TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s an ongoing debate on how to preserve the old, neon signs along Route 66. Now, Tucumcari is taking a stance with a new ordinance which is being called the first of ...

TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – It used to be a Denny’s along Route 66 in northeast New Mexico, but in recent years took on the name Kix on 66. Devastation and heartbreak hit when the diner cau… ...

If you're looking for a stunning and storied road to travel in the U.S., you needn't look further than Route 66. Passing through eight states, the classic route is brimming with nostalgia, showcased ...

TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) - Early this morning, the well known Tucumcari restaurant Kix on 66 caught fire, leaving it badly damaged. The incident took place around 4 a.m. while owner Donna Halfhill ...

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 ...

Driving New Mexico’s Route 66. Published 3:48 pm Tuesday, August 7, 2018. By David & Kay Scott ... As it turned out, Tucumcari offered the state’s best Route 66 experience.

Roadside motel along Route 66 in New Mexico. ... In Route 66's heyday, the 1950s, Tucumcari was an oasis of neon-lit auto courts boasting swimming pools and "refrigerated air." ...

Tucumcari’s Historic Route 66 Motel also deserves to be on your hit list. This budget-friendly bolthole epitomises mid-century design with its sleek International Style architecture. The nearby ...

Then: Santa Fe, New Mexico. The original Route 66 followed an Old Santa Fe Trail that dated to 1822, and while it went through many realignments over the years, ... Then: Tucumcari, New Mexico.

The author, historian David H. Stratton, was born and raised in Tucumcari, just two blocks from Route 66 and a few blocks from the once-hopping railroad yards.