Only four of about 80 nonessential businesses in Grants, New Mexico, ordered closed because of the coronavirus pandemic reopened Monday despite the mayor urging them to do so. Meanwhile, the mayor said he fired Grants' city manager for not ordering city employees back to work at the municipal golf course, though the firing still has … Continue reading Few businesses reopen in Grants; city manager fired for clashing with mayor
Category: Businesses
Grants mayor vows to let nonessential stores open despite governor’s order
The mayor of the Route 66 town of Grants, New Mexico, said he would let non-essential stores reopen Monday, flouting the governor's order to close them until mid-May because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Associated Press reported: Grants Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks said he’s giving businesses permission to reopen on Monday and is ordering … Continue reading Grants mayor vows to let nonessential stores open despite governor’s order
One business’ suffering from coronavirus, travel ban
A Joplin, Missouri, television station focused on one Route 66 business in nearby Carthage, Missouri, that's feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and European travel ban. The business taking the brunt of lack of business is the Boots Court, which dates to 1939. KOAM-TV talked to Deborah Harvey, co-owner of the motel: The Boots … Continue reading One business’ suffering from coronavirus, travel ban
Red Fork Distillery in Tulsa now brewing its own hand sanitizer
As an example of adapting to changing market conditions and serving a need, Red Fork Distillery in Tulsa now is brewing hand sanitizer. The sanitizer not only is serving a need during the coronavirus pandemic, but it's proving popular as well. KTUL-TV in Tulsa reported: “Is it our long-term plan? Probably not, but it is … Continue reading Red Fork Distillery in Tulsa now brewing its own hand sanitizer
Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios sets April 25 deadline to buy bricks for new neon sign
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 in Tulsa has set a 5 p.m. April 25 deadline to buy commemorative bricks for a soon-to-come neon sign at the store. The bricks, which go for $66 each and can be personalized with a short message, can be purchased here. The store also recently posted on Facebook … Continue reading Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios sets April 25 deadline to buy bricks for new neon sign
Not dead yet: Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program still offers assistance
Though its popular and well-regarded cost-share grant program legislatively expired last fall with little chance of renewal, the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program continues to offer aid to the public. Kaisa Barthuli, program manager for the National Park Service program, stated in an email Friday: As you likely are aware, the authorizing legislation for the … Continue reading Not dead yet: Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program still offers assistance
Albuquerque will spend $500,000 to publicize its Route 66 corridor, ART
The City of Albuquerque will spend $500,000 to publicize its stretch of Route 66 and its troubled Albuquerque Rapid Transit system. The city has issued a request for proposals that will be due April 28. It stated: The City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department is seeking a qualified marketing firm to develop and implement a … Continue reading Albuquerque will spend $500,000 to publicize its Route 66 corridor, ART
Several Route 66 states tighten access inside bars, restaurants because of virus
The Route 66 states of Illinois, California and New Mexico imposed new rules over the weekend that would restrict interior access of restaurants and taverns. All are being done an in effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Sunday all restaurants and bars will close for inside dining for more … Continue reading Several Route 66 states tighten access inside bars, restaurants because of virus
Ireland, UK added to 30-day European travel ban to U.S.
President Trump's recent 30-day travel ban on people from Europe was expanded Saturday to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The UK-Ireland ban will take effect at midnight Eastern time Monday. The ban was in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which had sickened more than 156,000 people worldwide (and rising) and killed 5,800 as of Saturday … Continue reading Ireland, UK added to 30-day European travel ban to U.S.
Route 66 Navigation launches “Keep Calm and Travel Route 66 (Later)” campaign
Touch Media on Thursday announced the launch of a "Keep Calm and Travel Route 66 (Later)" campaign in the wake of President Trump's 30-day ban of travelers from Europe because of the coronavirus pandemic. Touch Media, which created the Route 66 Navigation app, started the campaign because of some grim data in the wake of … Continue reading Route 66 Navigation launches “Keep Calm and Travel Route 66 (Later)” campaign