Two Albuquerque museums will launch new Route 66-themed exhibitions beginning Saturday, May 14, to mark the road's 90th anniversary. Here's how the Albuquerque Museum describes the upcoming "Route 66: Radiance, Rust, and Revival on the Mother Road" show: From her hotly debated beginnings to her decades-long role as a pathway for adventurers, migrant workers, post-war … Continue reading Albuquerque museums soon will begin Route 66 exhibits
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Kelly’s Brew Pub gets new owners; lawsuit filed against it
Kelly's Brew Pub, located in an old gas station and car dealership on Route 66 in Albuquerque, soon will be acquired by Santa Fe Dining. During the same week, media outlets reported several current and former workers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Kelly's Brew Pub, alleging the restaurant and microbrewery violated the city's minimum-wage ordinance. Santa Fe Dining … Continue reading Kelly’s Brew Pub gets new owners; lawsuit filed against it
New Route 66-inspired sculpture dedicated in Albuquerque
"Reels and Wheels," a new public art sculpture in front of the historic Hiland Theatre, recently was dedicated in Albuquerque. According to KRQE-TV: The art piece serves a dual purpose as art and as the ABQ Ride bus shelter for the bus stop that sits directly in front of the Hiland Theater on Central. Riders … Continue reading New Route 66-inspired sculpture dedicated in Albuquerque
Albuquerque will fix its Route 66 neon signs by June
Albuquerque will repair and convert to LED all of its Route 66-themed neon archways and signs by June, including a defective one on the city's west side has read "Route 6" instead of "Route 66" for almost a year. KOAT-TV in Albuquerque reports the repairs and conversion will cost the city about $151,000. Repairs on one of the … Continue reading Albuquerque will fix its Route 66 neon signs by June
El Vado Motel project may begin construction by summer
A long-awaited redevelopment of the landmark El Vado Motel in Albuquerque may begin by summer, and part of the property will reopen as a boutique motel by summer 2017. The Albuquerque Journal reports a $16 million, scaled-back plan for the long-closed Route 66 motel and a nearby piece of land recently was greenlighted by the … Continue reading El Vado Motel project may begin construction by summer
Lawsuits filed against Albuquerque Rapid Transit
At least two legal challenges were filed Monday against the city's Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) plan, including that the National Historic Preservation Act was violated, plus other state and federal laws. The Albuquerque Journal reported: The lawsuits allege that ART would choke traffic along Central Avenue and disrupt the character of old Route 66. Albuquerque is home … Continue reading Lawsuits filed against Albuquerque Rapid Transit
Delays pop up for Albuquerque Rapid Transit
Construction for the massive Albuquerque Rapid Transit project along Central Avenue (aka Route 66) will be delayed two months. Also, a former city attorney told a television station ART could be further delayed because the project runs afoul of the city's Landmarks and Urban Preservation Commission. ART would carve out two center lanes of nine … Continue reading Delays pop up for Albuquerque Rapid Transit
City council approves Albuquerque Rapid Transit 7-2
The Albuquerque City Council voted 7-2 Monday night to approve the mayor's $120 million bus-transit plan that will bring big changes to Central Avenue, aka Route 66. The vote came after a "noisy" four-hour debate, reported the Albuquerque Journal. Supporters of the project were in the minority at city hall. Councilors Dan Lewis and Klarissa Pena … Continue reading City council approves Albuquerque Rapid Transit 7-2
A closer look at Albuquerque Rapid Transit
The city of Albuquerque has this new, five-minute video that explains the design and concept behind the proposed Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus system that would run down Central Avenue, aka Route 66. Albuquerque Rapid Transit - Final from Two Hundred on Vimeo. The video was created by Denver-based Two Hundred, which specializes in three-dimensional and … Continue reading A closer look at Albuquerque Rapid Transit
Feds urge grant for Albuquerque Rapid Transit plan
The Federal Transit Administration on Tuesday urged approval of a $69 million federal grant to convert the center of nine miles of Albuquerque's Central Avenue (aka Route 66) into a bus system called Albuquerque Rapid Transit. The Albuquerque Journal and other media outlets confirmed the FTA's recommendation, which was expected since Mayor Richard Berry championed the … Continue reading Feds urge grant for Albuquerque Rapid Transit plan