Albuquerque firefighters on Sunday responded to a second fire in 40 days at the now-closed Desert Sands Motel along the city's Route 66 corridor. A passerby alerted the fire department about 3 p.m. after seeing a fire burning in the back of the motel, KOAT-TV reported. Just one unit burned before firefighters brought the blaze … Continue reading Desert Sands Motel catches fire again
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Albuquerque Rapid Transit finds rough seas
The massive Albuquerque Rapid Transit project, slated to break ground next month, has run into a bunch of trouble in recent days. Albuquerque Rapid Transit, or ART, proposes to devote nine miles of two center lanes of Central Avenue (aka Route 66) for bus usage and terminals. City officials hoped to begin the $120 million project … Continue reading Albuquerque Rapid Transit finds rough seas
Michael Wallis to give “state of the road” speech at Vinita festival
Michael Wallis, writer of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road" and more than a dozen other books, will give a "State of the Mother Road" speech June 18 during the Vinita Route 66 Festival in Vinita, Oklahoma. Wallis long was known for his fiery "state of the road" speeches with his big, baritone voice during … Continue reading Michael Wallis to give “state of the road” speech at Vinita festival
What will happen to Gathering of Nations?
Organizers for the annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow are looking for a new venue -- including in other states -- after the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque recently canceled its contract after 30 years of hosting the event. Gathering of Nations was one of the biggest annual events in Albuquerque, and it commonly was included … Continue reading What will happen to Gathering of Nations?
Fire heavily damages Desert Sands Motel in Albuquerque
A fire early Tuesday engulfed two-thirds of the historic Desert Sands Motel along old Route 66 in Albuquerque and left 57 long-term residents there homeless, according to varying media accounts. The Albuquerque Journal reported 22 firefighting units were called to the scene at 1:45 a.m. At least two people were hospitalized with smoke inhalation. KOB-TV … Continue reading Fire heavily damages Desert Sands Motel in Albuquerque
Albuquerque adopts budget for Route 66 visitors center design
The Albuquerque City Council on Monday night passed a $526 budget that includes $1.45 million for a design of a Route 66 visitors center on the city's west side. Councilors voted unanimously to approve the budget, reported the Albuquerque Journal. There was no timetable of when the Route 66 visitors center would be designed or … Continue reading Albuquerque adopts budget for Route 66 visitors center design
Albuquerque budget includes designing a Route 66 visitors center
Tucked into a half-billion-dollar budget proposal for the city of Albuquerque is $1.45 million to help design a Route 66 visitors center. The Albuquerque Journal reported the Route 66 visitors center would be built on the city's west side. No money was allocated for the actual construction of the site. The visitors center wasn't in the … Continue reading Albuquerque budget includes designing a Route 66 visitors center
Albuquerque museums soon will begin Route 66 exhibits
Two Albuquerque museums will launch new Route 66-themed exhibitions beginning Saturday, May 14, to mark the road's 90th anniversary. Here's how the Albuquerque Museum describes the upcoming "Route 66: Radiance, Rust, and Revival on the Mother Road" show: From her hotly debated beginnings to her decades-long role as a pathway for adventurers, migrant workers, post-war … Continue reading Albuquerque museums soon will begin Route 66 exhibits
Kelly’s Brew Pub gets new owners; lawsuit filed against it
Kelly's Brew Pub, located in an old gas station and car dealership on Route 66 in Albuquerque, soon will be acquired by Santa Fe Dining. During the same week, media outlets reported several current and former workers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Kelly's Brew Pub, alleging the restaurant and microbrewery violated the city's minimum-wage ordinance. Santa Fe Dining … Continue reading Kelly’s Brew Pub gets new owners; lawsuit filed against it
New Route 66-inspired sculpture dedicated in Albuquerque
"Reels and Wheels," a new public art sculpture in front of the historic Hiland Theatre, recently was dedicated in Albuquerque. According to KRQE-TV: The art piece serves a dual purpose as art and as the ABQ Ride bus shelter for the bus stop that sits directly in front of the Hiland Theater on Central. Riders … Continue reading New Route 66-inspired sculpture dedicated in Albuquerque