A Food Network article recently touted Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque as the best diner in New Mexico -- and apparently all of Route 66. The network cited the best diners in all 50 states. This is what it stated about Lindy's at 500 Central Ave. (aka Route 66): The history behind its name is … Continue reading Food Network names Lindy’s Diner the best diner in New Mexico
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Does Albuquerque want a partial do-over with its Albuquerque Rapid Transit system?
An Albuquerque city councilor wants a change in federal rules so the city can make fixes with it long-cussed and discussed Albuquerque Rapid Transit system. City Desk ABQ reports that councilor Louie Sanchez seeks federal grant amendments in the 2025 transportation bill. He said the Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus line is harming businesses along Central … Continue reading Does Albuquerque want a partial do-over with its Albuquerque Rapid Transit system?
Popular social influencer tries iconic restaurants along Route 66
Dylan Huynh, who has amassed quite a following on several social media accounts, recently traveled Route 66 with his pal Jim to try several iconic restaurants along Route 66. Huynh boasts well over 700,000 subscribers on YouTube, 91,000 on Instagram and 135,000 on X. So it's safe to say his travels expose a lot of … Continue reading Popular social influencer tries iconic restaurants along Route 66
Albuquerque opens Route 66 Trailhead at former Little Beaver Town site
The City of Albuquerque a few days ago opened the Route 66 Trailhead at the long-defunct Little Beaver Town site that once operated on Route 66 in the East Mountains area. According to a news release from the city, the trail functions as a new community access point to the Manzano/Four-Hills and Tijeras Bio-Zone trail … Continue reading Albuquerque opens Route 66 Trailhead at former Little Beaver Town site
Bow & Arrow Lodge in Albuquerque put up for sale for $1.425 million
The historic Bow & Arrow Lodge motel in Albuquerque has been placed on the market for $1.425 million. According to Albuquerque Business First (subscription required), the Route 66 motel was recently revitalized and reopened before being put up for sale. King Capital Commercial Real Estate is listing the 27-room motel at 8300 Central Ave. It … Continue reading Bow & Arrow Lodge in Albuquerque put up for sale for $1.425 million
City of Albuquerque plans to move former Valentine diner to Route 66 Visitor Center
The City of Albuquerque plans to move a former Valentine diner that serves as a police substation to the troubled and yet-to-open Route 66 Visitor Center by next year for the highway's centennial. The police substation currently sits at Girard Boulevard and Central Avenue (aka Route 66), though it was at Eighth Street and Central … Continue reading City of Albuquerque plans to move former Valentine diner to Route 66 Visitor Center
Five cities chosen as Official Satellite Cities for Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off
Five communities were designated as Official Satellite Cities for the Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off on April 30, 2026. The five Official Satellite Cities are Joliet, Illinois; St. Louis; Amarillo, Texas; Albuquerque; and Santa Monica, California. Those cities will join the live, online media event combined with Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off celebrations in Springfield, Missouri, which … Continue reading Five cities chosen as Official Satellite Cities for Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off
State approves expanded route for Santa Fe locomotive 2926 between Bernalillo, Los Lunas
The New Mexico Department of Transportation recently approved expanded access for the restored Santa Fe Railway steam locomotive 2926, operated by the New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, to be between Bernalillo and Los Lunas. The agreement grants the New Mexico Heritage Rail operating rights on 40 miles of NMDOT-owned Rail Runner Express … Continue reading State approves expanded route for Santa Fe locomotive 2926 between Bernalillo, Los Lunas
City of Albuquerque acquires historic Unser racing family property
The City of Albuquerque recently purchased the historic Unser auto-racing family's property along Route 66, intending to preserve at least part of it for future generations. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reported that the purchase price was $2.2 million for the four-acre tract. The Unser family had offered the property to the city after the death in … Continue reading City of Albuquerque acquires historic Unser racing family property
National Trust announces a total of 25 Route 66 Legacy Business Grant awards
The National Trust for Historic Preservation on Wednesday announced the latest selections for its Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Program, part of its Preserve Route 66 initiative. Twenty-five grants were awarded in all eight states that Route 66 goes through for a total of $227,323. Here is the list of awarded projects and dollar amounts: … Continue reading National Trust announces a total of 25 Route 66 Legacy Business Grant awards