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
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.
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Sands Motel
Imperial Sky Motel
Whiting Bros. Motel
Colonial Motel
