In its heyday, all 535 miles of New Mexico's Route 66 bustled with life and played home to some of the most iconic experiences of American West: herds of antelope on the high prairie, dramatic mountain vistas, and the tribal cultures of New Mexico's native Puebloan people. Today, travelers can still take in the nostalgia of the Mother Road, neon signs and all.
Route 66 Centennial in New Mexico
Celebrate 100 years of cruising on America’s Mother Road, Route 66! 2026 marks the centennial anniversary of one of America’s original and most storied highways. From tales of hotrodders to neon-clad motels and small towns reminiscent of days long past, Route 66 has been the conduit to the heart of America for a century. Set out on your Route 66 adventure across New Mexico and explore landmarks along the route, head to one of the museums dedicated to its history, or stop into one of the quaint motels or shops still peppered along the route.
