​We are dedicated to education, promotion, and preservation of the New Mexico Historic Route 66 Scenic Byway and the economic revitalization along it's 604 mile stretch throughout the state since 1989.  We are a 501-(c)3 Non-Profit. ​

Our 2021 Motor Tour 

Route 66 New Mexico Magazine 

In light of the Covid 19 virus, the association has voted to cancel this year’s annual New Mexico Route 66 Association Fundraiser Motor Tour.
All registrants currently signed up to participate in the 2020 Motor Tour will have their registration refunded. You may also consider your registration fee a donation to the Association.
We ask those who have registered to please contact us to let us know if you prefer a full refund, partial refund, or donate all to the Association.
All of us here at the New Mexico Route 66 Association hope you stay safe during this trying time and we look forward to seeing you on the Mother Road again soon!​ 

The magazine is free with membership and the spring editions is available now. If you join, you will enjoy quarterly issues delivered directly to you at home. 
Our thanks to all the graphic designers, talented writers, photographers, editors, and advertisers who make this possible. ​Past issues will be available for sale soon!  

Join us and support small business along Route 66 in New Mexico

In the 1930's, it was the promise of a better life out west, via Route 66, that carried folks to new hopes and dreams. During  World War II, it carried servicemen, ammunition, and supplies. After the war, it carried veterans and their families to new homes and fresh starts.
Join the New Mexico Route 66 Association and help support the culture and communities along the longest urban stretch of the Mother Road.  Download our Business Directory here. ​

"One of the first roads in the U.S. highway system, it spanned more than 2,400 miles (3,862 kilometers). The longest urban stretch is in the Land of Enchantment,  New Mexico."  - US News & World Report.

"You'll experience a fascinating blend of three cultures, Native American, Spanish Colonial, and Western American. Beautifully rugged and endlessly engaging, New Mexico is like stepping into another land." - iExplore.