I hate to bring this up, since it’s obviously trying hard to promote Route 66 in New Mexico. But this news release from ArticleCity.com contains enough known errors that I have to warn anyone who might be inclined to use it.
Westbound motorists can take a 20-mile gravel stretch of the old highway from Glenrio to San Jon; this was the last remaining segment of Route 66 before it became Rte 40 in 1982.
No, the last remaining stretch of Route 66 before it was bypassed by Interstate 40 sits on private property. I’ve walked on it.
Along Tucumcari Boulevard (where you will see the longest stretch of authentic Rte 66) you’ll enjoy the 40’s and 50’s all over again.
I think western Arizona, which boasts a stretch of more than 90 miles of authentic Route 66, would strongly disagree.
On to Santa Rosa where you will find that Will Rogers Drive is the city’s four-mile Route 66. Stop in at Joseph’s Restaurant (build in 1956) or the Club Cafe (a landmark since 1935) for a bite or liquid refreshment.
The Club Cafe has been closed for almost a decade.
Annual Route 66 Roadie Gathering in conjunction with Annual Tucumcari Route 66 Festival.
The Roadie Gathering, once organized by Route 66 Magazine, has been put on hold indefinitely.
Plus there’s the dubious claim that you can do the entire route in New Mexico, including the pre-1937 Santa Fe alignment, in 16 hours.
Like I said, I like the article’s enthusiasm. But I wouldn’t use it to plan your road trip.
This article was great!! I could totally connect with the quotes. I felt like I was there chatting with other people, when really, I’m home alone! Thanks for all the facts!!
Yours Truly,
Jessica Boltz