Star Gonzales, executive director of the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce, told the Gallup (N.M.) Independent that she wants to establish a county-line-to-county-line "gateway" to draw travelers onto old Route 66. "We want to see it extend from (the Bernalillo) county line to (the McKinley) county line by establishing a gateway at the east end … Continue reading Jumping on the bandwagon
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Residents of Atlanta, Ill., come through
Today's Bloomington Pantagraph reports that a group of Atlanta, Ill., residents has made a $10,000 matching offer toward the Atlanta Library centennial campaign. The centennial celebration is raising funds to restore the Downey building (ed. note: it houses the Palms Grill), a National Register property located along old Route 66 in downtown Atlanta. The building … Continue reading Residents of Atlanta, Ill., come through
Gallop to Gallup
The Salt Lake Tribune has two features in its weekend travel section about the Route 66 town of Gallup, N.M., with emphasis on the El Rancho Hotel, Red Rock State Park, the High Desert Trail System, Mentmore Rock Climbing Area and Earl's Restaurant.
Yukon’s historic grain elevators endangered
Route 66 travelers driving west into Yukon, Okla., typically have been greeted by the huge grain elevators and a big lighted sign, "Yukon's Best Flour." Now the Daily Oklahoman reports that the elevators are up for sale for $1.75 million. The reason? Urban sprawl around Oklahoma City has greatly reduced wheat acreage in the region. … Continue reading Yukon’s historic grain elevators endangered
Help the big doughnut
The Route 66 Mother Road Museum of Barstow, Calif., is raising money to move the historic 1948 Winchell's Donut sign to the Museum of Neon Art of Los Angeles. The sign is being displayed at Soutar's Dodge in Barstow until Dec. 21. A small story about the fundraising effort is here. There's a good picture … Continue reading Help the big doughnut
Grand Canyon Caverns
Hesperia Star columnist Richard Doornbos writes a nice summary about Grand Canyon Caverns, on old Route 66 near Peach Springs, Ariz. You also can learn about the caverns at its Web site here.
Best place to two-step on Route 66?
If you ask folks in the high, high desert town of Flagstaff (7,000 feet elevation) that question, chances are good they will say the Museum Club on Route 66. Arizona Daily Sun readers recently voted it the best for dancing in the Best of Flagstaff. I've been in the Museum Club but, regrettably, never during … Continue reading Best place to two-step on Route 66?
An alien skull makes a heartwarming gift
The Quay County Sun in Tucumcari, N.M., has printed a guide to usual holiday gifts that could be purchased from three local Route 66 businesses: the Del's Restaurant gift shop, Coyote Moon Designs, and Mike Callens' internationally famous Tee Pee Curios. The guide includes Peruvian masks, goat-hide lamps and Devil Duckies, a dark-side version of … Continue reading An alien skull makes a heartwarming gift
Frankoma Pottery is definitely back in business
I'd known that Frankoma Pottery along old Route 66 in Sapulpa had found a new buyer a few months ago. But, as the Daily Oklahoman reports (registration may be required), Frankoma is indeed producing pottery again. According to the story, it is producing a Christmas plate and three nativity pieces. As usual, the mold will … Continue reading Frankoma Pottery is definitely back in business
Town wants to give Route 66 corridor a retro look
I found this story about Moriarty, N.M., from the Mountain View Telegraph. I'll excerpt it in part: Moriarty's main street could get a facelift— complete with neon lights and retro storefronts hearkening back to the heyday of Route 66— if one city councilor's suggestion takes root. Councilor Steve Anaya asked the council at its Nov. … Continue reading Town wants to give Route 66 corridor a retro look