BRUNO
MICHEL Country Music Journalist
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Route 66 in New Mexico from Glenrio to Gallup; 377 Miles |
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The
New
Mexico Route 66 Association
takes much care of the road's historic icons.
San
Jon: an abandoned motel
Still
there are many old establishments operating in town
Passing
Montoya, Newkirk and Cuervo,
A
must for dinner is Joseph's
From Santa Rosa, you can either drive the newer alignment to Albuquerque, or the pre-1937 alignment, that routes via Santa Fe. Listed here first is the description of Post-1937.
Clines Corners has recently changed owners. Unclear future.
in Albuquerque.
Old
Town Albuquerque is worth a visit. Stroll around, wine
and dine.
This road took us into Los Montoyas and soon we reached
and finally, we were in Santa
Fe.
Entering
Albuquerque on the pre-1937 alignment leads you through Los Ranchos
We
finally reached the Continental Divide
Texaco
station across the street, operated by the same family since 1939
We reached the New Mexico border at Chief Yellowhorse Trading Post |