The Downtowner Motor Inn along the Route 66 corridor in Albuquerque has been designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The motel at 717 Central Ave. NW (aka Route 66) received the designation effective Nov. 4, according to an email Friday from the National Park Service. According to the nomination form, the Downtowner was … Continue reading Downtowner Motor Inn in Albuquerque added to National Register
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Former owners of Kellys Brew Pub in Albuquerque pay $1.4M in settlement
A local judge this week ordered two previous owners of Kellys Brew Pub and Restaurant in Albuquerque to pay nearly $1.4 million as part of settling a class-action lawsuit for underpaying its employees. The Albuquerque Journal reported: Former owners Dennis and Janice Bonfantine will pay $1,375,000 in legal costs and payments to servers who worked … Continue reading Former owners of Kellys Brew Pub in Albuquerque pay $1.4M in settlement
West Central Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque to break ground in December
The long-planned West Central Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque should break ground in December, with a planned opening by January 2022. Luis Hernandez Jr., West Central Community Development Group’s executive director, revealed the timeline for the $12 million project on Nine Mile Hill in a recent report by the Albuquerque Journal. The development group … Continue reading West Central Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque to break ground in December
Blowin’ in the wind: Porta Potty cruises down Route 66 in Albuquerque
Albuquerque motorists on Route 66 on Tuesday were treated to a weird sight: a wind-blown Porta Potty scooting down the Mother Road. Roll tape: https://youtu.be/-qHCwWpuISU KOAT-TV in Albuquerque broke the story from a viewer: The port-a-potty was seen blowing down the street near Central and Tramway early Tuesday evening.At this time there is no word … Continue reading Blowin’ in the wind: Porta Potty cruises down Route 66 in Albuquerque
Standard Diner in Albuquerque closes, will convert to Range Cafe
The Standard Diner closed Monday after 14 years along Route 66 in Albuquerque but will be converted into a Range Cafe later this week. The Albuquerque Journal reported the restaurant's conversion into a Range Cafe will be complete by Friday. The Standard Diner announced the closing and conversion to a Range Cafe in a Facebook … Continue reading Standard Diner in Albuquerque closes, will convert to Range Cafe
Monterey Motel renovations in Albuquerque will finish by September
Renovations on the historic Monterey Motel in Albuquerque will be completed by September in its conversion to a higher-end hostel. Downtown Albuquerque News recently talked to Chad Renneker, a Portland, Oregon-based developer who also brought El Vado Motel back to life as a boutique motel with a taproom and several shops. The bunk beds will … Continue reading Monterey Motel renovations in Albuquerque will finish by September
City of Albuquerque to provide aid to businesses affected by COVID-19, riots
Albuquerque's mayor this week vowed to provide assistance to downtown businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic and riots during police brutality protests. According to the Albuquerque Journal, the city has contracted with minority-owned Glass on Wheels to replace an estimated $200,000 in windows that were broken during the protests. There is no timeline when the … Continue reading City of Albuquerque to provide aid to businesses affected by COVID-19, riots
COVID-19 prompts cancellation of Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta for the first time in its history
Organizers of the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Monday announced the cancellation of the annual October event for the first time since it launched in 1972 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The cancellation is a major blow to New Mexico's tourism economy. An estimated 850,000 people attend each year over its nine days. The … Continue reading COVID-19 prompts cancellation of Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta for the first time in its history
Security shutters being added to KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque
The city of Albuquerque in April filed an application to add security shutters to its historic KiMo Theatre, which recently was damaged by a riot in the days after George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody. The State Historic Preservation Office will consider the request after Albuquerque’s Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission approved it last week, … Continue reading Security shutters being added to KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque
Vintage Firestone station in downtown Albuquerque closes
Firestone Complete Auto Care, a fixture along Route 66 in downtown Albuquerque since at least the early 1930s, closed and its classic neon sign was hauled away about a month ago. The auto-repair shop was at Seventh Street and Central Avenue (aka Route 66). Downtown Albuquerque News (subscription required) reported: In response to questions, Firestone … Continue reading Vintage Firestone station in downtown Albuquerque closes