The City of Albuquerque announced it would award 14 grants totaling $432,000 to improve neon signs along the Route 66 corridor of Central Avenue. More than 25 grant applications were received. Listed below are the winners. A few will be familiar to veteran Route 66 travelers. 5501 Plaza, 5431 Central Ave. NW Americana Motel, 5908 … Continue reading 14 neon signs along Albuquerque’s Route 66 receive improvement grants
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County transfers Route 66 Visitor Center to City of Albuquerque
Bernalillo County recently voted unanimously to transfer ownership of the $13 million Route 66 Visitor Center to the City of Albuquerque. KRQE-TV reports both the county and city had a joint agreement over the operation of the facility on Nine Mile Hill on Albuquerque's far west side. However, Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Peña told the … Continue reading County transfers Route 66 Visitor Center to City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque Laundromat used in “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” destroyed by fire
The Wash Tub Laundromat along Route 66 in Albuquerque, used in scenes in the "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" television dramas, was destroyed by fire Sunday. No one was reported hurt in the blaze, but the 75-year-old building at 1105 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) probably is a total loss. The owner has vowed … Continue reading Albuquerque Laundromat used in “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” destroyed by fire
New, Route 66-inspired neon sign graces an entrance to downtown Albuquerque
In a tribute to Route 66, the City of Albuquerque last week dedicated a new neon sign near the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Broadway Boulevard. It's about three blocks north of Route 66, but city officials had the Mother Road in mind with its look, said Mayor Tim Keller. According … Continue reading New, Route 66-inspired neon sign graces an entrance to downtown Albuquerque
Then-and-now slideshow of Albuquerque added to Central Avenue buses
Riders on Albuquerque Rapid Transit buses have a chance to glimpse at the city's past with a slideshow of Central Avenue (aka Route 66) and other landmarks from many decades ago to the current day. According to the Albuquerque Journal, the slides show Central Avenue when it was just a dirt road, then in the … Continue reading Then-and-now slideshow of Albuquerque added to Central Avenue buses
Route 66 in New Mexico listed on National Geographic’s top travel experiences in 2024
National Geographic recently listed its "20 of the coolest travel adventures in 2024" as part of its annual Best of the World feature, and Route 66 in New Mexico made the list. The iconic magazine stated the list serves as "a celebration — of travel’s power to transform us and our connections with one another." … Continue reading Route 66 in New Mexico listed on National Geographic’s top travel experiences in 2024
Imperial Inn in Albuquerque likely will reopen to overnight guests next month
The long-moribund Imperial Inn in east downtown Albuquerque probably will reopen to overnight travelers sometime next month after city officials hailed a $7 million redevelopment of the Route 66 motel. The Imperial, located at 701 Central Ave. (aka Route 66), now has 56 guest rooms, 16 residential suites and 4,400 square feet of commercial space … Continue reading Imperial Inn in Albuquerque likely will reopen to overnight guests next month
Owners of Lindy’s Diner in Albuquerque to put up for sale on New Year’s Day
Lindy's Diner, a Route 66 landmark in Albuquerque for generations, will be put on the market on Jan. 1. Co-owners Steve Vatoseow and his wife, Dawn Vatoseow, told the Albuquerque Journal they will put the Bliss Building, which houses the diner, for sale. Lindy's is at 500 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) in downtown Albuquerque. … Continue reading Owners of Lindy’s Diner in Albuquerque to put up for sale on New Year’s Day
County seeks artists to create sculptures along Route 66 from Tijeras to Albuquerque’s east side
The arts board of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, is seeking proposals from artists to create sculptures along Route 66 from the east side of Albuquerque to Tijeras. Sculptures also will be along Highway 14, aka The Turquoise Trail, to Sandia Park north of Tijeras. All will be part of Phase 3 of the Outposts public … Continue reading County seeks artists to create sculptures along Route 66 from Tijeras to Albuquerque’s east side
City of Albuquerque wants augmented-reality projects for its stretch of Route 66
The City of Albuquerque is inviting artists to submit augmented-reality projects to help celebrate Route 66's centennial in 2025 and 2026. The city's Department of Arts & Culture has issued a request for proposals through Jan. 31 "to identify AR projects that will immerse, educate, engage, and entertain the public and visitors in Route 66 … Continue reading City of Albuquerque wants augmented-reality projects for its stretch of Route 66