The Gallup Independent reports that the Grants, N.M., city council has renewed its support for the Fire 'n' Ice motorcycle rally on Route 66 for one year. Organizers wanted a three-year commitment, but the city was concerned about beer sales and possible shootouts between rival motorcycle gangs, like the deadly one in Laughlin, Nev., a … Continue reading Grants, N.M., renews support for bike rally
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.
Japanese “Cars” trailer
The folks at the Upcoming Pixar blog have found a site that has the Japanese trailer for Pixar's Route 66-themed movie "Cars," set to be released June 9. It contains a few scenes that I haven't seen in other trailers. The site is here, with trailers dubbed in English and Japanese. It's pretty funny to … Continue reading Japanese “Cars” trailer
Gallup motel may see wrecking ball
The Gallup Independent reports that the abandoned Shalimar Inn on Route 66 in Gallup, N.M., is on the city's condemnation report and may be torn down. The newspaper report indicates that the property has been extensively vandalized and rendered filthy by squatters.
Pain Walker strolls into New Mexico
Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, has passed the halfway mark of his journey and is in San Jon in far eastern New Mexico. Within a day or so, he'll be propping up his weary feet and relaxing here. At least I would, anyway.
A Valentine for 66
Jerry Ueckert, a Route 66 enthusiast from Edgewood, N.M., reports that he has purchased a Valentine diner in Magdalena, N.M. He plans to move the diner onto his property on Route 66 and restore it. Ueckert says the diner appears to be the Aristocrat model. The Kansas State Historical Society gives the following description of … Continue reading A Valentine for 66
Motel reopens in Atlanta, Ill.
The Bloomington Pantagraph reports that a motel that had been closed for eight months near Interstate 55 in the Route 66 town of Atlanta, Ill., has reopened as an America's Best Value Inn. I believe the motel had been called the I-55 Motel, where I had stayed once several years ago. New owner Narish Desai … Continue reading Motel reopens in Atlanta, Ill.
Lincoln Museum is a must-see
While visiting my parents in Illinois, my father strongly urged that I visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, which is on Route 66 in Springfield. Because Dad isn't easily impressed, I thought I'd better get there. Dad was right. It is the best Lincoln tourist attraction out of many in that city. It … Continue reading Lincoln Museum is a must-see
I’m back
I returned tonight from seeing family in Illinois and checking out a few road attractions -- some on Route 66 and some not. I'll get some rest tonight after logging about 1,100 miles in the past three days or so. In the meantime, I thank Emily profusely for filling in on the news-reporting duties while … Continue reading I’m back
Another Foyil athlete
The little Oklahoma Route 66 town of Foyil has turned out some spectacular athletes over the years. First there was Andy Payne, the distance runner who crossed the finish line first in the 1928 "Bunion Derby," and now there's NFL player Josh Brown, who will play for the Seattle Seahawks in next Sunday's Super Bowl. … Continue reading Another Foyil athlete
Rick and Jane update
Rick and Jane McKinney, the evangelists walking Route 66 as part of their Walk to Reclaim America campaign, posted an update yesterday about their recent adventures, including a memorable experience on the Hualapai reservation in western Arizona. Route 66 is kind of a microcosm of American culture, in all its fascinating diversity, as the McKinneys … Continue reading Rick and Jane update