Neon lights installed in part of Albuquerque’s downtown

Neon lights were installed on Route 66-themed lampposts along a section of Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in downtown Albuquerque during the weekend, according to various media outlets. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque has a video about the lights: Albuquerque Business First explained the project: Through a partnership and grant with the Public Service Co. of New … Continue reading Neon lights installed in part of Albuquerque’s downtown

U-Drop Inn neon lights are back on — in LED

The Facebook account of the historic U-Drop Inn gas station in Shamrock, Texas, recently announced the long-awaited installation of LED neon has been completed and the lights are on. According to the page, the neon will be on from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. nightly, although I'm certain the "lights on" time will be adjusted … Continue reading U-Drop Inn neon lights are back on — in LED

Albuquerque gets grant for LED neon lighting

The City of Albuquerque received a grant from a state utility company to set up LED neon street lighting along a two-block stretch of downtown Central Avenue (aka Route 66), according to an announcement Wednesday from New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and a report from KRQE-TV. A grant also will be used to "establish a … Continue reading Albuquerque gets grant for LED neon lighting