The Route 66 Junkyard Brewery in Grants, New Mexico, is being sued by a European firm that claims to own the "Route 66" trademark and name for its beer. Because Henry Lackey's Grants brewery is on a junkyard on Route 66, he wants to keep the name and vows to fight the suit from Lodestar Anstalt, … Continue reading Grants microbrewery fighting trademark lawsuit over its Route 66 name
La Castaneda shoots for a summer 2019 reopening
Allan Affeldt, known for restoring La Posada in Winslow, Arizona, is hoping for a summer 2019 reopening of his latest project, La Castaneda in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper published a long article about the former Harvey House restaurant and hotel built in 1898. Affeldt so far has spent about … Continue reading La Castaneda shoots for a summer 2019 reopening
Mitla Cafe in San Bernardino marks 80th year
The Milta Cafe, one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the Los Angeles metro area, market its 80th birthday earlier this month. According to the San Bernardino County Sun, the San Bernardino restaurant marked the milestone with a banquet attended by 200 longtime patrons, family members and musician Poncho Sanchez. Commemorative pins, mugs and shot glasses … Continue reading Mitla Cafe in San Bernardino marks 80th year
Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame needs nominees for 2018
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association is taking nominations for its biennial Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame. Every two years, the association honors two people -- one living and one deceased -- for the Hall of Fame. The 2018 ceremony will be April 28 at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton. This information is … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame needs nominees for 2018
Singer’s music video shot at Albuquerque Route 66 sites
Pop singer Bebe Rexha and country-pop duo Florida Georgia Line recently released a music video shot at two Route 66 sites in Albuquerque. Rexha's "Meant to Be" video was released Oct. 23 to YouTube. It's racked up millions of views and reached the top 10 of the iTunes chart. Featured in the video are the Grandview … Continue reading Singer’s music video shot at Albuquerque Route 66 sites
Once-doomed Classen Circle may be purchased and renovated
Oklahoma City's historic Classen Circle complex to businesses, which just weeks ago faced the wrecking ball to make way for a Braum's store, seems to have landed a new owner who pledges to fix up the property. The Oklahoman newspaper reports: Local real estate investor Josh Thomas said he entered into a purchase contract for … Continue reading Once-doomed Classen Circle may be purchased and renovated
Route 66 Experience may break ground by spring
The long-planned Route 66 Experience facility in Tulsa may break ground by April or May 2018 and open to the public by November 2019 if all goes to plan, according to an email from the Route 66 Alliance's executive director. Ken Busby said about $13 million has been raised for the Route 66 Experience, which … Continue reading Route 66 Experience may break ground by spring
Rare film footage of old Galena
The Galena Mining and Historical Museum late Wednesday posted on Facebook this video of very old film footage of Galena, Kansas, much of it believed to be in the 1920s. It shows a variety of scenes around town, including its lead and zinc-mining industries. The museum posted this message with the footage: This video was … Continue reading Rare film footage of old Galena
Fees could rise sharply at popular national parks, including Grand Canyon
The U.S. Park Service is considering steep increases to 17 of its most popular national parks, including Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, a side trip for many Route 66 travelers. The Associated Press reported Tuesday: Visitors to the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Zion and other national parks would be charged $70 per vehicle, up … Continue reading Fees could rise sharply at popular national parks, including Grand Canyon
Settlement reached between Davis Arms Museum, state
The J.M. Davis Foundation, which runs the J.M. Davis Arms Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma, and the state of Oklahoma recently reached an agreement over a nearly 10-year-old lawsuit alleging breach of contract by the state. The Claremore Daily Progress reported: Under the terms of the agreement approved Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 by Rogers County District … Continue reading Settlement reached between Davis Arms Museum, state