The Jack Rabbit Trading Post of Joseph City, Arizona -- best known for its jackrabbit mascot and its "Here It Is!" billboard -- actually got its start near Tijeras in the East Mountains near Albuquerque. James H. Taylor opened the Jack Rabbit along Route 66 near Joseph City in 1949, but he opened another rabbit-promoted … Continue reading Precursor of Jack Rabbit Trading Post started near Tijeras
Tag: East Mountain Historical Society
Historical society gives presentation on Route 66, New Mexico license plates
The East Mountain Historical Society earlier this spring gave an online presentation that couples the history of Route 66 in New Mexico and the state's license plates. Rick Holben, vice president of the society and a license plate collector, shares his knowledge of those license plates, going back to plates issued in 1912, the first year of statehood, with some facts about … Continue reading Historical society gives presentation on Route 66, New Mexico license plates
Historical society selling 2021 calendar of old Route 66 images east of Albuquerque
The East Mountain Historical Society is selling the eighth edition of its annual calendars, and this one features images from old Route 66 in the region. A news release from the society states: Now available through the society’s online store, each of the 12 months of Old Route 66 features a historic photo related to the legendary highway … Continue reading Historical society selling 2021 calendar of old Route 66 images east of Albuquerque