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|  Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post - Bluewater, NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Abandoned trading post on Route 66 in Bluewater, New Mexico. posted by: Wallyum location: New Mexico date approved: 5/15/2021 last visited: never |
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|  Tomahawk Bar
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Along Route 66 east of Gallup, New Mexico, the Tomahawk Bar is an operating roadside bar located in a loud-pink quonset hut. posted by: TravisGood location: New Mexico date approved: 3/18/2007 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
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|  Uranium Museum - Route 66 - Grants, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Uranium Mining Museum, Mother Road Visitor Center, & Chamber of trade are located alongside Historic Route 66, that runs through the heart of this small town, once known as 'The Uranium Capitol of the World' Grants, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 10/9/2014 last visited: 10/30/2019 |
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|  Welcome Sculpture - Route 66, Grants, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road A detailed metal sculpture celebrating Grants, Route 66, and Uranium Mining history. Topped by a large Zia Zia which is the New Mexico state symbol. A great photo opportunity & history lesson for present day Historic Route 66 travellers. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 8/4/2014 last visited: 10/30/2019 |
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|  Pat's Lounge - Route 66 - Grants, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Pat's Lounge, sits empty & unused, alongside Historic Route 66. The oversized Neon sign, in need of some TLC. Another Iconic sign, that awaits refurbishment in Grants, New Mexico, posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 10/17/2014 last visited: 10/30/2019 |
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|  Roarin 20's - Route 66 - Grants, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Roarin' 20's Sign stands proudly, where the not so roaring now, Speak Easy, Bar & grill, once stood, alongside the Mother Road, in Grants, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 10/9/2014 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
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|  West Theatre - Route 66 - Grants, New Mexico, USA
in Route 66 - The Mother Road This tiny lonely theatre, alongside Historic Route 66, has a gorgeous retro, Googie style, Neon sign, with a flashing Star, that has been attracting Route 66 travellers since 1959. West Theatre is located in Grants, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 8/5/2014 last visited: 5/17/2014 |
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|  Grants Cafe - Grants, NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Built in 1937 and no longer serving as a restaurant, the Grants Cafe building and sign have been preserved as icons of Route 66. The building is currently serving in a health care capacity. posted by: Wallyum location: New Mexico date approved: 5/26/2021 last visited: never |
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|  Franciscan Lodge - Route 66 - Grants, New Mexico, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Franciscan Lodge, opened in 1950 between the Mother Road, & the Santa Fe rail track. The Franciscan used to have 2 iconic neon signs. Alas current Route 66 travellers only get to see the remaining, so called flat sign. Located in Grants, New Mexico posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 10/17/2014 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
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|  Highest Point - Route 66 - Continental Divide, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Continental Divide at this location is the highest point on Route 66 with an elevation of 7,263 feet. All rain that falls to the left of this location flows into the Pacific, & to the right it flows into the Atlantic, thousands of miles away. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 10/8/2014 last visited: 10/30/2019 |
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|  Whiting Brothers Motel and Service Station - Continental Divide, NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Former Route 66 motel in Continental Divide, NM. posted by: Wallyum location: New Mexico date approved: 5/29/2021 last visited: never |
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|  Whiting Brothers gas station - San Fidel, NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Abandoned 1940's era Whiting Brothers service station along Route 66 in San Fidel, NM. posted by: Wallyum location: New Mexico date approved: 5/25/2021 last visited: never |
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|  Acoma Curio Shop - Route 66 - San Fidel, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Acoma Curio Shop - In 1926, Route 66 was aligned along the "Old National Trails Road" linking Gallup with Albuquerque. US-66 passed through the San Jose River Valley ran past the Arcoma Curio Store, & right through the heart of San Fidel, New Mexico posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 3/5/2018 last visited: 3/5/2018 |
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|  Budville Trading Company
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Budville Trading Company is an old gas station and store built in 1938 alongside Route 66 on a stretch that now parallels the Interstate in eastern New Mexico. posted by: TravisGood location: New Mexico date approved: 3/18/2007 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
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|  Dead Man's Curve - Laguna, NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Road feature of Route 66 posted by: Wallyum location: New Mexico date approved: 5/21/2021 last visited: never |
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|  Owl Rock - Route 66 - Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Mother road twists & turns around rock formations, that the builders of the 4 lane interstate just blasted into extinction. The most famous of those remaining is Owl Rock. Situated alongside Old Route 66, approx 2 miles from Laguna, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 10/8/2014 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
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|  Blue Spruce Lodge -- Gallup NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The amazing sign for the Blue Spruce Motel - a Route 66 icon posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: New Mexico date approved: 8/23/2014 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
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|  El Rancho Hotel - Route 66 - Gallup, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The El Rancho Hotel was built in 1937 and is located on Route 66 in Gallup NM. Numerous Hollywood movie stars, making Westerns on location in the Arizona desert, have stayed at the El Rancho Hotel. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 10/7/2014 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
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|  Rex Museum - Route 66 - Gallup, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Gallup Historical Museum - Known as the 'Rex Museum' its the place to go if you want to research the area, It's Indian history or want to know more about Route 66 and how it affected Gallup. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 8/17/2014 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
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|  Gallup Cultural Center - Gallup, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The statues of an Indian Chief & USMC Navajo Code Talker are located in a large plaza at the Gallup Cultural Center. A Museum & Roadside Attraction of significant interest, standing alongside Historic US. Route 66. In Gallup, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 7/28/2016 last visited: 10/30/2019 |
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|  "Here We are On Route 66, Gallup NM" Neon Sign
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Neon sign designed by Route 66 author Jerry McClanahan which sits over the Chamber of Commerce entrance in Gallup, NM. posted by: TravisGood location: New Mexico date approved: 3/13/2007 last visited: 3/7/2019 |
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|  NM SH 118 -- Gallup NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road NM State Highway 118 is the state-maintained stretch of the old US 66 in Gallup NM posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: New Mexico date approved: 8/23/2014 last visited: 8/19/2020 |
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|  Richardson's Trading Company -- Gallup NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Richardson's Trading Co. has been in business along what would become the US 66 since 1913. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: New Mexico date approved: 8/23/2014 last visited: 4/30/2021 |
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|  Desert Skies Motel - Route 66 - Gallup, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Desert Skies Motel opened as the Desert Skies Motor Hotel in 1959. The Skies text sign with white Neon tube's & incandescent red lamps, still shines alongside Historic Route 66, in Gallup, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 9/1/2017 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
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|  Rio Puerco Bridge - I-40 exit 140 - NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road This bridge (NMSHTD #2530) on historic Route 66 is no longer in use but is being preserved. posted by: Peter and Gloria location: New Mexico date approved: 1/12/2008 last visited: 10/30/2019 |
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