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.

Senate advances bill that would renew Route 66 program

As expected, the U.S. Senate advanced the Omnibus Lands Bill by a 66-12 margin during a rare Sunday session. The bill, reintroduced a few days ago by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), contains a section to extend the well-regarded Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program for another 10 years. Disappointingly, Oklahoma Sens. Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn … Continue reading Senate advances bill that would renew Route 66 program

Sights along the Southwest

Here's a couple's video of them touring Route 66 in Arizona and New Mexico. I like it because it contains footage beyond the usual vacation fare (checking out a well-stocked Mexican grocery in Albuquerque, for instance). And the 1970s song "Afternoon Delight" seems  appropriate with the New Mexican landscape.

Arcadia museum hosts Route 66 exhibit

The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum in Arcadia, Calif., is hosting the "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" exhibit, reports the Pasadena Star-News. Curator Dana Dunn hopes it will bring back fond memories for older Arcadia residents, as well as educate a younger generation. [...] On display will be items like a Chas. … Continue reading Arcadia museum hosts Route 66 exhibit

Vote on Route 66 Corridor Program may be Sunday

For those pining for the reauthorization of the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, events this week in Congress are providing hope. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Omnibus Public Lands Bill on Wednesday. This is the legislative package that contains the authorization to extend the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program for another 10 years. The … Continue reading Vote on Route 66 Corridor Program may be Sunday

Hello from Germany

I haven't been able to track down much information about this band, other than it being based in Germany. I'm not sure whether "Root 66" is the band's name or a variation of the title of the Bobby Troop song it performs here. Still, this sludgy, midtempo version sounds a lot more fresh than others … Continue reading Hello from Germany

Children’s book on Route 66 is out this month

A few months ago, it was reported that Oklahoma author and illustrator Hall Duncan was working on a children's book that takes place on Route 66. According to The Oklahoman, that book is finished: A new book by local children’s author Hall Duncan, titled "Emma Doesn’t Want to Race Today,” will be on shelves this … Continue reading Children’s book on Route 66 is out this month

Rock Cafe update

Rock Cafe owner Dawn Welch posted an update to her blog concerning the restoration of the Stroud, Okla., restaurant that was heavily damaged by fire last year. In short, she now has a contractor that's going full speed ahead in getting the cafe rebuilt to her standards. You can read about it here.

Route 66 Rendezvous reels

The festival was a few months ago, but a media group just posted videos of scenes from the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Berndardino, Calif. This isn't all of the videos, but ones I thought roadies would like.