(continued from cover page) businesses along the
old highway. But little mention is made of the men and women who built Route
66 - people like Nate Skousen and the mule skinners and heavy equipment
operators who worked alongside him. But if you ask old-timers
along the trail - from (in the words of the song) "Flagstaff, AZ, don't
forget Winona; Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino..." - they'll tell
you the people they remember are the men and women who built that famous
road.
| It seems fitting that the builders of Route 66 be recognized by erecting
a monument dedicated to their memory in or near Albuquerque. If you support
this idea, please indicate your support by contacting the New Mexico Route
66 Association, or e-mail: SUEMANN_NMROUTE66@prodigy.net |
Upcoming Events:
Mark your calendars for New Mexico Route 66 Association
meetings through the end of the year!
On Thursday, July 10, 1997, we will meet at 11:00 a.m. to GO UNDERGROUND
at the N.M. Mining Museum in Grants. Cost is $3.00 ã ages 9 to 59,
$2.00 ã ages 60+. After our tour, we will meet at the Monte Carlo
Restaurant at noon for lunch. Call 298-2809 if you are interested in carpooling.
Saturday, September 13, 1997, noon. Meet at El Comedor in Moriarty. Following
the meeting, we will tour Moriarty Historial Museum and Visitor Center,
courtesy Susie McComb.
Thursday, November 13, 1997, noon. Meet in the Kokpelli Room of the Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW in Albuquerque. We will make plans
for 1998.
51st NATIONAL PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
To be held in Santa Fe, October 14-19, 1997. Our association is helping
with a tour, "Get Your Kicks on Route 66," Thursday, October 16.
The busses will travel from Santa Fe to Albuquerque along the famous route,
making stops at Old Town, Downtown, and the University of New Mexico. The
cost is $40 and includes lunch. We are also helping with the planning
of Michael Wallis's talk at the Inn of the Loretto in Santa Fe, Friday evening,
October 17 at 6:00 p.m. This best-selling author of Route 66, The Mother
Road will be talking about his favorite topic, which is, as you may have
already guessed, Route 66. If you would like a brochure to learn how
you can attend either part of or the entire conference, call 1-800-944-6847
to order a brochure. |
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Award Recognizes
Route 66 Creativity
The first Cyrus Avery Award for Creativity was awarded at the California
Route 66 Museum's "Kicks for Kids" art show, April 20, in Victorville,
CA. The new award program was developed by the National Historic Route
66 Federation to honor individuals for outstanding creativity depicting
Route 66. It will be awarded periodically as candidates are nominated. The
award's goal is to increase interest in and recognition of the Mother Road
throughout the world. Virtually every form of creativity can be nominated,
including books, articles, paintings, photography, songs, sculptures and
more. The winner of the first award is 12 year old Sarah Bell from Huntington
Beach, CA. Her crayon illustration depicts a mirthful red car traveling
along the old road, looking as though it is enjoying every mile. The
6th grader is home schooled and an accomplished pianist. She's also a self-proclaimed
history buff. If you are aware of an exceptional Route 66-oriented creative
effort, contact David Knudson, National Historic Route 66 Federation, P.
O. Box 423, Tujunga, CA, e-mail: national66@themall.net or fax 818-352-7232.
In Memory
On Wednesday, January 22, 1997, Jerry Richard, the Executive Vice-President
of Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, was killed in a plane crash
near Bagdad, AZ. He was flying a single-engine Cessna from Deer Valley,
AZ to his home in Kingman. For ten years he had served the association,
first in pioneering its startup and continuing to fuel its success with
his enthusiastic promotion of Route 66. New Mexico Route 66 Association
extends sincere condolences to our neighbors to the west.
"He was a founding member and beneficial in getting the Route 66
Museum together, " said Anita Leeming, secretary-treasurer. She said
it has been difficult, but everyone worked with renewed efforts to make
the 10th Annual Route 66 Fun Run Weekend in April one of the most successful
yet, with 718 cars entered. If you are passing through Kingman, stop in
for a visit, or check out their web site at www.azrt66.com. |
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