An explosion blew out one portion of the Hiway House Motel. An explosion Friday night ripped off the side of one portion of the historic Hiway House Motel in Albuquerque, sending one person to the hospital. The blast at the motel, at 3200 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) near Kellys Brew Pub, prompted evacuations and … Continue reading Explosion damages Hiway House Motel in Albuquerque; 1 injured
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“Almost Ghosts” documentary to screen this fall in historic theaters along Route 66
Image of Angel Delgadillo from the "Almost Ghosts" film. "Almost Ghosts," a Spaniard-directed film that won the Best Documentary award during the Arizona International Film Festival earlier this year, will be screened this fall in several historic theaters along Route 66. The film's makers interviewed Angel Delgadillo of Seligman, Arizona; Harley Russell of Erick, Oklahoma; … Continue reading “Almost Ghosts” documentary to screen this fall in historic theaters along Route 66
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces final cost-share grants
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program this week announced what will be its final cost-share grants, barring a very unlikely renewal of the program by Congress. Since 2001, the program awarded $2.27 million with $3.57 million in cost-share matches to 152 projects, totaling $5.84 million in public-private investment toward the revitalization and commemoration of Route … Continue reading Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces final cost-share grants
Albuquerque restaurant blames ART for closure
An Albuquerque restaurant along Route 66 recently closed its doors for good, and it's blaming the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project for its misfortune. A local group claims it is the 60th business to close since ART began. Three Little Birds Cafe on Central Avenue (aka Route 66) shuttered, and according to KOB-TV in Albuquerque, it … Continue reading Albuquerque restaurant blames ART for closure
Food hall coming to downtown Albuquerque building
The first food hall in Albuquerque soon will be established in a historic building along Route 66 in the downtown area. The food hall, tentatively named 505 Central Market, will be at 505 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) in a 1937 three-story building eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Albuquerque Journal reported: … Continue reading Food hall coming to downtown Albuquerque building
Judge rules former owners of Kellys Brew Pub in Albuquerque broke the law
A local judge ruled last week the previous owners of Kellys Brew Pub along Route 66 in Albuquerque violated the city's minimum-wage law, costing its employees thousands of dollars. The Albuquerque Journal reported Circuit Judge Benjamin Chavez said Dennis and Janice Bonfantine failed to follow a minimum-wage ordinance approved by voters in 2012, thus owing … Continue reading Judge rules former owners of Kellys Brew Pub in Albuquerque broke the law
Two neon signs reinstalled along Route 66 in Albuquerque
Thursday was a big day for neon signs along Route 66 in Albuquerque. One historic sign that was refurbished was reinstalled, and a reproduction of a badly damaged sign also was installed. First is the refurbished De Anza Motor Lodge sign at the historic Route 66 motel that's largely being redeveloped as part of a … Continue reading Two neon signs reinstalled along Route 66 in Albuquerque
Santa Fe Bite to resurface on Route 66 in Albuquerque
The green chile cheeseburger haven Santa Fe Bite, once known as Bobcat Bite in Santa Fe, will resurface tomorrow on Route 66 in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque. The Albuquerque version of Santa Fe Bite opens Monday at 3407 Central NE (aka Route 66) amid a string of funky and eclectic storefronts in Nob … Continue reading Santa Fe Bite to resurface on Route 66 in Albuquerque
Restoration complete on Muffler Man lumberjack in Albuquerque
Restoration on a Muffler Man lumberjack on the premises of a Vietnamese restaurant in Albuquerque finished a few days ago, including the statue's severed arms and his ax. Repair work on the fiberglass statue at the May Cafe at Central Avenue (aka Route 66) and Louisiana Boulevard began a couple of weeks ago. Strong winds … Continue reading Restoration complete on Muffler Man lumberjack in Albuquerque
Office of La Fonda Hotel architect added to National Register
The office of John Gaw Meem, architect of the expansion and remodeling of the famed La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and a key figure in the popularization of the Pueblo Revival style, was designated on the National Register of Historic Places. The John Gaw Meem Architects Office at 1101 Camino De Cruz … Continue reading Office of La Fonda Hotel architect added to National Register