New Mexico's governor today ordered at least a three-day lockdown of the Route 66 town of Gallup, New Mexico, because of a big surge in coronavirus cases there. Gallup's outgoing mayor and its new mayor on Thursday requested that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declare a state of emergency under the state's Riot Control Act. McKinley … Continue reading Lockdown ordered in Gallup after a coronavirus surge there
Category: Towns
Few businesses reopen in Grants; city manager fired for clashing with mayor
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
Route 66 Association of Arizona helps Parks pay for Route 66 stencil, supplies
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona recently helped a nonprofit organization in Parks, Arizona, pay for a new Route 66 shield stencil and supplies so its residents could continue to show travelers the way on the Mother Road for years to come. Parks Area Connection, a federally recognized nonprofit in Parks that promotes community … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Arizona helps Parks pay for Route 66 stencil, supplies
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
County adds signs in Oatman prohibiting the feeding of wild burros in the roadway
Mohave County, Arizona, soon will add signs informing motorists the feeding of wild burros in Oatman is prohibited if the animals are standing on the Route 66 roadway. The signs are being added for the safety of burros and motorists. The county's board of supervisors without comment on Monday unanimously approved the proposal for the … Continue reading County adds signs in Oatman prohibiting the feeding of wild burros in the roadway
Group launches website about Albuquerque’s midcentury architecture
Modern Albuquerque, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and preserving midcentury modernist architecture and art, recently launched a website about such historic sites. Thea Haver, the co-founder of Modern Albuquerque, talked to the Albuquerque Journal about the website and the midcentury style: Haver said modernist or midcentury architecture dates from 1945 to 1975, “from post-World War … Continue reading Group launches website about Albuquerque’s midcentury architecture
County OKs redevelopment plan for Lake Dolores waterpark in Newberry Springs
The San Bernardino County board of supervisors approved a plan that would allow the redevelopment of the long-abandoned Lake Dolores waterpark north of Newberry Springs, California. The Victor Valley News reported: According to a newsletter from Robert Lovingood’s office, “the Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a general plan amendment and conditional use permit to establish … Continue reading County OKs redevelopment plan for Lake Dolores waterpark in Newberry Springs
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
Back part of a historic building on Route 66 in Bristow collapses
The rear portion of a century-old building in downtown Bristow, Oklahoma, along Route 66 collapsed Sunday. The building's owner, Charlie Elliott, noticed the building starting to sag Friday and put barricades around it. The structure reportedly was built in 1903. City officials blocked off Sixth Avenue in that block in case more of the building … Continue reading Back part of a historic building on Route 66 in Bristow collapses
Daredevil “Mad” Mike Hughes killed in rocket crash near Barstow
Daredevil "Mad" Mike Hughes, probably best known for his homemade rocket launch near the Route 66 town of Amboy, California, two years ago, died in a rocket crash Saturday near Barstow after its parachute apparently separated from the craft after liftoff. Hughes, who resided in Apple Valley, California, was 64. The San Bernardino County Sun … Continue reading Daredevil “Mad” Mike Hughes killed in rocket crash near Barstow