Sands Motel
Las Cruces, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Sands Motel in Las Cruces, NM still features its
old marquee in front of the motel.
El Vado Motel (Closed)
Albuquerque, NM Photo courtesy Don Gardner
Here's a shot of an old Route 66 standby. The El Vado Motel of
Albuquerque, NM. The El Vado's neon is still in great condition and the motel itself is
worth a stay if you're spending the night in Albuquerque. The motel opened in 1937 along busy Central Avenue.
UPDATE 01/06 : The El Vado Motel is now closed and in danger of being demolished. 01-06
Imperial Sky Motel
Las Cruces, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Imperial Sky Motel looks to be one of the remnants
of the Imperial 400 motel chain that used to be quite prevalent in every
town.
Whiting Bros. Motel
NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Whiting Bros. Motel marquee still stands tall of
the old road and is located in plain sight of the I-40.
Blue Spruce Lodge
Gallup, NM Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
The Blue Spruce Lodge
in Gallup, NM features an unique old neon sign in shape of the motel name
it advertises.
The Colonial Motel marquee still stands tall above Route
66 in Gallup.
El Hopi Motel
Gallup, NM Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
The El Hopi Motel is an old roadside establishment somewhat
away from the main drag.
Sunshine Motel
Las Vegas, NM Photo courtesy Tony Craig
The Sunshine Motel off one of the Route 66 alignments
in Las Vegas, NM still shines off the roadside. Check out the image of the smiling face sun on the marquee.
Paradise Motel
Tucumcari, NM Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Here's the Paradise Motel and its image of a diver on
its marquee. This sign and motel is located off the main highway in Tucumcari, NM.
Here's a shot of an old Route 66 standby. The El Vado Motel of
Albuquerque, NM. The El Vado's neon is still in great condition and the motel itself is
worth a stay if you're spending the night in Albuquerque. The motel opened in 1937 along busy Central Avenue.
