City Councilwoman Carole Young wants a distinctive brand to help sell the city of Kingman, Ariz., to tourists, according to the Kingman Daily Miner. That's a worthy goal. But here's where she unwittingly runs off the rails: Another problem, Young said, is that while Kingman can draw the baby boomer crowd in with its connection … Continue reading Councilor seeks brand for Kingman
Category: Towns
Forest being thinned around Flagstaff
If you're driving on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Ariz., and see logging going on, don't worry -- the Coconino Forest around the city isn't being clear-cut. The Arizona Daily Sun says the forest is being thinned to reduce the risk of severe wildfires that could damage homes. Surrounded on all sides by trees, Flagstaff is … Continue reading Forest being thinned around Flagstaff
Tucumcari loses bid for ‘racino’
Word came down Monday afternoon that the New Mexico Racing Commission approved a horse-racing and casino license application to Raton, and not the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, reports the Quay County Sun. It was a unanimous decision. Santa Fe also lost out on its bid to get a "racino" license. The Sun reported: In … Continue reading Tucumcari loses bid for ‘racino’
Pontiac tries to save its prison
The Associated Press has published a very good story about the Route 66 town of Pontiac, Ill., and its efforts to keep the state from shutting down its prison. The article spells out the stakes: The roughly 12,000 people here find themselves in a struggle for their economic lives as they try to talk Illinois … Continue reading Pontiac tries to save its prison
Supai attractions damaged by flood
No one was injured or killed in the flooding in the Grand Canyon earlier this week. But there's little doubt the damage caused will hurt tourism in the small canyon floor village of Supai, Ariz. Reports the Arizona Republic: The trails leading to the village are not passable. The bridges crossing Havasu Creek are washed … Continue reading Supai attractions damaged by flood
Edgewood celebrating Route 66
The town of Edgewood, N.M., is throwing its Route 66 Run, Rally & Rock and Harvest Festival this coming weekend. What's notable is that Route 66 (State Highway 344) recently finished renovations through town. The Daily Lobo has a preview of the all the festivities.
A juicy tale
The Route 66 town of Lincoln, Ill., at 1 p.m. Aug. 27 will hold a re-creation of Abraham Lincoln's christening of the town in 1853, reports the Bloomington Pantagraph. The approximately 20-minute ceremony will occur at 101 N. Chicago St. in Lincoln. As for what actually happened nearly 155 years ago ... It was on … Continue reading A juicy tale
Williams in the spotlight
It's not often that a small Route 66 town gets prominent ink from two large daily newspapers in one day. But here it is, with Williams, Ariz., in the spotlight. First, the Arizona Republic is previewing the town's Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival this weekend. It's co-sponsored by the chamber of commerce and … Continue reading Williams in the spotlight
Panel to review Tucumcari racetrack petition Wednesday
Soon, we will know the date of whether Tucumcari, N.M., will receive a state license for a horse-racing track and casino, which would be on Route 66. According to the Quay County Sun, the New Mexico Racing Commission will announce Wednesday the date in which it will select the winner of the "racino" license. When … Continue reading Panel to review Tucumcari racetrack petition Wednesday
Countryside to develop town center
Countryside, Ill., has big plans for the future -- a mixed-use town center along LaGrange Road, aka Route 66. From the Suburban Life News: Located on historic Route 66, the new center will be surrounded by pedestrian sidewalks along the new streetscape of La Grange Road. The Town Center will serve as a gateway to … Continue reading Countryside to develop town center