BRUNO
MICHEL Country Music Journalist
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Route 66 in New Mexico from Glenrio to Gallup; 377 Miles |
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...UR KICKS ON ROUTE 66 - GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66 - GET YOUR
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The
New
Mexico Route 66 Association
takes much care of the road's historic icons. We entered New Mexico, the last 66 state for this year's holiday. San Jon: an abandoned motel On the way to Tucumcari, once the motel capital of Route 66. Still there are many old establishments operating in town Great neons of some of the remaining motels. Once, Tucumcari had more than 2'000 rooms available for weary travelers. Passing Montoya, Newkirk and Cuervo, we arrived in Santa Rosa. A must for dinner is Joseph's From Santa Rosa, you can either drive the newer alignment to Albuquerque, or the pre-1937 alignment, that routes via Santa Fe. Listed here first is the description of Post-1937. On the road to Budville. Clines Corners has recently changed owners. Unclear future. Old stuff along Moriarty and Tijeras, before arriving in Albuquerque. On Central Avenue (Route 66):many vintage treasures Old Town Albuquerque is worth a visit. Stroll around, wine and dine. We went back to Santa Rosa and started the tour along the Pre-1937 alignment. This road took us into Los Montoyas and soon we reached and finally, we were in Santa Fe. Old alignments on the way to Albuquerque. Entering Albuquerque on the pre-1937 alignment leads you through Los Ranchos Another "Modern Cabins" and a Whiting Brothers station on the way to The Bluewater Motel. When we passed by, there was a repair shop on the property. We finally reached the Continental Divide and Gallup. See the El Rancho Hotel or the Texaco station across the street, operated by the same family since 1939 We reached the New Mexico border at Chief Yellowhorse Trading Post |