In an effort to add fun to fast-approaching Election Day and, more importantly, sell more adult beverages, the historic Barney's Beanery on Route 66 in West Hollywood, Calif., and four other Los Angeles-area locations is tapping its "Rock the Beer Vote" campaign. We'll let the press release explain: Each of the legendary restaurants’ venues has assigned … Continue reading It doesn’t pass the beer test
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.
Bureaucratic delays hamper De Anza project
The restoration of the historic De Anza Motor Lodge along Route 66 in Albuquerque will be delayed until at least April because of inexplicable delays in Washington, reported the New Mexico Business Weekly. The project requires approval by the National Park Service so developer Rob Dickson can receive tax credits to cover part of the … Continue reading Bureaucratic delays hamper De Anza project
Flame being passed at the Magic Lamp Inn
The Magic Lamp Inn, a restaurant on Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., for more than 60 years, is changing operators for the first time in decades, according to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Longtime owner and general manager Anthony Vernola is retiring. Sartaj Singh, who owns several restaurants in the region, including nearby Antonino's, … Continue reading Flame being passed at the Magic Lamp Inn
TrekAmerica’s Ultimate 40 Travel Experiences
TrekAmerica, a 40-year-old "tours for non-tourists" company based in the United Kingdom, put together this video of clients' favorite travel moments in the United States. Route 66 made the cut, and you'll find many of the other 39 experiences overlap with the Mother Road as well. https://youtu.be/PQ9Ugb7d7dY The full list is here. And check out … Continue reading TrekAmerica’s Ultimate 40 Travel Experiences
Touring Route 66 in a ’66 Chevelle
Cole Quinnell was going to display his beautifully renovated 1966 Chevelle at the Flex-a-lite booth at SEMA and compete in the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational, both in the Las Vegas area. Quinnell and photographer Robert McGaffin decided to take much of old Route 66 on the trip from Detroit to Vegas. They posted these two videos … Continue reading Touring Route 66 in a ’66 Chevelle
Post office at Devil’s Elbow likely will remain open
The post office in the historic Sheldon's Market near Route 66 in Devil's Elbow, Mo., probably will stay open, reported the Waynesville Daily Guide. The U.S. Postal Service, facing severe financial problems, is considering the closure of hundreds of small post offices across the country. Dozens of residents crowded into Sheldon's on Friday to hear a … Continue reading Post office at Devil’s Elbow likely will remain open
“Mother Road”
J.D. Strait, a buddy of musician Kirk Baldwin, liked this song so much, he decided to shoot a video of it for him. https://youtu.be/kQ22GsqZbxU Strait wrote: "Kirk to this day still travels New Mexico 333 (which is the old original portion of Old Route 66 just east of Albuquerque) to go to most of his … Continue reading “Mother Road”
Former Route 66 motel will be used for AIDS patient housing
https://youtu.be/5h4VKySW1a0 The closed Sleepy Hollow Motor Court along Route 66 in Albuquerque soon will be converted into transitional housing for those afflicted by the AIDS virus, according to KRQE-TV in Albuquerque. The station said: The $1.5 million project is scheduled to be wrapped up by August 2013. Representatives from the New Mexico AIDS Services say … Continue reading Former Route 66 motel will be used for AIDS patient housing
New welcome sign dedicated in Miami, Okla.
City officials in Miami, Okla., on Monday dedicated a new Route 66-themed gateway sign on the south edge of downtown, according to KSNF and KODE-TV in Joplin, Mo. "We think it's something Miami will be known for. It's a landmark," states Larry Eller, Miami Risk Coordinator. It's a large, high profile change on Main Street, … Continue reading New welcome sign dedicated in Miami, Okla.
New Mexico Route 66 Museum sets opening for June
The Tucumcari City Commission last week unanimously approved the lease at its convention center for the New Mexico Route 66 Museum. With that, organizers have set a grand opening during the Wheels on 66 event in Tucumcari on June 6-9, according to a news release today. [T]he museum has begun work on its website and … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Museum sets opening for June