U.S. Route 66 in New Mexico ran east–west across the central part of the state, along the path now taken by Interstate 40. However, until 1937, it took a longer route via Santa Fe, now roughly I-25 an
Madonna of the Trail, Albuquerque
Neon signage illuminating the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari
NM 122 westbound near Continental Divide
NM 124 westbound near I-40 exit 104
U.S. Route 66 also known as the Will Rogers Highway, was a major United States Numbered Highway in the state of Arizona from November 11, 1926, to June 26, 1985. US 66 covered a total of 385.20 miles
U.S. Route 66 in New Mexico
…New Mexico State Highway Department Length 374 mi (602 km) Existed November 11, 1926 (1926-11-11)–June 26, 1985 (1985-06-26) Major junctions West end US 66 / US 666 at the Arizona state line at Lupton US 666 in Gallup NM 6 at Correo US 85 in Albuquerque US 285 at Clines Corners US 84 / NM 219 north of…
Old US 66 through downtown Oatman
Old US 66 over Sitgreaves Pass, east of Oatman
US 66 (now SR 66) west of Seligman
Historic Route 66 through downtown Williams