The neon signs for the long-closed Sahara Lounge on the west side of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, were hauled away Thursday morning by an Albuquerque company. Richard Delgado, who lives in Santa Rosa, sent along this image of workers from SignArt taking down the last of the the signs. Here is a Facebook post from … Continue reading Signs taken away from long-closed Sahara Lounge in Santa Rosa
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Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa expected to reopen by April
The Pecos Theatre along the original Route 66 in downtown Santa Rosa, New Mexico, is expected to reopen in April after a lengthy renovation by Guadalupe County, the owner of the historic property. The most recent print edition of The Communicator newspaper in Santa Rosa, citing county manager Kenneth Flores, had the scoop: Last week, … Continue reading Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa expected to reopen by April
Was there a ban of black customers at Route 66 motels in eastern New Mexico?
Roland Penttila, a reader of this website based in Albuquerque, emailed this 1955 newspaper clipping a few days ago: Penttila wrote: While many white families have fond memories of their auto adventures along Route 66 during its heyday, too little is remembered of how difficult it was for African Americans to travel U.S. highways including … Continue reading Was there a ban of black customers at Route 66 motels in eastern New Mexico?
Business plan approved for Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa
The historic Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, will screen both first- and second-run movies as well as stage live entertainment and events under a business plan approved by county commissioners last week. According to the print edition of The Communicator, based on Santa Rosa: Gillian Joyce of Rio Chiquito Research and Consulting of … Continue reading Business plan approved for Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa
New Mexico Tourism produces new video about Route 66
A few days ago, the New Mexico Tourism Department uploaded a 12-minute video about Route 66 in the Land of Enchantment. Typical of the department's New Mexico True videos, it's a high-quality production: I commend it to your attention. https://youtu.be/3hLVfSQlzs4 Interviewed in the film are: Johnnie Meier, owner of the Classical Gas Museum in Embudo … Continue reading New Mexico Tourism produces new video about Route 66
Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa may reopen in September
The historic but long-closed Pecos Theatre in downtown Santa Rosa, New Mexico, may reopen by September, according to an architect overseeing its renovations. The Communicator, based in Santa Rosa, reported in its Dec. 28 print edition project architect Kevin Belciar told the Guadalupe County Commission what work remained. In a brief but pointed presentation, he … Continue reading Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa may reopen in September
Santa Rosa newspaper soon will change hands
The Guadalupe County Communicator, a weekly newspaper based in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, that caught nationwide attention in 2009 when a well-known, laid-off veteran journalist bought it, soon will turn over the office keys to another veteran journalist. Communicator owner and publisher M.E. Sprengelmeyer made the announcement during his "From the Publisher" column in the … Continue reading Santa Rosa newspaper soon will change hands
Santa Rosa revitalization plan would reduce Route 66 from four lanes to two
Traffic lanes on much of Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, would be reduced from four lanes to two as one aspect of a revitalization plan proposed by a consultant. Planning consultant Sarah Ijadi presented the ideas for the Downtown Santa Rosa Revitalization Plan in the city-county government complex in Santa Rosa, according to … Continue reading Santa Rosa revitalization plan would reduce Route 66 from four lanes to two
Sun ‘n Sand Motel may reopen later this year
The closed Sun 'n Sand Motel in Santa Rosa, New Mexico -- best known for its huge, orange neon sign -- has a new owner who hopes to reopen the Route 66 establishment sometime in 2017. The Feb. 2 print edition of The Communicator newspaper, based in Santa Rosa, reports the new owner is Dipak Shah of Kadam … Continue reading Sun ‘n Sand Motel may reopen later this year
Two buildings at Rio Pecos Ranch Truck Terminal torn down
Two buildings of the long-closed Rio Pecos Ranch Truck Terminal along old Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, were leveled to their foundations earlier this month, according to a recent print edition of The Communicator newspaper in Santa Rosa. The Rio Pecos sign and historic garage will remain standing and eventually will be refurbished, according to … Continue reading Two buildings at Rio Pecos Ranch Truck Terminal torn down