The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City will open the "Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops" exhibition starting in early February. The exhibition will run from Feb. 6 to May 4, during Route 66's centennial year. Cowgirl Magazine had more details: Visitors will see artifacts, maps, photographs and multimedia displays tracing … Continue reading National Cowboy Museum to open Route 66 exhibition in February
Johnny “Moo-Moo” Miller, former Illinois Route 66 Association president, dies
Johnny "Moo-Moo" Miller, a former president of the Illinois Route 66 Association and a longtime member, died on Oct. 11. He was 73. His obituary, through Hickey Memorial Chapels in Midlothian, Illinois, described him as "a friend to many" and an "avid fan of all Chicago sports teams with the exception of the Cubs." "Nobody … Continue reading Johnny “Moo-Moo” Miller, former Illinois Route 66 Association president, dies
Crossroads Motel in Albuquerque listed for sale for $3 million
The Crossroads Motel, perhaps best known for its appearances in the now-legendary AMC-TV drama "Breaking Bad," has been listed for sale for $3 million. The Albuquerque Journal reports that the Route 66 motel, located at 1001 E. Central Ave. off Interstate 25, is being listed by Absolute Investment Realty of Albuquerque. Up until mid-2025, the … Continue reading Crossroads Motel in Albuquerque listed for sale for $3 million
Report: City of Springfield waited until day of Rancho Court’s teardown to give other options
Last week, we learned the historic Rancho Court motel in Springfield, Missouri, was torn down. This week, Steve Pokin of the Springfield Daily Citizen used his usual shoe-leather skills to find out why the razing of the Route 66 landmark occurred. The gist: The city didn't provide other options for the owner until the day … Continue reading Report: City of Springfield waited until day of Rancho Court’s teardown to give other options
Timber Creek Bridge near Sayre is undergoing minor repairs
The historic and distinctive Timber Creek Bridge along old Route 66 near Sayre, Oklahoma, is getting some TLC from state transportation officials. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association reported this about the yellow truss bridge that's almost 100 years old: In recent days, work crews have been spotted out at the Timber Creek Bridge, and the … Continue reading Timber Creek Bridge near Sayre is undergoing minor repairs
State grant will complete Route 66 bike trail near Bloomington after feds yanked funds
Nine miles of a Route 66 bicycle trail in McLean County, Illinois, will be completed with a state transportation grant, at the request of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The $1.875 million grant will help pay for engineering and environmental reviews, along with design plans and specifications for the trail, reported WMBD. The grant replaces $675,000 in … Continue reading State grant will complete Route 66 bike trail near Bloomington after feds yanked funds
Company to replace 10 bridges on Route 66 near Amboy starting in December
Granite Construction recently announced it secured a contract of about $24 million to replace 10 aging bridges along Route 66 in Amboy, California. Funding from San Bernardino County comes from state and federal sources. This project addresses structures that no longer meet modern load-bearing standards and are unable to support today’s vehicular traffic volumes and weights … Continue reading Company to replace 10 bridges on Route 66 near Amboy starting in December
Community members in Sayre helping Western Motel raise funds to restore neon sign
Folks in Sayre, Oklahoma, are helping the owners of the Western Motel raise money to restore its long-dark neon sign. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association reports that Chetan “Charley” Patel and his wife Chhaya, who have owned the Route 66 motel for over 15 years, applied for and were awarded about an $18,000 Neon Sign … Continue reading Community members in Sayre helping Western Motel raise funds to restore neon sign
$100 million restoration proposed for Herring Hotel in Amarillo
A new developer has recently come forward to propose spending about $100 million to renovate the long-closed Herring Hotel in downtown Amarillo and convert it into a boutique hotel. Todd Harmon, a developer with Herring Hotel Partners, and John Campo, founder of Campo Architecture, presented their plan during a recent Amarillo City Council meeting, reported … Continue reading $100 million restoration proposed for Herring Hotel in Amarillo
New neon sign unveiled at Old Town Albuquerque along Route 66
The Old Town area of Albuquerque recently unveiled a new neon sign along Route 66. The Scene ABQ posted an image of the sign, which was paid for with a state tourism grant, on social media: For those unfamiliar, Old Town is the historic original town site of Albuquerque, established in 1706 by territorial Gov. … Continue reading New neon sign unveiled at Old Town Albuquerque along Route 66