Here's an update from Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 to provide publicity for the National Pain Foundation: Dennis has crossed the border — from Texas into New Mexico! The next place you can find him, if you are interested in meeting up with him to chat or just plain give him encouragement, … Continue reading Pain Walker to be in Tucumcari on Monday
Harland Williams tells about his Route 66 movie
Harland Williams, an actor, comedian and artist, gives a few details on his Web site about his in-production DreamWorks animated movie based on Route 66. Well, time for some new details about the movie. Right now it's tenatively called ROUTE 66. The story follows a group of eccentric roadside statues that mysteriously come to life … Continue reading Harland Williams tells about his Route 66 movie
El Vado is on Albuquerque city council agenda
The proposal to designate El Vado Motel a city landmark at the Albuquerque City Council meeting Monday night has been placed on the agenda. It's not 100 percent certain, but the fact it's on the agenda means a decision is probable. So if you haven't e-mailed the councilors, asking them to approve the landmarks designation, … Continue reading El Vado is on Albuquerque city council agenda
Nighttime neon in Albuquerque
Dr. Howdy and his Thought & Humor blog have posted some swell neon sign photos from Albuquerque's Route 66. Check them out.
St. James Winery recognized
The St. James Winery just off old Route 66 in St. James, Mo., was named one of the Hottest Small Brands of 2005 by Wine Business Monthly magazine, according to Kansas City InfoZine. St. James Winery was recognized as a small brand nationally, but continues to be the largest producer of wine in Missouri by … Continue reading St. James Winery recognized
Brighter lights in Flagstaff may earn you a ticket
The Arizona Daily Sun reports that the City of Flagstaff will more aggressively write citations to businesses and homeowners who add brighter lighting, including those along Route 66. I was wondering why the city is doing this. It's because Flagstaff, with its high elevation and its clear Southwestern skies, is a good place for observatories, … Continue reading Brighter lights in Flagstaff may earn you a ticket
Chain of Rocks Motel sign removed
Kip Welborn of Friends of the Mother Road reports that the wonderful old Chain of Rocks Motel sign (above), located off Illinois 3 and Chain of Rocks Road (old Route 66) in Granite City, Ill., has been replaced by this snoozer sign (below). No word on what has happened to the sign. More than likely, … Continue reading Chain of Rocks Motel sign removed
Grants, N.M., renews support for bike rally
The Gallup Independent reports that the Grants, N.M., city council has renewed its support for the Fire 'n' Ice motorcycle rally on Route 66 for one year. Organizers wanted a three-year commitment, but the city was concerned about beer sales and possible shootouts between rival motorcycle gangs, like the deadly one in Laughlin, Nev., a … Continue reading Grants, N.M., renews support for bike rally
Japanese “Cars” trailer
The folks at the Upcoming Pixar blog have found a site that has the Japanese trailer for Pixar's Route 66-themed movie "Cars," set to be released June 9. It contains a few scenes that I haven't seen in other trailers. The site is here, with trailers dubbed in English and Japanese. It's pretty funny to … Continue reading Japanese “Cars” trailer
Gallup motel may see wrecking ball
The Gallup Independent reports that the abandoned Shalimar Inn on Route 66 in Gallup, N.M., is on the city's condemnation report and may be torn down. The newspaper report indicates that the property has been extensively vandalized and rendered filthy by squatters.