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Attention, guardians of Route 66!

12/6/2023

 
Our iconic road's centennial is on the horizon, and it's our moment to drive change.

We're rallying at the state capitol's public meeting on December 12, 2023 ​– a pivotal moment for Route 66's future in New Mexico. Your presence is powerful!

It's now or never. Stand with us to celebrate our road's rich legacy. Let's show the strength of our community and our commitment to Route 66.​

​Together, let's accelerate into a bright future.  Join us at the capitol! 

New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Coordination Group Meeting December 12, 2023
Date:
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: New Mexico State Capitol Building (Room 309), Address: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Click here to view a draft of BYLAWS OF THE ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL COORDINATION GROUP
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Dear Route 66 Business Members,
​
As you may know, a New Mexico State Route 66 Centennial Coordination Group was formed in September 2023 under executive order of the governor. The Route 66 Association was not given a seat on this board. The New Mexico Route 66 Association President, Melissa Beasley-Lee has been a board member of the group that created the groundwork for the National Route 66 Centennial preparations since 2017.

She would be the only one on this state board with seven years of knowledge regarding what has already been laid out, what is currently taking place, and what steps are now needed on a state level leading up to and throughout 2026. She is also the only member who solely represents the businesses and communities of Route 66 throughout our state.

For her not to have a seat at this state level board raises a serious question – Why is she, and the Route 66 Businesses she represents not being invited to continue being a part of the centennial planning.

There will be a meeting at the state capitol building Tuesday, December 12th, to vote on the formation and rules of this group. This meeting is open to the public and Melissa, as well as other association board members are planning to attend and voice their concerns about the states choice of members and plans.

The New Mexico Route 66 Association feels it is vital that business members attend this meeting as this committee will be the who, what and where that our tax dollars will be spent leading up to and throughout the Route 66 Centennial. This is a once in a 100-year opportunity that can greatly affect the prosperity of your business.

We hope you will plan to be present at this meeting on December 12 to let your voice be heard personally for your business, and to request that the NM Route 66 Association be given a seat on this coordination group board.

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