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New Mexico




​Route 66 Association




2026 Motor TouR




​Information

Information regarding the 2026 New Mexico Route 66 Association Motor Tour
​is updated on this page as information is received.

SCHEDULE  AT-A-GLANCE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8      Gallup    
Onsite Registration and Goody Bag Pick-up
 (1-3 p.m.)
Comfort Suite Gallup (Host Hotel)
3940 E. Highway 66, Gallup, NM 87301
During onsite registration you will receive your goodie bag with all kinds of fun stuff! Note: If you will be joining in on the tour later down the road in Grants or Albuquerque, please let us know.  We will have your goodie bag ready for you when you join up with us.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9     Cruise from Gallup to Grants

THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 10      ​Cruise from Grants to Albuquerque, via pre-1937 through Los Lunas.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11      Cruise from Albuquerque to Santa Rosa

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
12      ​Cruise from
Santa Rosa to Las Vegas

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13      ​Cruise from Las Vegas to Tucumcari


LODGING

Additional information will be added to this page as it becomes confirmed.
When contacting these properties, mention that you are with the New Mexico Route 66 Association Motor Tour and ask
whether a special rate is available.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
GALLUP, NEW MEXICO
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COMFORT SUITES GALLUP (Host Hotel)
East Route 66 and I-40

3940 E Highway 66
Gallup, NM 87301
​Website

Kenneth Riege
505-728-1685 (cell phone)
[email protected]

Call Kenneth’s cell phone, or text or email him directly (incase the front desk person is busy, you do not get transferred to the corporate headquarters reservations).

Be sure to check out the outstanding Veterans Museum, located in our lobby at the Comfort Suites Gallup! A New Mexico Route 66 Roadside Attraction!

Rate does not include tax:
​$99
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
GRANTS, NEW MEXICO

SOUTHWEST MOTEL 
A Classic 4-Star Route 66 Motel 
1000 E. Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, NM 87020   
505-221-4408
Website
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New ownership since April 2024. Small and quaint. Only 12 rooms available, so book your room fast!

Triple (3 Full beds)
Double (2 Queen beds)
King (1 King bed)
Queen (1 Queen bed)
Full (1 Full bed)

SURE STAY HOTEL BY BEST WESTERN   
1608 East Santa Fe Ave.
Grants, NM 87020   
505-287-7000
Website
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Inside pool and hot tub. Pets welcome. 

When booking ask for the Government discount, includes tax:
King or Queen
  
BEST WESTERN GRANTS INN
1551 E Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, NM 87020
505-287-7777
Website
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
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HOTEL ZAZZ (Host Hotel)
3711 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-266-7663
Website

We've tailored our amenities and services to make your time with us as colorful and care-free as possible. You take the first step, and we'll take care of the rest.


Rate does not include tax:
$100
Book Online
The rate is centennial at $100 through this special booking link!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
SANTA ROSA, NEW MEXICO
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO
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SPONSORS

​PLATINUM SPONSORS
​Comfort Suites Gallop
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El Cafecito
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Garcia Automotive Group
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Hotel Zazz
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Fast TV/Legends of Route 66
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GOLD SPONSORS
66 Diner
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Villa De Cubero Trading Post
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SILVER SPONSORS
Camille’s Cafe
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Cibola Arts Council
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Cibola County Historical Society
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City of Grants
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Grants MainStreet Project
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NEW MEXICO ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION
1415 Central Avenue NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 USA
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    • Roadside Attraction Sign Project
    • Grants
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      • Ambassador Program
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      • Nominations Form
    • Donate
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    • Retail Shop
    • Wholesale Info