Bernalillo County narrowly agreed to place a nonbinding vote on the November ballot, asking voters whether the controversial Albuquerque Rapid Transit project should be placed on another future ballot. The Albuquerque Journal reported county commissioners voted 3-2 along party lines -- with Democrats in the majority -- on the resolution Tuesday. Regardless of the Election Day outcome, the … Continue reading County’s puts nonbinding vote about ART on November ballot
Category: Vehicles
Lowriders, twerkers shut down Route 66 in Albuquerque
By now, you've probably seen an Associated Press report about how an unauthorized music-video shoot Saturday turned into an impromptu street party of 300 people -- including lowriders and twerkers -- that shut down Route 66 in Albuquerque. It seems like a silly story for AP to distribute around the globe. But the news service chooses to highlight … Continue reading Lowriders, twerkers shut down Route 66 in Albuquerque
Appeals court lifts stoppage on Albuquerque Rapid Transit construction
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday lifted an injunction that prevented the city of Albuquerque from beginning construction on the controversial Albuquerque Rapid Transit project on Central Avenue, aka Route 66. The Albuquerque Journal reported construction may begin next week, although work may be pushed back to Sept. 3. The newspaper reported: Friday’s order simply lifts … Continue reading Appeals court lifts stoppage on Albuquerque Rapid Transit construction
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum opens to public
A Tulsa television station took a look inside the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, shortly after it opened to the public. Fox 23 filed this report from the museum, which is just off Route 66 on the city's west side: Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum opens to public
Albuquerque gets federal approval for rapid-transit project
The city of Albuquerque said it received federal approval for Albuquerque Rapid Transit, but the city will hold off on any action until a federal judge hears a lawsuit against the project next week. The Albuquerque Journal reported: In a letter to U.S. District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales, City Attorney Jessica Hernandez said the city … Continue reading Albuquerque gets federal approval for rapid-transit project
Albuquerque Rapid Transit finds rough seas
The massive Albuquerque Rapid Transit project, slated to break ground next month, has run into a bunch of trouble in recent days. Albuquerque Rapid Transit, or ART, proposes to devote nine miles of two center lanes of Central Avenue (aka Route 66) for bus usage and terminals. City officials hoped to begin the $120 million project … Continue reading Albuquerque Rapid Transit finds rough seas
Stolen Cross Eyed Cow minibus recovered
The customized Volkswagen minibus stolen two weeks ago from the Cross Eyed Cow restaurant in Oro Grande, California, was recovered Monday, but not without scary moments. The minivan now is in a tow yard in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The Cross Eyed Cow's owners hope they can pick it up this week, although police may want to hold it a … Continue reading Stolen Cross Eyed Cow minibus recovered
Guy Mace’s Route 66 Car Museum opens
The town of Springfield, Missouri, added a sizable new attraction with the opening of Guy Mace's Route 66 Car Museum on Wednesday. The museum is located at 1634 W. College St. (aka Route 66), just west of the Kansas Expressway. Its hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. According to … Continue reading Guy Mace’s Route 66 Car Museum opens
Cross Eyed Cow minibus stolen
A Volkswagen minibus perennially parked in front of the Cross Eyed Cow Pizza restaurant in Oro Grande, California, was stolen, and the owner has offered a reward for its return. According to the Victor Valley News: If you’ve ever traveled along Route 66 through the town of Oro Grande you’ve likely seen the infamous Cross Eyed Cow pizza … Continue reading Cross Eyed Cow minibus stolen
Arizona eventually will get official Route 66 license plates
Arizona's governor recently signed into law a measure that will create a commemorative Route 66 license plate designed by the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona. Tom Spear, executive vice president of the association, spoke to the Phoenix Business Journal about the new law: The group is working on a design for the plates, which … Continue reading Arizona eventually will get official Route 66 license plates