Fast forward to today and New Mexico – which hosted some 535 miles of the original road – is the ideal place to soak up Route 66’s history. As its 2026 centennial draws closer, there’s no ...

From Native travelers to Route 66 roadtrippers, the Blue Hole in Santa Rosa has been a legendary stop for centuries. With deep, clear waters fed by hidden caves, it’s as beautiful as it is ...

For Jim Ross and his wife Shellee Graham, just about every single journey on Route 66, for the past 30 years, has included an ...

Route 66 is a gateway to some of New Mexico’s top attractions, from natural swimming holes and trail-filled state parks to stellar shopping and dining spots. Here’s how to plan an adventure ...

the New Mexico Tourism Department is offering communities an opportunity to invest in special events and improvements for the upcoming 100th anniversary of Route 66. The Route 66 Centennial Grant ...

TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – A local non-profit is revitalizing the historic Route 66 by repairing neon signs for businesses along the scenic highway and now one New Mexico city is showing off their ...

Route 66 Map Series” by Jim Ross and Jerry McClanahan ... Plus, driving 200 miles in Illinois takes much longer than 200 miles in New Mexico. Most of the original route through Illinois has ...

New Mexico's Route 66 Centennial Commission Chairman Bill Lee said he's excited about cross-state collaborations. "When we first started talking about this (the Route 66 Centennial), we were like ...

Image Glenrio, on the border of Texas and New Mexico, served as a popular pit stop on the old Route 66 in the 1950s and ’60s and was abandoned soon after 1975, when the newly built Interstate 40 ...