“Look at life through the windshield, not the rearview mirror.”
BYRD BAGGET
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Eating Dust: Walkers, Runners, and Others on Foot along Highway 66 (Part 1)
By T. Lindsay Baker Most people familiar with the Mother Road may have read about the 1928 Bunion Derby, a footrace across America that followed newly designated U.S. Highway 66 from Los Angeles to Chicago. The competition featuring 199 male athletes from several countries received widespread publicity, caught the imagination of many Americans, and served an important role in making the new cross-country route widely known. These runners, however, were only some of the people who over the decades sought to follow at least part of the roadway under their own power. Read More |
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Eating Dust: Walkers, Runners, and Others on Foot along Highway 66 (Part 2)
By T. Lindsay Baker Old Highway 66 experienced a revival starting in the 1990s. Books like Susan Croce Kelly and Quinta Scott’s Route 66: The Highway and Its People in 1990 and Michael Wallis’s Route 66: The Mother Road in 1990 encouraged increasing numbers of people to seek their own Route 66 experiences. From walkers being considered as eccentric exceptions to the rule, it became increasingly common for motorists to observe occasional walkers who intentionally eschewed automobiles for shoe leather. Read More |
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Route 66: The Neon Road—The 2003 Neon Restoration Story
There are nine new reasons to rediscover Route 66 in New Mexico. In 2003, nine vintage Route 66 neon signs have been restored to their former brilliance. From the wonderful TeePee Curio Shop sign in Tucumcari, to the wild and crazy neon Rotosphere in Moriarty, to the elegant Lexington Hotel sign in Gallup, the beauty and artistry of classic neon is once again dazzling and delighting Route 66 enthusiasts. Read More |
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March 20, 2024
Route 66 Centennial Logo Unveiled We’re thrilled to unveil the official Route 66 Centennial Logo for the New Mexico Route 66 Association designed by Darryl Willison! Join us as we celebrate a century of iconic adventures and unforgettable memories along the Mother Road! Keep your eyes peeled for exclusive merchandise featuring this stunning design, coming soon! |
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March 19, 2024
National Trust for Historic Preservation Grant The New Mexico Route 66 Association announced it is the recipient of a $50,000 Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund, from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “This is an extremely high honor for the association, and I am proud to see us recognized with this funding for our state preservation efforts,” said Melissa Lea Beasley-Lee, president of the association. Read More |
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March 10
Heritage Awards 2024: Call for Nominations New Mexico Route 66 Association Heritage Awards are presented to people and businesses that invest time, money, and resources to renovate and restore classic or iconic places of significance along Route 66 throughout New Mexico. Now is your chance to nominate yourself or others. Deadline: December 31, 2024 Read More |
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U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission Launches Call for Ideas to Celebrate Iconic RoadÆs 100th Anniversary
The U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission, established by Congress to oversee the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. Route 66 in 2026, invites submissions for national, multi-state, or single-state activities, projects, events, or programs. Submissions will be vetted by the Commission’s national working groups and those deemed appropriate will be elevated to the full Commission where approved submissions will be officially submitted to Congress as the Commission’s recommendations. The Commission seeks to commemorate the Mother Road's historic milestone and enhance its legacy through a variety of initiatives. Read More |
New Mexico Route 66 Association Heritage Awards Winners
New Mexico Route 66 Association Heritage Awards are presented to people and businesses that invest time, money, and resources to renovate and restore classic or iconic places of significance along Route 66 throughout New Mexico.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Heritage Awards 2024
Deadline: December 31, 2024
We are seeking nominations all year long for 2024 New Mexico Route 66 Association Heritage Awards.
These awards are presented to people and businesses that invest time, money, and resources to renovate and restore classic or iconic places of significance along Route 66 throughout New Mexico during 2024.
If you know of a person or an establishment you would like to nominate, please complete a nomination form.
Self-nominations are welcome. Submissions must be received no later than December 31, 2024.
To complete a nomination form, please visit: Heritage Award Nomination Form.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
We are seeking nominations all year long for 2024 New Mexico Route 66 Association Heritage Awards.
These awards are presented to people and businesses that invest time, money, and resources to renovate and restore classic or iconic places of significance along Route 66 throughout New Mexico during 2024.
If you know of a person or an establishment you would like to nominate, please complete a nomination form.
Self-nominations are welcome. Submissions must be received no later than December 31, 2024.
To complete a nomination form, please visit: Heritage Award Nomination Form.
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If you or someone you know has won a preservation award from the New Mexico Route 66 Association previous to 2018, we would love to hear from you so we can acknowledge this prestigious event on our website. Contact us through our contact link at the bottom of this page with as much information as you can provide. If you have photos to share of the presentation or of the award itself, that would be fantastic!
