June 13, 2009
Route 66 in Albuquerque is still vibrant but some of the old businesses have closed. A number of motel ruins are visible and attest to the glory of the old “Mother Road”.
Old Route 66 parallels US 40 at the western area of Albuquerque. A small section of the original road is preserved at the narrow Rio Puerco Bridge. The bridge -- open for pedestrians -- is narrow by today’s standards. Wide vehicles would have taken up too much space for other vehicles to pass comfortably.
The Road Runner Diner in Laguna has a varied menu with large portions and an attractive gift shop. It’s next to a Native American Casino and attracts both visitors and truckers. The photos below show wall murals that evoke a fifties feeling.
Route 6 from Laguna to Los Lunas, NM is a fairly deserted and meandering stretch of 34 miles. The ranch entrance and the remains of a house shown below are just off Route 6.
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