If you're going to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the New Mexico Department of Tourism's Visitor Center on the fiesta grounds is celebrating the Route 66 centennial with a retro gas-station installation. Marisol Lucero, Tourism Development director, reached out to the New Mexico Route 66 Alliance to create a one-of-a-kind tourism information tourism center. Alliance … Continue reading NM Route 66 Alliance sets up gas station-themed booth at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta
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Kap’s Coffee Shop & Diner in Albuquerque to close on Oct. 11 after nearly 60 years
Kap’s Coffee Shop & Diner, a fixture along Albuquerque's Route 66 corridor since 1968, will close for good on Oct. 11, after the city's annual Balloon Fiesta ends. Nicole Kapnison, a daughter of longtime owner Nick Kapnison who now is the operator, told the Albuquerque Journal that challenging conditions have prompted her to close. But … Continue reading Kap’s Coffee Shop & Diner in Albuquerque to close on Oct. 11 after nearly 60 years
Albuquerque building where Microsoft was founded is added to the National Register of Historic Places
The Cal-Linn Building in Albuquerque, where computer megacompany Microsoft was founded, was designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Park Service, which administers the program, announced the designation in an email on Sept. 4. The designation was effective on Sept. 1. The Cal-Linn Building is at 6320 Linn Ave. NE, one block … Continue reading Albuquerque building where Microsoft was founded is added to the National Register of Historic Places
New neon sign park lights up at the Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
Albuquerque City Council President Klarissa J. Peña and the Department of Arts & Culture last Wednesday flipped the switch on Neon @ Nine Mile Hill, a new park featuring a collection of vintage roadside signs that reflect the style and culture of Route 66. Visitors can now experience the glow of these restored signs at Route … Continue reading New neon sign park lights up at the Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
New Albuquerque welcome sign on Route 66 goes live
A large neon sign that welcomes travelers on Route 66 in Albuquerque was lit for the first time a few days ago. KOB-TV in Albuquerque produced video of the lighting ceremony. The sign, created by Zeon Signs in Albuquerque, is 25 feet long and double-sided. It's on Central Avenue (aka Route 66) near Tramway on … Continue reading New Albuquerque welcome sign on Route 66 goes live
Partially collapsed Albuquerque building that housed Lindy’s Diner is torn down by the city
A city-hired demolition crew recently tore down what was left of the historic Bliss Building in downtown Albuquerque, which once housed Lindy's Diner. The city took over the demolition after the 120-year-old building's owners ditched plans to clean up and raze the site, The Paper reported. The owners obtained a demolition permit on May 29 … Continue reading Partially collapsed Albuquerque building that housed Lindy’s Diner is torn down by the city
Asleep At the Wheel announces Route 66 Centennial Tour
The iconic western swing band Asleep At the Wheel this week announced a Route 66 Centennial Tour in August and September, where it will perform at selected Route 66 cities. "Come Get Your Kicks on Route 66!" the band stated on its Facebook page. Here is the list of dates, cities and venues: Aug. 20: … Continue reading Asleep At the Wheel announces Route 66 Centennial Tour
Loyola’s Family Restaurant in Albuquerque for sale for $775,000
The historic Loyola's Family Restaurant in Albuquerque has been put on the market with an asking price of $775,000. The restaurant at 4500 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) will continue to operate in the interim, reported Albuquerque Business First (subscription required). Loyola's is being listed through Absolute Investment Realty. It initially was listed for $1.1 … Continue reading Loyola’s Family Restaurant in Albuquerque for sale for $775,000
Partially collapsed building that housed Lindy’s Diner in Albuquerque will be torn down
The historic Bliss Building that housed Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque will be torn down as soon as this week after it partly collapsed in late April. KOB-TV reports that Guzman Construction Solutions received a demolition permit on Friday for the building at 500 Central Ave. “The Bliss Building has been part of Albuquerque’s story … Continue reading Partially collapsed building that housed Lindy’s Diner in Albuquerque will be torn down
Albuquerque soon will unveil a large neon sign on Route 66 on the city’s east side
A 25-foot-long. double-sided neon sign will soon be installed along East Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reports that city councilor Renee Grout said the sign will be installed west of Tramway Boulevard. “Well, I love the silhouette of the different buildings. And then it’s going to be the backdrop is … Continue reading Albuquerque soon will unveil a large neon sign on Route 66 on the city’s east side