A tavern in Bernalillo, New Mexico, that dates to Prohibition has been put on the market for $610,000. According to Albuquerque Business First, Denise Silva, 68-year-old owner of Silva's Saloon and granddaughter of its founder, said health issues are forcing the sale. The same family has owned it for more than 90 years. It's reputedly … Continue reading Nearly century-old bar in Bernalillo listed for $610,000
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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
Historic Bernalillo bar isn’t closed, but it’s for sale
The historic Silva's Saloon along old Route 66 in Bernalillo, N.M., isn't closed (contrary to rumor), but the owner confirmed to Albuquerque Business First the business indeed is for sale. Owner Denise Silva told the newspaper the bar will stay open until it sells "or until both of us die" -- referring to co-owner Felix … Continue reading Historic Bernalillo bar isn’t closed, but it’s for sale