About 48 miles of Oatman Road, aka Route 66, from just west of Kingman, Ariz., to Golden Shores, Ariz., is being slated for "pavement reconstruction" by Mohave County with President-elect Barack Obama's upcoming economic stimulus package, reports the Mohave Daily News. The Oatman Road repairs would cost $12 million. Of course, the Obama administration could … Continue reading Oatman Road placed on infrastructure stimulus list
Marine base expansion may threaten access to Route 66
The U.S. Marine Corps is considering a possible expansion of its Air Ground Combat Center in Southern California that may restrict or cut off access to Route 66 and other spots in that area from about Cadiz Summit to just west of Amboy. According to Kell Brigan, who is fighting the Marines' possible land acquisition: … Continue reading Marine base expansion may threaten access to Route 66
Hello from Russia
I have to admit, this version of "Route 66" by Sersh Sakenoff is one of the most unusual I've heard:
Not your typical teenybopper band
If fact, I'll bet that not one of these kids is out of grade school yet.
Senate advances bill that would renew Route 66 program
As expected, the U.S. Senate advanced the Omnibus Lands Bill by a 66-12 margin during a rare Sunday session. The bill, reintroduced a few days ago by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), contains a section to extend the well-regarded Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program for another 10 years. Disappointingly, Oklahoma Sens. Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn … Continue reading Senate advances bill that would renew Route 66 program
Sights along the Southwest
Here's a couple's video of them touring Route 66 in Arizona and New Mexico. I like it because it contains footage beyond the usual vacation fare (checking out a well-stocked Mexican grocery in Albuquerque, for instance). And the 1970s song "Afternoon Delight" seems appropriate with the New Mexican landscape.
Arcadia museum hosts Route 66 exhibit
The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum in Arcadia, Calif., is hosting the "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" exhibit, reports the Pasadena Star-News. Curator Dana Dunn hopes it will bring back fond memories for older Arcadia residents, as well as educate a younger generation. [...] On display will be items like a Chas. … Continue reading Arcadia museum hosts Route 66 exhibit
Vote on Route 66 Corridor Program may be Sunday
For those pining for the reauthorization of the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, events this week in Congress are providing hope. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Omnibus Public Lands Bill on Wednesday. This is the legislative package that contains the authorization to extend the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program for another 10 years. The … Continue reading Vote on Route 66 Corridor Program may be Sunday
Hello from Germany
I haven't been able to track down much information about this band, other than it being based in Germany. I'm not sure whether "Root 66" is the band's name or a variation of the title of the Bobby Troop song it performs here. Still, this sludgy, midtempo version sounds a lot more fresh than others … Continue reading Hello from Germany
Children’s book on Route 66 is out this month
A few months ago, it was reported that Oklahoma author and illustrator Hall Duncan was working on a children's book that takes place on Route 66. According to The Oklahoman, that book is finished: A new book by local children’s author Hall Duncan, titled "Emma Doesn’t Want to Race Today,” will be on shelves this … Continue reading Children’s book on Route 66 is out this month