Current Advisors

Our Board of Advisors offer advice and assistance in addressing the activities, programs and policies of the association.

David Nidel (B.O.A.)
Albuquerque, NM - Bernalillo County

Charter Member who helped establish this association.
Served as the 2nd President (1991-1993)
Current Board of Director Member.
Helped in membership retention and growth.
Published initial chapter newsletters.
Helped to obtain funding and installation of New Mexico Route US66 signs across the state.
Assisted in obtaining grant funding for conducting economic development studies and providing initiatives for New Mexico Route 66 communities.
Website development.
Plan and assist with events and provide musical entertainment.
Respectfully represent the best interests of the association in my personal and business dealings.
I'm an entrepreneur and own my own business as well as serve as a Trustee in another corporation. I'm an NMSU online Graduate student in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management.
I would like to serve as a resource for archiving our historical memorabilia, help with events, consult on technology issues, and other duties as time permits.

Alan Carlson (B.O.A.)
Albuquerque, NM - Bernalillo County

Albuquerque native; family here since 1880. I have lived in the same house since 1953.
Retired from auto-related manual labor in December of 2017. Car enthusiast and auto racing fan; have owned 108 vehicles (so far) since I was 16. My other expensive hobby was songwriting.
Contributing writer for Route 66 Magazine (2001-2019)
Contributing writer for Route 66 New Mexico Magazine (2005-present),
Guest Editor for Route 66 New Mexico Magazine (2005 & 2007).
Member of SouthWest Writers for 15 years; wrote story about Bo Diddley published in their book, 'Storyteller's Anthology', in 2013.
Member of the Albuquerque Historical Society and received their first History Accolade (2018) for my documentation of early Albuquerque auto racing.
Active in Historic Albuquerque Inc., helping gather photos, interviews and information.
Active in the Historic Fairview Cemetery organization.
I guess you could say the best part of my life is HISTORY!
I want to continue writing stories for our magazine, do more state-wide networking for the association and help plan the next Motor Tour.