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​​Land of Enchantment
Motor Tour 2022
​Information
Updates for the 2022 New Mexico Route 66 Association Motor Tour are updated on this page as information is received.

Due to the wildfires in Las Vegas, the Motor Tour ending location has been changed to Tucumcari.

Registration will take place Thursday, June 2nd from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.. (Location to be determined)
​At that time you will receive your goodie bag with all kinds of other fun stuff!
If you will be joining in on the tour later down the road in Moriarty or Tucumcari, please let us know.  We will have your goodie bag ready for you when you join up with us.


​The 2022 Closing Dinner and Ceremonies of Raffle Prizes and Awards will be held at Del's Restaurant in Tucumcari.


Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
Lodging: Grants 
Southwest Motel  (NO VACANCIES)
1001 E. Santa Fe Avenue, Grants, NM 87020   
505) 287-2935    
Yelp Review: “A treasure in Grants, NM, for travelers along I-40. I found it on Yelp during my first cross-country drive and am so glad I chose it. I now stay here every time I travel I-40, and I've had 10 pleasant stays so far.”
http://www.southwestmotelgrants.us/
1 person,  $39.95
2 person, Queen, $49.95
2 person, King, $52.95
2 double beds-2 person $62.95
3 double beds-3 person $79.95
 
 
Sure Stay Hotel by Best Western   
1608 East Santa Fe Ave. Grants, NM 87020   
(505) 287-7000
Inside pool and hot tub. Pets welcome.
1-King $79.95
2-Queens $84.95
2-Queens (Larger room) $90.00
Pets $20.00 extra
 
 
​Quality Inn & Suites
1496 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM 87020   (505) 240-6239
www.choicehotels.com
2 Queens $91.00
1 King $95.00
King Suite $103.00
 
 
Days Inn by Wyndham Grants
1504 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM 87020    (505) 240-6518
www.wyndhamhotels.com
1 or 2 Queens $84.99 ($69.99 in advance)
1 King $89.99 ($73.99 in advance)
 

​Super 8 by Wyndham Grants
1604 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM 87020   (505) 240-6575
www.wyndhamhotels.com
2 Queens $77.99 ($66.29 in advance)
Studio $84.99 ($72.24 in advance)
 
 
Motel 6 Grants, NM
1505 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM 87020   (505) 285-4607
www.motel6.com
1 Queens $62.99
1 King $69.99 

Friday June 3rd, 2022
Lodging: Moriarty 
Quality Inn 
119 Route 66 East, Moriarty, NM 87035   
(505) 832-6666   
Two full beds or 1 King  $93.00 per night plus tax
Senior discount rates:
Single Queen (upstairs, 4 available)  $89.00 per night plus tax
Handicap -1 full bed (downstairs, 4 available)
 
NOTE: There is an area with barbecue grills on the west side of the building. They are expecting workers for a wind tower project this summer, so reservations should be made soon.
 
 
Super 8 
1611 Old Rte 66, Moriarty, NM 87503   
(505) 312-5016
1 person, one bed  $79.00 per night plus tax
2 people, 2 beds  $88.00 per night plus tax
(only 2 handicap rooms available)
 
 
Sunset Motel 
501 East Old Route 66, Moriarty, NM 87035   
​(505) 832-4234 
We are a Classic American mid-century motel located on historic route 66 in Moriarty, New Mexico. Our family has been serving guests since 1959 with a history that embodies the spirit of America's most iconic highway. Today, we continue the tradition with clean, comfortable rooms and friendly service at an affordable price. The Sunset Motel is the only remaining original Route 66 motel in New Mexico to still be owned by the original family. The history of the motel dates back to 1959 when Elaine and Bill Pogue started the Sunset Motel to welcome travelers off of Old 66.
 
NOTE: You can see photos of the rooms and a listing of the room types/prices on our website: www.sunseton66.com. We can discount rooms that are reserved in groups of at least 3. This should be done by phone ASAP since June is one of our busiest months.
 
Single Queen  $87.00 per night plus tax
Original Double  $87.00 per night plus tax
Classic Double  $92.00 per night plus tax
Classic Double (4 bed) Suite  $145.00 per night plus tax
Double Queen  $98.00 per night plus tax
Saturday June 4th, 2022
Lodging: Tucumcari
Motel Safari
(2020 New Mexico Rt66 Association Heritage Award Winner - Numerous upgrades to this Googie design retro motel)
575-461-1048
www.themotelsafari.com
$85.00 - $95.00 (Double and King Rooms)
$125.00 (Deluxe King Suites - Rawhide & Rockabilly)
Please try to make your reservations online through the Motel Safari website above. Please note in Remarks section you are with the NM Rt66 Motor Tour. Since Motel Safari was notified at short notice, discounts are not posted on the website.  Larry will apply a discount to your rate when he finalizes your room. If you must call, please call before 10:00 a.m.

Roadrunner Lodge
(2021 New Mexico Rt66 Association Heritage Award Winner - Numerous upgrades to this Lovingly restored 1960s stylish experience.)
575-282-7866 
www.roadrunnerlodge.com
$95.00 - $109.00 (posted rates)
Motor Tour guests receive 11% discount off of posted rates.  Be sure to ask for the Roadrunner Club Rate when calling or making reservation online. Limited number of dog-friendly rooms. We only accept dogs at this time. Make sure to select a room that shows “dog friendly” in the room description


Blue Swallow (Amazing neon.  Serving travelers along the Mother Road since 1939)
575-461-9849  
www.blueswallowmotel.com 
Special tour rates:
Single Queen = $94.95 + tax
Double Room = $104.95 + tax

Members can make reservations directly from their website. Please note in Remarks section you are with the NM Rt66 Motor Tour.

Desert Inn
(Clean & friendly non-smoking hotel.  Pet friendly)
575-461-9882 
http://www.desertinn66.com/
2 Queen beds second floor (no elevator)
$65.00 per night (includes tax).
1 Queen bed second floor (no elevator)
$60.00 per night (includes tax).
Additional persons and pet fee are extra.  Ground floor rooms are extra. Please call hotel for details. 
Discount group code: “RT66 AL101415”

Tucumcari KOA (nice folks)
575-471-1841
www.koa.com/campgrounds/tucumcari/
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Site has one room “cabins” with no bedding and no bathroom. They are mostly for people traveling with their own recreational vehicle. Their “retro” trailer rentals are not available due to the pandemic.

Blaze-in-Saddle RV Park
575-815-4085
2500 E. Rt 66 Blvd
No special rates. Only for people with recreation vehicles and trailers. No other accommodations.

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