Los Alamitos Motel (Closed)
Grants, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Not sure where the motel building itself went, but the marquee for the
Los Alamitos Motel still stands proudly along the roadside.
Bluewater Motel
Bluewater, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Bluewater Inn and motel stands guard over a relatively
sparse portion of the 66, just watching the rare trucks cruise slowly
by.
Sands Motel
Grants, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
(Far right) A trucker finishes a nap while the Sands Motel marquee
points the way to, hopefully, more comfortable diggings.
(Near right) A close-up of the Sands Motel marquee with its three red
flags blowing in the wind.
Sands Marquee Close-up Photo courtesy Greg West
Aztec Motel
Albuquerque, NM Photo and info courtesy Adriene Biondo
The Aztec Motel was built in 1931, and is listed on State &
National historic registers. Check out all of the interesting artifacts
decorating this building.
Road Runner Motel
Gallup, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Road Runner Motel is a classic roadside lodging establishment
along the main drag in Gallup, NM. Especially with the snow on the roof, the Road Runner Motel shows off its Route 66 roots.
Zia Motel (closed)
Grants,NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's an older shot of the Zia Motel, back when it
was still open and doing business.
Well, permanence is not a word that's uttered much these days, especially as the roadside
motels drop by the wayside. More recent change is the Zia Motel
now for sale.
Apache Motel
Tucumcari, NM Photo courtesy Don Gardner
The Apache Motel is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico and is just
one of the many roadside motel treasures that could be found in this city
of 1,500 rooms.
UPDATE 10/08 : The Apache Motel marquee was painted white in recent years, removing some of the character of the old sign. 10-08
Not sure where the motel building itself went, but the marquee for the
Los Alamitos Motel still stands proudly along the roadside.
