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What's new on New Mexico's Route 66
Left to Right: Martin Blažekek, Tom Willis (Executive VP of New Mexico Route 66 Assn.), Melissa Lea Beasley (President of NM Rt 66 Assn) with Zdeněk Jurásek (Radio 66 The Best Music On The Road! and the Route 66 Association - Czech Republic) Broadcasting live from the 66 Diner in Albuquerque, September 21, 2021.
It is with deep sadness that The New Mexico Route 66 Association shares the news of
the passing of Tom Willis.
The Executive Vice President of the Association and owner of the 66 Diner passed
away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the age of 71.
Tom was the standing Vice President of the New Mexico Route 66 Association since
its inception in 1989. He will be greatly missed by all of us at the Association.
Tom's Life Celebration was held on Friday, November 12, 2021.
It is with deep sadness that The New Mexico Route 66 Association shares the news of
the passing of Tom Willis.
The Executive Vice President of the Association and owner of the 66 Diner passed
away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the age of 71.
Tom was the standing Vice President of the New Mexico Route 66 Association since
its inception in 1989. He will be greatly missed by all of us at the Association.
Tom's Life Celebration was held on Friday, November 12, 2021.
May 8, 2020 - Albuquerque - Johnny Plath, 68, a proud member of the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Route 66 Association, passed away May 8, 2020... READ ON
April, 2020 - Albuquerque - The Fast TV Network features streaming media 24/7 including this show, "Legends of Route 66," featuring Melissa Lea Beasley, New Mexico Route 66 Association President, as the host.
March 28, 2020 - Associated Press - Albuquerque's support of local businesses along Route 66 is moving forward on a plan now to position shops, motels and restaurants for success post Corona virus shut down.
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said the coronavirus public health emergency is now hitting boutiques, restaurants, bars and other businesses along the route. Most are locally owned.
“The businesses on Central need our support more than ever,” he said. “We are going to use this time to make sure that when we get through this challenge, people come back to Route 66. With this investment now, we hope to help prime our community for a comeback all up and down Central.”
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said the coronavirus public health emergency is now hitting boutiques, restaurants, bars and other businesses along the route. Most are locally owned.
“The businesses on Central need our support more than ever,” he said. “We are going to use this time to make sure that when we get through this challenge, people come back to Route 66. With this investment now, we hope to help prime our community for a comeback all up and down Central.”
March 25, 2020 - The Associated Press reports the Monterey Motel in Albuquerque is being renovated and developer Chad Rennaker says the new motel will have more rooms and an additional building with hostel-like rooms. Rennaker says the Monterey Motel will be restored to resemble what it looked like when it was built in the 1930s. Rennaker also renovated the nearby El Vado Motel on Route 66. Project completion is expected in summer of 2020.
January 18, 2020 - Fast TV Network Inc. recently announced that award-winning artist, entrepreneur and current President of the New Mexico Route 66 Association, Melissa Lea Beasley, has been hired as Senior Vice President of Production and Programming...
