One year after groundbreaking, construction of the $12 million Route 66 Visitor Center on Albuquerque's west side remains largely on schedule and likely will open by June or July. KRQE-TV checked into the progress of the project on Nine Mile Hill: Despite concerns over potential delays in construction caused by the pandemic, crews are right … Continue reading Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque projected to open by summer
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Albuquerque announces “ABQ 66” promotional campaign
The City of Albuquerque's Economic Development Department recently announced it was launching an "ABQ 66" comprehensive marketing campaign to revitalize Albuquerque’s historic Route 66 by boosting consumer activity and sales revenue along the corridor as the city and nation begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a video that touts the campaign: https://youtu.be/y3LAUu9Pc7s The … Continue reading Albuquerque announces “ABQ 66” promotional campaign
Albuquerque-area officials break ground on Route 66 Visitor Center
Officials from the Albuquerque area on Monday officially broke ground on construction of the Route 66 Visitor Center on Nine Mile Hill on the city's west side. According to KRQE-TV, plans for the visitors center had been percolating for almost 30 years: Since 1992, community leaders in southwest Albuquerque have been working toward the groundbreaking … Continue reading Albuquerque-area officials break ground on Route 66 Visitor Center
Construction set to begin soon on Route 66 Visitor Center in west Albuquerque
Bernalillo County announced it selected a contractor to build the nearly $10 million Route 66 Visitor Center on Albuquerque's west side and that construction would begin next month. The county stated in a news release Wednesday it authorized the county manager to execute and approve the construction agreement with Enterprise Builders in the amount of … Continue reading Construction set to begin soon on Route 66 Visitor Center in west Albuquerque
Mountain Lodge sign comes down, will be donated to ABQ Route 66 visitor center
The Mountain Lodge motel sign east of Albuquerque was taken down Thursday, but it will resurface later as part of the planned Route 66 Visitor Center on the city's west edge. The New Mexico Route 66 Association posted the news, including photos, about the sign Friday on Facebook: The Associated Press on Friday had more … Continue reading Mountain Lodge sign comes down, will be donated to ABQ Route 66 visitor center
Analysis: Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque won’t be sustainable for 3 years
An analysis estimated a proposed Route 66 Visitor Center on Nine Mile Hill in west Albuquerque won't be sustainable for the first three years of its operation. The Route 66 Visitor Center is scheduled to break ground at the site later this year. Its estimated cost has risen from an initial $3.4 million less than … Continue reading Analysis: Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque won’t be sustainable for 3 years
County gives $1.5M more for Route 66 visitors center project in Albuquerque
Bernalillo County recently approved giving an additional $1.5 million to construct a Route 66 visitors center on Albuquerque's west side. According to a story by the Associated Press, the money is contingent on a comprehensive marketing analysis for the facility. The visitors center's projected cost has risen from $3.4 million to $12.9 million in three … Continue reading County gives $1.5M more for Route 66 visitors center project in Albuquerque
Marketing study requested for planned Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
A Bernalillo County commissioner asked for a marketing study for the proposed Route 66 Visitor Center planned for Albuquerque's west side before it breaks ground. According to the Albuquerque Journal: County Commissioner Debbie O’Malley recently introduced a resolution requiring that a third party consultant evaluate the “proposed uses for the Route 66 Visitors Center and … Continue reading Marketing study requested for planned Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
ABQ city council OKs tourism package that includes money for Route 66 visitor center
The Albuquerque City Council this week approved a $30.5 million sports tourism bond package that includes $2.5 million for a proposed Route 66 visitor center on the city's west side. Coincidentally, designers for the nearly $13 million Route 66 visitors center gave a presentation during the same city council meeting. You can start the video … Continue reading ABQ city council OKs tourism package that includes money for Route 66 visitor center
Cost for Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque keeps rising
The cost of a Route 66 Visitors Center on Albuquerque's west side has risen from $3.4 million to $12.9 million in three years. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque had the story Wednesday night and quoted city councilor Klarissa Pena: Back in 2016, Albuquerque city councilors and Bernalillo County commissioners announced a Route 66 Visitor Center on the … Continue reading Cost for Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque keeps rising