Route 66 Association of New Mexico

01/07/2026

I know some people will find the fact that we are sharing this article on this page a bit confusing. It is true that New Mexico now has two 501(c)3 organizations devoted to Route 66.

My name is Vickie Ashcraft and I created this page many years ago when I was president of the New Mexico Route 66 Association.

Questionable activities taken by the association caused several of us to distance ourselves and form the New Mexico Route 66 Alliance.

We welcome you to visit our website at route66alliancenm.org and follow our page at New Mexico Route 66 Alliance.

Citing a need to “ensure New Mexico’s 526-mile stretch of the Mother Road is preserved, promoted, and positioned for long-term sustainability” during its centennial year, the New Mexico Route 66 Alliance officially announced its launch on Jan. 2. The launch also illustrates the split within th...

12/30/2025

The City of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, recently landed a $499,999 state grant to begin building a Mother Road Bike Park, with a centerpiece that’s designed to resemble a Route 66 gas station. The print edition of The Communicator newspaper in Santa Rosa reported that the grant came from the Outdoor R...

12/30/2025

The historic La Mesa Motel in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, was recently put on the market for $500,000. Albuquerque Business First (subscription required) reported that the longtime owners, which have operated the property for over 60 years, wish to retire. The La Mesa is listed on the LoopNet and SunVis...

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends and their families!