday. Not only is the city suing the restaurant for not paying a voter-approved minimum wage to a worker, but it seeks more damages and a restraining order against the eatery due to alleged … Continue reading City of Albuquerque sues Route 66 Malt Shop
C-SPAN takes a look at Route 66 in Albuquerque
Cable channel C-SPAN posted this video yesterday that examines the history of Route 66 and the preservation of its historic properties, especially in Albuquerque. Longtime New Mexico Route 66 advocate Johnnie Meier and Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program director Kaisa Barthuli star in this clip. https://youtu.be/MpKZNhuU69M The video is part of C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles … Continue reading C-SPAN takes a look at Route 66 in Albuquerque