New Mexico Celebrates Route 66 Centennial

Route 66 turns 100, and New Mexico is throwing a century-long party—car shows, music, food, and neon nostalgia fueling summer celebrations from Grants to Albuquerque. A national caravan rolled through Los Ranchos, while Albuquerque’s classic car show raised funds for UNM Children’s Hospital. These aren’t just events—they’re tributes to the “Mother Road,” uniting communities through shared history. Santa Fe’s August 28 traveling exhibit and Albuquerque’s Remixed Trolly Tour offer more ways to dive into Route 66’s legacy. This is more than a road—it’s a living memory, and New Mexico’s making sure you don’t miss a beat. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4bc2612027534d92