Albuquerque Police substation in Nob Hill once was a Valentine diner

A longtime Nob Hill substation for the Albuquerque Police Department along Route 66 once had a far different purpose -- it was a Valentine diner, also along Route 66. The substation has stood there for 24 years at Girard Boulevard and Central Avenue (aka Route 66). KRQE-TV has the rest of the story: While it … Continue reading Albuquerque Police substation in Nob Hill once was a Valentine diner

Santa Fe Bite to resurface on Route 66 in Albuquerque

The green chile cheeseburger haven Santa Fe Bite, once known as Bobcat Bite in Santa Fe, will resurface tomorrow on Route 66 in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque. The Albuquerque version of Santa Fe Bite opens Monday at 3407 Central NE (aka Route 66) amid a string of funky and eclectic storefronts in Nob … Continue reading Santa Fe Bite to resurface on Route 66 in Albuquerque

Nob Hill visitors center in Albuquerque opens

The historic Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque over the weekend opened a visitors center to tell tourists about the area's history through photos and interactive maps. The Nob Hill visitors center is in the Re-Max Select building on Central Avenue (aka Route 66) just west of Carlisle Boulevard. According to KOB-TV: Mayor Tim Keller said … Continue reading Nob Hill visitors center in Albuquerque opens

Business owners say ART work will hurt Route 66 festival

Businesses along the Nob Hill sector in Albuquerque say next month's Route 66 Summerfest will be hampered by ongoing Albuquerque Rapid Transit construction. In a featured guest column signed by 16 other business owners in the Albuquerque Journal, Stone Mountain Bead Gallery owner Robert Steinberg said a recent article about how crews will be finished with … Continue reading Business owners say ART work will hurt Route 66 festival

Nob Hill unveils centennial mural

Nob Hill doesn't celebrate its 100th anniversary until next year, but that didn't stop the Albuquerque Route 66 neighborhood east of downtown from celebrating a bit early with a new mural, according to a report by KOAT-TV. Stretched across the side of Satellite Coffee, the mural takes viewers on a historical ride though Nob Hill, … Continue reading Nob Hill unveils centennial mural

New documentary delves into Nob Hill’s history

A new, 12-minute documentary was produced about the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, which set to mark its 100th anniversary next year. This video contains some boosterism, but it also has a lot of history and vintage photos about that now-hip section of town, including about its founder, "Colonel" D.K.B. Sellers. And, since Route 66 … Continue reading New documentary delves into Nob Hill’s history