We usually don't feature letters to the editor from newspapers. But this one recently published in the Santa Fe New Mexican is intriguing enough to take a closer look. Andrew Black wrote that President Joe Biden and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, in the final days of their administrations, ought to declare the 106,000-acre Caja del … Continue reading Op-ed urges land that includes La Bajada Hill be declared a national monument
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Phase 3 of Kingman Tours project to begin in early 2025
The Kingman Tours project in Kingman, Arizona, developed by Kingman Main Street in partnership with Talisman Magic Marketing and the city, will begin its Phase 3 after the first of the year. According to a news release from Kingman resident and longtime booster Jim Hinckley, Phase 3 will include additional points of interest for the walking tour in … Continue reading Phase 3 of Kingman Tours project to begin in early 2025
Relighting ceremony held for former Saratoga Motor Inn sign in Tulsa
The Wings of Freedom sober-living organization held a relighting ceremony Friday night for the repurposed, 66-foot-tall neon sign at the former Saratoga Motor Inn in Tulsa. Ken Busby of the Route 66 Alliance in Tulsa was there to capture the moment in video: Red Fork Depot in Tulsa also posted this image: More from Cloudless … Continue reading Relighting ceremony held for former Saratoga Motor Inn sign in Tulsa
Motel DuBeau in Flagstaff marks its 95th year
The Motel DuBeau in Flagstaff, Arizona, still is going after 95 years, and the owners hope to have its famous tower sign fully relighted by Route 66's centennial in 2026. Peter Corbett, a longtime reporter on Route 66 businesses in Arizona, recently posted a story on the motel in the Flagstaff Business News. John and … Continue reading Motel DuBeau in Flagstaff marks its 95th year
Grand reopening set for Nov. 20 at The Imperial motel in Albuquerque
The reborn Imperial Inn motel in Albuquerque, also known as simply The Imperial, is holding its grand reopening celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 20. KOB-TV in Albuquerque the celebration will include tours of the motel's retail spaces, some of which are still available for rent. The motel's website states: This 1960's gem … Continue reading Grand reopening set for Nov. 20 at The Imperial motel in Albuquerque
Reports: Leak reveals Disney-Pixar may be planning for another “Cars” sequel
It appears Pixar Animation Studio, a division of Disney, may be planning for a "Cars 4" movie thanks to an online survey recently released by D23, the official Disney fan club, in Brazil. MovieWeb.com had some of the details: The survey asked fans which project they're most looking forward to at the Disney-centric convention. Surprisingly, Cars 4 was … Continue reading Reports: Leak reveals Disney-Pixar may be planning for another “Cars” sequel
Clifton’s Republic in downtown Los Angeles reopens after year-long closure
Clifton's Republic, formerly the long-running Clifton's Cafeteria in downtown Los Angeles, recently reopened after it was closed for renovations for about a year. Time Out magazine recently went to the venue and filed a report: Once you enter off Broadway, you’ll find yourself in the split-level Brookdale Dining Hall. (The classic cafeteria, much to the … Continue reading Clifton’s Republic in downtown Los Angeles reopens after year-long closure
“66 Unlimited: The Road to 100” full-length documentary begins pre-production
Film director Charles Black announced he has begun pre-production on "66 Unlimited: The Road to 100," a feature-length documentary that celebrates the highway's upcoming centennial. Black stated in a news release the film will highlight "its ongoing role as a vibrant symbol of America's resilience, community, and pioneering spirit." As we approach the 100th anniversary … Continue reading “66 Unlimited: The Road to 100” full-length documentary begins pre-production
Claremore unveils its Route 66 Centennial marker
The City of Claremore, Oklahoma, and the state's Route 66 Centennial Commission on Monday unveiled the second Route 66 centennial marker in the Sooner State. Here's what it looks like: Monday also happened to be the anniversary of when U.S. 66 was federally certified in 1926. According to KJRH-TV in Tulsa, the first centennial marker … Continue reading Claremore unveils its Route 66 Centennial marker
Forthcoming Tim Daly film using Route 66, Springfield as location shoots
Actor Tim Daly is shooting a film, "Dust to Malibu," in Springfield, Missouri, and on Route 66 that will be released sometime next year. According to KY3 in Springfield, Daly told the station the screenplay was set in Springfield. That and tax breaks offered by the state for film productions helped spur the decision to … Continue reading Forthcoming Tim Daly film using Route 66, Springfield as location shoots