New Mexico Route 66 Alliance

06/16/2026

Tucumcari is a wonderful community with many people devoted to keeping history alive and helping local business thrive. Tucumcari is considered a shining star on Route 66! You cannot pass through without stopping at the Blue Swallow, Motel Safari, Roadrunner Lodge Motel, Tee P*e Curios, La Cita, Del’s, the Railroad Museum and so many more vibrant places and meet the great people of eastern New Mexico. The Alliance just featured a free viewing of the Cars movie at the Odeon Theater with the neon sign we restored using Grant money from the National Trust for Historic Properties.

Explore Tucumcari, New Mexico, the real-life inspiration for Disney's "Cars." Discover iconic sites like the Blue Swallow Motel and Tucumcari Mountain on Route 66.

06/13/2026

🎨🛣️ NEW ARTWORK NOW GREETS VISITORS ON ROUTE 66 IN GRANTS! 🛣️🎨

Take a look at the newest artistic addition along Historic Route 66 in Grants! This vibrant and eye-catching Route 66 installation celebrates the spirit, history, and culture of the Mother Road while adding another unique photo opportunity for residents and visitors alike.

A special thank you goes to Nazario Sandoval for creating this beautiful piece of artwork and helping bring more color, creativity, and community pride to our Route 66 corridor. His talent and vision have created a landmark that reflects the character and energy of Grants as we celebrate the Route 66 Centennial.

Be sure to stop by, snap a photo, and share your pictures with us!

📸 Have you seen it yet? Tell us what you think in the comments below!

06/11/2026

For generations, Route 66 has been more than just a highway; it's a symbol of American resilience, adventure, and boundless possibility. From its dusty origins as a vital artery connecting East to West, to its heyday as the quintessential road trip destination, the Mother Road has woven itself into....

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

At the historic intersection of 4th Street and Central Avenue – where two alignments of Route 66 meet – Visit Albuquerque has a visitors information center for all your Route 66 needs.

06/08/2026

The historic Loyola’s Family Restaurant in Albuquerque has been put on the market with an asking price of $775,000. The restaurant at 4500 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) will continue to operate in the interim, reported Albuquerque Business First (subscription required). Loyola’s is being listed th...

06/06/2026

The Board of the New Mexico Route 66 Alliance was honored to attend a VIP pre-opening and reception to view of the Route 66 exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum. The Other Route 66. 100 Years Of People, Identity, And Places In Albuquerque opens to the public June 6th. The exhibit features an extensive collection of travel memorabilia, such as gas pumps, globes, maps, guides, clothing, curios and neon signs. Our Preservation Team, Johnnie Meier and Craig Cropsey worked with the Albuquerque Museum’s Head Curator Dr. Alicia Romero on the exhibit. Mr. Meier was recognized at the reception and we are pleased to have been a part of the project.

06/06/2026

Look at this! Who knew there were car rentals back in the day?