Hurray for the Riff Raff’s new music video shot in Tucumcari area

Hurray for the Riff Raff, a music act that hails from New Orleans, recently released a video for the song "Hawkmoon" that was shot in the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, New Mexico. Viewers will notice the city's Palomino Motel and the Kix on 66 restaurant. https://youtu.be/IbPgztgsqQA?si=0FJ4btZqAbLdig8o The video was directed by Jeff Perlman and … Continue reading Hurray for the Riff Raff’s new music video shot in Tucumcari area

Local restaurateur buys Kix on 66 in Tucumcari

A local restaurateur recently purchased Kix on 66, a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant in Tucumcari, New Mexico, that's found favor with both Route 66 travelers and locals. Todd Duplantis, owner of Cornerstone First Edition Pizza and Subs down the road from Kix, closed on the deal last week with Yvette Peacock and Yvonne Braziel, who'd owned the … Continue reading Local restaurateur buys Kix on 66 in Tucumcari

Owners put Del’s Restaurant, Kix on 66 up for sale

Sisters Yvette Peacock and Yvonne Braziel, who own Del's Restaurant and Kix on 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, announced Tuesday they are ready to retire and have put the Route 66 restaurants up for sale. Del's has been one of Tucumcari's most popular lunch-and-dinner spots for decades, and Kix also has become a popular breakfast-and-lunch … Continue reading Owners put Del’s Restaurant, Kix on 66 up for sale

Rockin’ Y’s Roadhouse damaged by fire

A fire early Sunday heavily damaged Rockin' Y's Roadhouse on Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and the restaurant will remain closed indefinitely while the owners and insurance adjusters assess the situation this week. Co-owner Yvette Peacock posted on Facebook on Sunday morning: At 2am, we got a call that will forever change our lives. Rockin' Ys' Roadhouse … Continue reading Rockin’ Y’s Roadhouse damaged by fire