Rio Pecos Ranch Truck Terminal - Santa Rosa, NM
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Wallyum
N 34° 56.725 W 104° 39.672
13S E 530936 N 3867041
Abandoned truck stop on Route 66 in Santa Rosa, NM.
Waymark Code: WM148PT
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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The Rio Pecos Ranch Truck Terminal is an abandoned truck stop on Route 66 in Santa Rosa, NM. It features a 30 foot high, 33 foot wide neon sign with a truck and driver and a "HOWDY" greeting. The terminal was one of several owned by the Rio Pecos Oil Company. It was constructed around 1955 and operated into the 1980's before closing.
Americana: Sign (hopefully neon)

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Address of Icon:
2428 US 84
Santa Rosa, NM United States


Web Site Address: Not listed

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