{"id":920,"date":"2025-09-10T19:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T19:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/route66alliancenm.org\/?page_id=920"},"modified":"2025-11-02T22:25:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T22:25:58","slug":"heritage-tourism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/route66alliancenm.org\/?page_id=920","title":{"rendered":"Touring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heritage Tourism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you travel historic Route 66 through New Mexico, you will encounter a number of properties listed on the <strong>National Register of Historic Places.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicomagazine.org\/blog\/post\/albuquerque-barelas-neighborhood\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Barelas<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, South Fourth Street Historic District, Commercial\/Residential area. Listed 1997<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blueswallowmotel.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Blue Swallow Motel <\/mark><\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Tucumcari, New Mexico, 815 E Route 66 Blvd. Active Motel. Listed 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theclio.com\/entry\/173454\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Cottage Bakery<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2000 Central Avenue. Now, Hausmann Brewhouse. Listed 1993.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/route66times.com\/l\/nm\/gallup-drake-hotel.htm\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Drake Hotel<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0d90dc\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark>&#8211; Gallup, New Mexico, 216 E. 66 Ave. Offices. Listed 1988<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/El_Campo_Tourist_Courts\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">El Campo Tourist Courts<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 5800 Central Ave. SW. Currently Apartments. Listed 1994<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elranchohotelgallup.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">El Rancho Hotel<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Gallup, New Mexico, 1000 E Hwy 66. Active Hotel. Listed 1988<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elvadoabq.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">El Vado Auto Court <\/mark><\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2500 Central Ave SW. Active Motel. Listed 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g28952-d18978171-Reviews-Glenrio_Ghost_Town-New_Mexico.html\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Glenrio Historic District<\/strong> <\/mark><\/a>&#8211; Glenrio, New Mexico. Mostly Abandoned. Listed 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jones_Motor_Company\">J<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">ones Motor Company<\/mark> <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 3222 Central Avenue SE. Currently M\u2019tucci&#8217;s Bar Roma. Listed 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabq.gov\/artsculture\/kimo\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">KiMo Theater<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 423 Central Ave NW. Active Performance Venue. Listed 1977<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/La_Puerta_Lodge\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">La Puerta Lodge <\/mark><\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 9710 Central Ave SE. Closed. Listed 1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luna_Lodge\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Luna Lodge<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 9119 Central Ave SE. Closed. Listed 1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/places\/maisels-indian-trading-post.htm\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Maisel&#8217;s Indian Trading Post<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 510 Central Ave., SW. Closed Listed 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QuayCounty\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Metropolitan Park Bathhouse and Pool Historic District<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong> <\/strong><\/mark>-Tucumcari, New Mexico. The park now houses the Robert Lumpkin Memorial Disc Golf Course. Listed 1996<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theclio.com\/entry\/173505\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Modern Auto Court <\/mark><\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 3712 Central Ave. SE. Currently Nob Hill Court. Listed 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/albuquerque.com\/madonna-of-the-trail\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">New Mexico Madonna of the Trail <\/mark><\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 323 Marble Ave NW. Not on 66 &#8211; Historic Statue National Old Trail. Listed 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobhillbusinesscenter.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0990de\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Nob Hill Business Center<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 3500 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Central_Avenue_(Albuquerque)\">Central Avenue<\/a> SE. Retail Shops. Listed 1994<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HistoricalOdeonTheatre\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Odeon Theatre<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211;<strong> <\/strong>Tucumcari, New Mexico, 123 S 2nd St, (north of 66). Active Movie Theater. Listed 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santarosabluehole.com\/park-lake\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0a92e1\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Park Lake Historic District<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark><\/strong>&#8211; Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Recreational Area Open to the public. Listed 1996<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/places\/pig-and-calf-lunch.htm\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Pig &#8216;n Calf<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0e91dd\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong> <\/strong><\/mark>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2106 East Central SE. Currently Asahi Restaurant. Listed 1994<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/route66times.com\/l\/nm\/gallup-palace-hotel.htm\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Palace Hotel <\/mark><\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Gallup, New Mexico, 236 W. 66th Ave. Part of Richardson\u2019s Trading Post. Listed 1988<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Redwood_Lodge\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0a90de\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Redwood Lodge<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark><\/strong>&#8211; Gallup, New Mexico, 907 E. 66 Ave. Closed. Listed 1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallupnm.gov\/341\/Rex-Museum\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0591e2\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Rex Hotel<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0891e1\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong> <\/strong><\/mark>&#8211; Gallup, New Mexico, 300 W. 66 Ave. Currently Rex Museum (closed). Listed 1988<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/richardsontrading.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoq-3gDzwTO5bvQU1ZsoKgTSNSGLLvzrVpdPVeQ1OT9YAF48nmA9\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Richardson Store<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Montoya, New Mexico. Private Property. Listed 1978<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmdb.org\/m.asp?m=88404\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Rio Puerco Bridge <\/mark><\/a><\/strong>&#8211; West of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Exit 140 off I-40. Now a pedestrian bridge. Listed 1997<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theclio.com\/entry\/174794\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Roy T.<\/strong> <strong>Herman&#8217;s, Garage and Service Station<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; Thoreau, New Mexico, Exit 53 off I-40. Currently Auto Repair. Listed 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loopnet.com\/Listing\/5715-Central-Ave-NE-Albuquerque-NM\/35423696\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tewa Lodge<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark><\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 5715 Central Ave NE. Closed &#8211; For Sale. Listed 1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tower_Court\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tower Courts<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark><\/strong>&#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2210 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Central_Avenue_(Albuquerque,_New_Mexico)\">Central Ave.<\/a> SW. Currently Apartments. Listed 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/route66times.com\/l\/nm\/gallup-white-cafe.htm\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">White Cafe<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Gallup, New Mexico, 100 West 66th Avenue. Currently All Tribes Indian Center. Listed 1988<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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