“Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.”
ANGELA N. BLOUNT
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May 30, 2024
Route 66 Black Experiences Grant Program The Road Ahead was awarded $250,000 by American Express to provide direct grants to help Black-owned and/or operated businesses and attractions along Route 66. The funds will also support research and programs that interpret and tell the stories of Black experiences associated with Route 66. Deadline: July 16, 2024 Read More |
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May 21
Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grants The Program is one in a series of “birthday gifts” to be given to Route 66 in the years leading up to the historic road’s one-hundredth birthday in 2026. The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program provides critical and flexible funding to businesses and attractions located along Route 66 that are majority women-owned or operated. Read More |
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May 1, 2024
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Board of Directors This term leading up to the Route 66 Centennial is a crucial one as we prepare to celebrate 100 years of the Mother Road and implement projects leading up to and into the next century. These Board of Directors bring diversity, teamwork, and their unique talents and time to our organization. We are so thankful for their tireless enthusiasm and support. |
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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, 2024
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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West Central Route 66 Visitor’s Center—Albuquerque
The New Mexico Route 66 Association has received quite a few inquiries regarding the Route 66 Visitors Center on Albuquerque’s West Side. We wanted to clarify we are not involved with this project. This is a partner project of the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County with the West Central Community Development Group. Read More |
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U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission Launches Call for Ideas to Celebrate Iconic Road’s 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 |
