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Heritage Tourism

As you travel historic Route 66 through New Mexico, you will encounter a number of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are properties recognized by the National Park Service as properties deemed significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. Many of these properties are overlooked by the casual tourist but have a place in Route 66 history. Search the internet for the stories and photos of these special places and take yourself back in time to a different experience. Below is a partial list of National Register Route 66 properties in New Mexico.

  • Barelas – Albuquerque, New Mexico, South Fourth Street Historic District, Commercial/Residential area. Listed 1997
  • Blue Swallow Motel – Tucumcari, New Mexico, 815 E Route 66 Blvd. Active Motel. Listed 1993
  • Cottage Bakery – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2000 Central Avenue. Now, Hausmann Brewhouse. Listed 1993.
  • Drake Hotel – Gallup, New Mexico, 216 E. 66 Ave. Offices. Listed 1988
  • El Campo Tourist Courts – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 5800 Central Ave. SW. Currently Apartments. Listed 1994
  • El Rancho Hotel – Gallup, New Mexico, 1000 E Hwy 66. Active Hotel. Listed 1988
  • El Vado Auto Court – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2500 Central Ave SW. Active Motel. Listed 1993
  • Glenrio Historic District – Glenrio, New Mexico. Mostly Abandoned. Listed 2007
  • Jones Motor Company – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 3222 Central Avenue SE. Currently M’tucci’s Bar Roma. Listed 1993
  • KiMo Theater – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 423 Central Ave NW. Active Performance Venue. Listed 1977
  • La Puerta Lodge – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 9710 Central Ave SE. Closed. Listed 1998
  • Luna Lodge – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 9119 Central Ave SE. Closed. Listed 1998
  • Maisel’s Indian Trading Post – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 510 Central Ave., SW. Closed Listed 1993
  • Metropolitan Park Bathhouse and Pool Historic District -Tucumcari, New Mexico. The park now houses the Robert Lumpkin Memorial Disc Golf Course. Listed 1996
  • Modern Auto Court – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 3712 Central Ave. SE. Currently Nob Hill Court. Listed 1993
  • New Mexico Madonna of the Trail – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 323 Marble Ave NW. Not on 66 – Historic Statue National Old Trail. Listed 2006
  • Nob Hill Business Center – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 3500 Central Avenue SE. Retail Shops. Listed 1994
  • Odeon Theatre – Tucumcari, New Mexico, 123 S 2nd St, (north of 66). Active Movie Theater. Listed 2007
  • Park Lake Historic District – Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Recreational Area Open to the public. Listed 1996
  • Pig ‘n Calf – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2106 East Central SE. Currently Asahi Restaurant. Listed 1994
  • Palace Hotel – Gallup, New Mexico, 236 W. 66th Ave. Part of Richardson’s Trading Post. Listed 1988
  • Redwood Lodge – Gallup, New Mexico, 907 E. 66 Ave. Closed. Listed 1998
  • Rex Hotel – Gallup, New Mexico, 300 W. 66 Ave. Currently Rex Museum (closed). Listed 1988
  • Richardson Store – Montoya, New Mexico. Private Property. Listed 1978
  • Rio Puerco Bridge – West of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Exit 140 off I-40. Now a pedestrian bridge. Listed 1997
  • Roy T. Herman’s, Garage and Service Station – Thoreau, New Mexico, Exit 53 off I-40. Currently Auto Repair. Listed 1993
  • Tewa Lodge – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 5715 Central Ave NE. Closed – For Sale. Listed 1998
  • Tower Courts – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2210 Central Ave. SW. Currently Apartments. Listed 1993
  • White Cafe – Gallup, New Mexico, 100 West 66th Avenue. Currently All Tribes Indian Center. Listed 1988