Route 66 Road Trip Stops in New Mexico

I'm here because i love the landscapes, the little towns, the roads and all related with US. I've never been there, but watch this kind of videos is the way I can be there for now. And I can also learn English. Greetings form Constanza, Dominican Republic.

I'd like to put in a word for the Richardson Trading Post in Gallup, NM. They've been there forever, they're a genuine trading post (many local native Americans will pawn their saddles during the winter, mostly to store them there, then redeem them in spring), and they have the best selection of Old Pawn jewelry I've ever seen.

This makes me so homesick I'm from New Mexico I know I know every bit of that road that you're traveling. Thank you for this video you do it very very well

Hello from Toronto. In 1958, when I was 12 years old, my parents and I drove route 66 from St. Louis to LA. In 2008 (50 years later) I travelled Interstate 40 and 66 whenever possible through New Mexico and Arizona. Sad to see the towns who were thriving in 1958 now mostly gone. Interestingly, San Jon NM is pronounced “San Hone” not San John. It’s a beautiful part of the country to see. Good video.

I’m from NM watching this :) 🔆

You visited some of my favorite places in NM. I lived in Navajo Country about 55 miles from Gallup, where we had to do our grocery shopping and I swam laps and other business. I stayed at the El Rancho for a wedding once. My sister lived in Grants for awhile. I spent many nights at the El Vado and ate many peppery hot dogs at the Dog House in Albuquerque. So many other places I've lived or visited, Santa Fe and even Tucumcari. Thanks for the nostalgia.

We are traveling out west this summer and driving Route 66 for awhile. And we are staying in Gallup NM for 4 days at the El Rancho motel. We were lucky enough to be able to stay in John Wayne’s suite. Thanks for the great videos with you & pops

Omg THANK YOU. My grandpas always lived in New Mexico. I’m taking my boyfriend for the first time later this year! I went to the 66 diner as a kid! No one could remember where the hell it was or what it was called but your video just brought back so many memories. Now I can revisit and take the love of my life there 💛

I'm from Tucumcari, and was happy to see this video, I used to rent a house , from Lillian Redman, she also owned The Blue Swallow motel showed on this video, Thank you for the good job.

One thing you forgot to show was the musical highway section of Rt 66 just east of Albuquerque!

I do not understand how anyone could dislike this! It's amazing. What a great contribution to travel youtube. I'm biased, but the NM section is the best.

As a kid I grew up riding from So. Cal. too San Jon (the J is pronounced as a H) Both of my parents are from that area of New Mexico. I remember when Tucumcari, San Jon and Glenn Rio and all the other towns on Route 66 were busy little towns. Actually Tucumcari was a pretty good size town. My dad was a cop there in the late 40s

Great video. Just returned from the Route 66. A journey of a life time! And yes El Rancho is something special.

I think I've seen this 5 times now and really enjoy it. I know you've been to Santa Fe previously so didn't stop on this trip, but anyone considering doing Route 66 should really consider doing the original route up to Santa Fe and across to Las Vegas rather than going through Tijeras and Moriarty. You can still drive on the original dirt road near La Bajada, which is a beautiful view with loads of switchbacks up the hillside. Unfortunately you can't drive down it, but it's still pretty cool. However, you need a proper vehicle with good clearance and at least AWD. Also, east of Santa Fe is Glorieta Pass, which is the most significant Civil War battleground in the western theater. You do miss out on the Musical Highway and the nice drive through Tijeras Pass, but I think it's worth it, especially for Santa Fe.

Love your videos, I have done the Rt 66 trip 3 times in my life but you are showing spots I have missed. Your Alaska trip was gorgeous, I have never been . I will continue watching you and your Dad's travels. How you can fit so much in one day is beyond me . Happy trails. And thanks for all the tips you give along the way.

When Dad and I made our annual trip from OC to Iowa we'd take this route to Tucumcari then up hwy 54 through the panhandles. Great fun.

Thanks for doing this. It's been over 40 years since I was in NM. Good to see there is some upkeep of the tourist places along the way and in Albuquerque. Nice for Santa fe as well.

Thank for posting this. Been wanting hubby to go on vacation to several places. We watched this and is talking about Route 66. Won't be able to do anything til after summer. Thank you again. Enjoy your videos.

I've really enjoyed your version of traveling down Rte 66 and look forward to seeing the rest of States you travel through on Route 66😉. This is the third video of yours that I have followed on Route 66 and you've covered the interesting parts to see and visit like no other video I've watched! Kudos to you 😊 and your Dad

thank you for showing Tucumcari, Nm. I love living here. alot of history