New Mexico Business Weekly reports that the state's scenic byways have received a total of $500,000 in federal grants. At least one of the grants will go to Route 66: Bernalillo County will receive $80,100 for the construction of El Camino Real/Route 66 Urban Plaza, which will create an interpretive kiosk on Isleta Boulevard. It … Continue reading New Mexico scenic byway receives a grant
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.
Historic building in Arizona being restored
The historic Beck Furniture Building in the Route 66 town of Holbrook, Ariz., is being restored to be a restaurant and gift shop, according to the Holbrook Tribune-News. The couple fixing up the building hope to have it open by late May.
In Funks Grove, it’s spelled “sirup,” not “syrup”
The Daily Vidette, which is the student newspaper of Illinois State University, has posted a story on its online edition about Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup, which is a family business near the tiny Route 66 hamlet of Funks Grove, south of Bloomington. The story explains the unique spelling of the maple product: A sign … Continue reading In Funks Grove, it’s spelled “sirup,” not “syrup”
Urban hike along Route 66
Chantal Foster of the Duke City Fix blog took a stroll down Central Avenue (Route 66) in Albuquerque. Here are the photos she took during her eight-hour walk.
Calendar of events updated
I went through the Route 66 Calendar of Events last night and today and made a correction, a few clarifications and a few additions. I'll go over it once a month or so in an effort to make sure everything's up-to-date.
Your own taste of New Mexico
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.
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