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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


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.


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.


Zia Motel
Grants, NM
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Permanence is not a word that's uttered much, especially as the roadside motels drop by the wayside. More recent change is the Zia Motel now for sale.


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.


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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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