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Montoya, NM

You can always get to Montoya from I-40 exit 311 but going west in DRY WEATHER you can start at I-40 exit 321.
Old Route 66
I-40 Exit 321 to Montoya
Caution: DRY WEATHER Route! Narrow tunnels and low spots flood in rains. In wet weather take I-40 to exit 311 ... read more
xOld Bridges
Route 66
There are three 1935 bridges east of town on old Route 66 which is now the north frontage road ... read more
x Montoya Cemetery
Route 66
Just east of the old gas station ruins. On the south side of the road between Route 66 and I-40. left side of road ... read more
xBeasley's Texaco Station
Route 66
The Beasley Texaco and Bar also may have served as a sandwich shop of sorts ... read more
xMontoya Garage
Route 66
This garage is kind of a mystery, at least to me. Rittenhouse didn't mention it so I'm guessing it dates to the late ... read more
xRichardson Station & Gulf Station
Route 66 at I-40 Exit 311
The Richardson store served travelers from 1928 into the 1970s, it also served as the local Post Office ... read more

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x About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
xDid You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned lanes are still there.