A forthcoming exhibit at Northern Arizona University's Cline Library in Flagstaff will undertake a deeper dive into the minority communities that have populated and affected the highway. "The Shades of Route 66 in Arizona: Celebrating Diversity along Arizona’s Historic Route 66" exhibit, according to a news release from the university, "will explore, document and share … Continue reading Northern Arizona University library exhibit will explore Route 66’s minorities
Tag: Native Americans
Satellite dishes converted into Native American art along Route 66 in Grants
A local internet provider hatched an idea to beautify a stretch of Route 66 in Grants, New Mexico -- repaint a surplus of satellite dishes to resemble Native American bowls. Connect 66 Internet didn't need the dishes and could have taken them to the dump, the company told KRQE-TV. Instead, it came up with a … Continue reading Satellite dishes converted into Native American art along Route 66 in Grants
Route 66: The Road Ahead update, 12/24/2016 edition
Bill Thomas of the Route 66: The Road Ahead recently requested that regular updates about the group’s activities be posted on Route 66 News. I agreed to do so on a monthly or bimonthly basis. Here is the second report, printed in full below the jump (content has been lightly edited). The first report, from early December, … Continue reading Route 66: The Road Ahead update, 12/24/2016 edition
“American Indians and Route 66” guide published
A 68-page "American Indians and Route 66" guide for tourists recently was published, along with its companion website. "American Indians and Route 66" is a partnership between the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, which awarded a cost-share grant for the publication. Lisa Hicks Snell, a member of the … Continue reading “American Indians and Route 66” guide published
‘Blood money’ in Gallup
The Route 66 town of Gallup, New Mexico, long has been known as a place beset by many problems because of alcoholism in its Native American population. But this report in Indian Country Today, titled "Blood Money," shows how deep and breathtaking the problems are. Some of the bigger points: Gallup has 39 liquor licenses, a … Continue reading ‘Blood money’ in Gallup
Indian tribes will launch Route 66 tourism project
A Native American tourism group and the National Park Service will meet in New Mexico later this month to formally launch the "American Indians and Route 66" project, reported Indian Country Today. The initial meeting of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association is set for Route 66 Casino west of Albuquerque. Tribal lands and … Continue reading Indian tribes will launch Route 66 tourism project
Gallup’s anti-panhandling campaign comes under fire
The Navajo community is criticizing a campaign in Gallup, New Mexico, that discourages tourists -- including those on Route 66 -- from giving money to panhandlers, reported Indian Country Today. In April, a coalition of city officials, church, business, and community groups rolled out the 90-day “Change In My Heart, Not In My Pocket”campaign to encourage people … Continue reading Gallup’s anti-panhandling campaign comes under fire