The Albuquerque City Council voted 7-2 Monday night to approve the mayor's $120 million bus-transit plan that will bring big changes to Central Avenue, aka Route 66. The vote came after a "noisy" four-hour debate, reported the Albuquerque Journal. Supporters of the project were in the minority at city hall. Councilors Dan Lewis and Klarissa Pena … Continue reading City council approves Albuquerque Rapid Transit 7-2
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Winslow’s tourism season began early with Glenn Frey’s death
Apparently The Eagles' loss was Winslow's gain. When Glenn Frey died in January, it wasn't surprising Winslow, Arizona, and its Standin' on a Corner Park saw a sudden influx of tourists wanting to pay tribute to the founder of the massively popular country-rock band. Standin' on a Corner Park pays tribute to The Eagles' first hit, "Take … Continue reading Winslow’s tourism season began early with Glenn Frey’s death
Grand Canyon Caverns adds new cave tours
Grand Canyon Caverns near Peach Springs, Arizona, added a fifth tour to its offerings this month after new caves were found and excavated in recent years. Grand Canyon Caverns owner John McEnulty told the Grand Canyon News the new offering is called the Wild Tour: Once opened, cavers found the cave was a pristine environment with … Continue reading Grand Canyon Caverns adds new cave tours
GlassBoy Studios opens in Arcadia
Joel Rayburn's GlassBoy Studios neon-lighting company -- also home to Tourist Trap Tees --opened for business last week in downtown Arcadia, Oklahoma, next to Route 66 and the town's famous Round Barn. The above photo is shows the business and the custom-painted Route 66 van driven by GlassBoy Studios' first customer, Greg Gaszak. The business is housed in the nearly-century-old Brooks … Continue reading GlassBoy Studios opens in Arcadia
Springfield may add TIF district to section of Route 66
Springfield, Illinois, may add a tax-increment financing district to declining Peoria Road, which is historic Route 66 in the town's north side. TIF districts are where taxes from rising property-tax values are used to pay a part of renovation costs or infrastructure improvements for businesses. Anecdotal evidence existed the Peoria Road district was in decline, but WRSP-TV had … Continue reading Springfield may add TIF district to section of Route 66
The curse of Grants uranium mines
The nonprofit magazine In These Times recently published an in-depth article about uranium miners in the Route 66 town of Grants, New Mexico. The mines operated in Grants and Church Rock, New Mexico, from the 1950s to the 1980s. Many miners contracted cancer and other diseases from radiation exposure. The federal government under the Radiation … Continue reading The curse of Grants uranium mines
More 1990s videos on Route 66
Anthony Reichardt has posted more than a dozen videos he shot during Route 66 trips in a 1959 Cadillac from 1992 to 1995. The latest batch includes an interview with Aleene Kay Albro, who co-owned Buffalo Ranch in Afton, Oklahoma, from 1953 to 1997. She died less than two years after this video, and Buffalo Ranch … Continue reading More 1990s videos on Route 66
Arizona unveils Mother Road Bucks
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona is issuing Mother Road Bucks that will be accepted at Route 66 gift shops and attractions in the state. The Mother Road Bucks were issued to mark Route 66's 90th anniversary. Each Mother Road Buck is worth $1 and can be picked up at several Route 66 businesses in Arizona … Continue reading Arizona unveils Mother Road Bucks
Cool Springs Camp needs a caretaker
The caretaker at Cool Springs Camp on Route 66 between Kingman and Oatman, Arizona, is retiring soon, and the owner is looking for someone to replace him. Owner Ned Leuchtner said he's looking for someone to run the gift shop, deal with vendors and possibly "ramp up" sales on Cool Springs Camp's website. The current … Continue reading Cool Springs Camp needs a caretaker
Season begins for Route 66 cost-share grant applications
If you own a historic Route 66 business or property that needs upkeep, now is is the time to apply for a cost-share grant from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. The program announced Friday applications will be accepted until April 1. More about it: The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program provides cost-share grant assistance … Continue reading Season begins for Route 66 cost-share grant applications