Lasso Motel (Demolished)
Tucumcari, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's another old surviving motel marquee for the Lasso Motel. 06-06
UPDATE 09/10 : Demolition began on the Lasso Motel in December 2009. The demolition was captured on these YouTube videos, culminating with a video of the empty lot in February 2010. 09-10
Lariat Motel
Moriarty, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Moriarty, NM is home to the Lariat Motel and this roadside sign that attempts to pull weary travelers off the road. 06-06
Nob Hill Motel
Albuquerque, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Nob Hill Motel and its familiar red and yellow sign sits along the eastern end of Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 06-06
Western Motel
San Jon, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's an old faded out marquee for the Western Motel, located off the Mother Road in San Jon, NM. Not sure of the fate of this motel. 06-06
Sands Motel
Moriarty, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Check out this old marquee for the Sands Motel in Moriarty, New Mexico. This motel is found along old Route 66. 06-06
Safari Motel
Tucumcari, NM Photo courtesy Larry Glass
Tucumcari, NM is the home to the Safari Motel and this classic sign. The Safari Motel was built in the 1950's. According to YourHub.com, the motel was purchased by Smalltown America in December 2007 and is being restored. The motel is partially open now and will be fully open in June 2008 with rooms available for a fitting $66 a night. 03-07
Los Alamitos Motel
Grants, NM Photo courtesy Matthew Hands
The Los Alamitos Motel looks like it was a grand old marquee back in its day. Today, the motel marquee stands guard over a vacant lot. 01-07
Palomino Motel
Tucumcari, NM Photo courtesy Larry Glass
The Palomino Motel is a venerable Route 66 motel in Tucumcari. The motel sign was changed over from a snorting palomino some time ago. 03-07
Buckaroo Motel
Tucumcari, NM Photo courtesy Larry Glass
Check out the Buckaroo Motel, also found in Tucumcari, NM. 03-07