A wildfire on March 1 destroyed three structures in the Route 66 ghost town of Cuervo, N.M., and damaged another, reported the current print edition of the Guadalupe County Communicator, based in nearby Santa Rosa. The newspaper reported: Nobody was injured in the blaze, which has left a big, black scar on a stretch of … Continue reading Brush fire destroys three structures in Cuervo
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Severe storms rake Lebanon, Rolla in Missouri
The storm systems that roared across the Midwest late Tuesday and early Wednesday -- including one that caused fatalities in Harrisburg, Ill. -- affected the Route 66 towns of Lebanon and Rolla in mid-Missouri. Ramona Lehman, longtime co-owner of the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, said in a phone interview that no damage occurred at … Continue reading Severe storms rake Lebanon, Rolla in Missouri
Albuquerque mayor wants input on revitalizing Route 66
It's going to be interesting to see how this shakes out later today: The most interesting part of KOB-TV's report on the mayor wanting to revitalize Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque is this: Whatever the perfect formula is, Mayor Berry says he wants to find it and make Albuquerque's star along Route 66 … Continue reading Albuquerque mayor wants input on revitalizing Route 66
Route 66 Task Force in Tulsa report
So what happened at the inaugural City of Tulsa Route 66 Task Force meeting Thursday night at the Campbell Hotel? The answer: Not much. That doesn't mean it was a waste of time. The meeting was more of a reception and fact-gathering mission than a planning session. The Task Force isn't going to be one … Continue reading Route 66 Task Force in Tulsa report
Victorville newspaper takes note of Route 66 report
It took a while, but it looks like other media types are taking note of the recently released Route 66 Economic Impact Report. On Sunday, the Victorville (Calif.) Daily Press took a closer look. And one longtime roadie, Jim Conkle, said Victorville isn't doing enough to draw Route 66 tourism: Conkle has seen small towns … Continue reading Victorville newspaper takes note of Route 66 report
Off to the bed races
The Mojave Daily News posted a humorous account of the annual Oatman Great Bed Races in Oatman, Ariz., on Saturday. It's not so much a competition as a fun-filled farce. To wit: In accordance to contest rules, teams must first push one teammate in a bed the length of the course, park the team’s bed … Continue reading Off to the bed races
Another town sees surge of Route 66 tourism
It isn't just Pontiac, Ill., seeing a big increase in Route 66 tourism in recent years. According to an article today in the Springfield State Journal-Register, the small town of Atlanta, Ill., is experiencing a surge, too. From the newspaper: In Atlanta, sales tax revenue jumped 43 percent last year during the peak tourism season … Continue reading Another town sees surge of Route 66 tourism
Springfield, Mo., discusses future of College Street
The City of Springfield, Mo., discussed ideas Wednesday on how to revitalize College Street west of downtown, which also served as the original Route 66. KSPR-TV filed this good video report: One person voiced concerns that are on the minds of many roadies. According to the Springfield News-Leader: Route 66 Association of Missouri President Tommy … Continue reading Springfield, Mo., discusses future of College Street
New Pontiac tourism video
This just got posted today. This is the official 2012 tourism video for Pontiac, Ill. As you might figure, Route 66 plays a prominent role. https://youtu.be/9jJ00fnCttk This is another feather in the cap of Pontiac Tourism, which recently announced record tourism in 2011.
Should Joplin provide tornado maps?
A new map that details the path of a deadly tornado that ravaged Joplin, Mo., is being distributed by the local chamber of commerce, reported KOAM-TV in nearby Pittsburg, Kan. And that's causing a few headaches for the agency. The station reported: The map is being put out by the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau (on Facebook) and … Continue reading Should Joplin provide tornado maps?