Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership and associates treated to tour of Glorieta Station

While in Albuquerque for their annual face-to-face meetings this summer, The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership was thrilled to be treated to a personal tour of Glorieta Station by owners Ed and Carlos Garcia. Also in attendance were members of the National Park Service, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and University of New Mexico Research Center. 

Attendees were treated to libations as the Garcias and New Mexico state hostess for the event, President Melissa Beasley-Lee, welcomed them. Everyone was in awe as their tour guides led them through several areas of the main complex, while sharing historic information and personal stories behind everything from neon and other classic signs, gas pumps, cars, tractors, and a collection of Fred Harvey era furniture and fixtures. 

The fun didn't stop there ... Next, everyone climbed aboard a personal trolley as Carlos, playing chauffer, gave a tour of other surrounding buildings they own and what their plans are for them as they relate to the entire complex. The trolley brought them to the newest building housing more neon signs. 
Road Ahead Chair, Bill Thomas, commented "This place is absolutely amazing! I can't believe how much the Garcias have invested in their state and local history. In seeing all of this and talking with them, you can tell they take great pride in being the custodians of New Mexico and other states' history". 

Brothers Carlos (left) and Ed (right) Garcia with the group.