NM Route 66 Cities
AlbuquerqueNative Americans had long settled the rich, middle Rio Grande River before the arrival of the Spanish. With Coronado's arrival in 1540, the valley began a slow transition to Spanish settlers. Albuquerque has a complex and fascinating history as a cross roads for ranchers, the Camino Real, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway and of course, Route 66. Both New Mexico alignments ran through Albuquerque. The Albuquerque metropolitan region is today the largest city in the state, approaching a half million residents, equaling one third of the state of New Mexico's population. To explore in more detail about Albuquerque's history and current attractions you can click on the WEB Sites below.
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