U.S. Route 66 in New Mexico
The historic U.S. Route 66 ran east–west across the central part of the state of New Mexico, along the path now taken by Interstate 40 (I-40). However, until 1937, it took a longer route via Los Lunas, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, now roughly New Mexico State Road 6 (NM 6), I-25, and US 84. Large portions of the old road parallel to I-40 have been designated NM 117, NM 118, NM 122, NM 124, NM 333, three separate loops of I-40 Business, and state-maintained frontage roads.
Old Route 66 westbound near I-40 exit 104.
Madonna of the Trail, Albuquerque
Neon signage illuminating the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari
NM 122 westbound near Continental Divide
Interstate 40 in New Mexico
Interstate 40 (I-40), a major east–west route of the Interstate Highway System, runs east–west through Albuquerque in the US state of New Mexico. It is the direct replacement for the historic U.S. Highway 66 (US 66).
Aerial view, from the north, of I-40 in western New Mexico between Grants and Albuquerque, with Laguna Pueblo, Mesita, and Rio San Jose, and tributaries Arroyo Conchas (left) and Rio Paguate (right, with NM 279)
I-40 at Rio Puerco just west of Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the Route 66 Casino by their intersection
I-40 in eastern New Mexico
Club Cafe sign near Santa Rosa, exit 273 (1987)
