2026 marks the centennial of Route 66, and you better believe we’ll be celebrating ALL. YEAR. LONG.
Our first stop was a road trip through northern New Mexico, chasing neon lights and service stations from Tucumcari to Santa Fe and Albuquerque — with a Turquoise Trail detour in between. Along the way, we stayed in renovated motor courts, hung out at a gay bar on Route 66, hiked the Rio Grande, and listened to so much Bob Dylan.
Where we stayed: Roadrunner Lodge Motel, Piñon Court, ARRIVE Albuquerque
Where we ate/drank: Del’s Restaurant, La Reina, Nuckolls Brewing Co., Terra, Esquina, The Matador, Whoo’s Donuts, Mine Shaft Tavern, M’Tucci’s Bar Roma, Bow & Arrow Brewing Co., DWNTR Cocktail Bar & Lounge, Mac’s La Sierra, The Copper Lounge, Sidewinders Bar and Grill
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With Pride
Matt and Nathan
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