The City of Albuquerque Environmental Planning Commission voted 6-2 on Friday to redevelop the Horn Oil Co. on Route 66 into a multi-use residential area, according to the Albuquerque Journal (subscription-only content). There also is a report at the Albuquerque Tribune site. Horn Oil Co. at one point in its history on Route 66 boasted … Continue reading Bad news for Horn Oil Co.
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Appeal on El Vado landmarks decision delayed
I received a notice Friday that the hearing on Richard Gonzales' appeal of the City of Albuquerque Landmarks Commission's decision to designate El Vado Motel a city landmark has been delayed. The hearing will be at 9:30 a.m. March 30. Having read the city Planning Commission's strong and convincing rebuttal, I think it's just delaying … Continue reading Appeal on El Vado landmarks decision delayed
Lauterbach Tire Man beheaded
No, al-Qaida insurgents from Iraq aren't responsible. The lopping off of the Lauterbach Tire Man's noggin on the 1926-34 alignment of Route 66 in Springfield, Ill., was caused by last week's severe thunderstorms. As you can see, the head was eventually found. Lauterbach Tire and Car Wash Service is at 1569 Wabash Ave. in Springfield. … Continue reading Lauterbach Tire Man beheaded
Spring issue of Route 66 Magazine is out
Bob Moore, executive editor of Route 66 Magazine, was kind enough to provide me a preview of what's coming up on the spring issue of his magazine. He said the publication should be in bookstores and newstands sometime this week. Here's the rundown on the current issue: Cover story is "I Have Seen the Future" … Continue reading Spring issue of Route 66 Magazine is out
I’m back
I was out of town and away from computers for a long weekend. I'm going to spend much of Monday playing catch-up on Route 66 news. So stick around.
Vega Motel closes
I've been informed that the historic Vega Motel on Route 66 in Vega, Texas, has closed. Apparently co-owner Harold Whaley is quite ill. He and his wife Tresa have closed the motel and moved from town so she could care for him. That's all the information I have. I'll post more when I learn anything.
Be good …
... I'll be away from a computer for a few days. No Route 66 blogging for a while. So get out of the house and drive the road instead. As Michael Wallis would say: "Travel well."
Another reason to drive Missouri’s Route 66
And the reason is provided in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's report about Interstate 44. About 70 percent of the interstate will be torn up before fall. That means two-way traffic, narrowed lanes and lane closures along 207 of the 290 miles that stretch between St. Louis and Oklahoma. If you're going to be driving two … Continue reading Another reason to drive Missouri’s Route 66
Another report from the Vegas “Cars” screening
Joseph Kleiman of Jim Hill Media, which has reported plenty of juicy inside info about Disney and Pixar in recent months, was at the "Cars" screening a few days ago in Las Vegas. Read the whole thing, but this part is worth excerpting: "Cars," in terms of character animation, art direction, and story is Pixar … Continue reading Another report from the Vegas “Cars” screening
New “Cars” movie poster unveiled
It looks like Canmag.com has the scoop. Kudos to Pixar Animation Studios for putting what looks like all the film's characters on one page. And please take note of the Route 66 shield on the lower right.