Route 66 (New Mexico 350 Mile) Road Trip

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[@user-xj3bv1wg8dcyclone]

If you read this my wife and I just want you to know we follow you...every mile is our adventure too!!...get home safe my friend 🧡

[@rvertv]

Thank you !!

[@incog99skd11]

We always stayed in Tucumcari in the 1960's. It was a perfect one day drive from Los Angeles heading east. Maybe that's why there were so many motels. I even recognized some of them still standing in the first minute of this video. I was little, of course, and Mom always had to "inspect" the room first before she would decide to stay at a motel. After it made inspection and she didn't smell gas (another story) we would go pay for the room!

[@arunphillips6977]

Greetings from the UK. I've just returned from AZ, Flagstaff, New Mex and Co, Route 66 amongst others. Thank you for another wonderful video Russ, very much appreciate all the hard work you put in.

[@lloydbaker6988]

Hello again, RVerTV,Russ truckin" down the Old Route 66 ,Yay, New Mexico 👍

[@bhuff123]

Hello to all from Santa Rosa, California

[@imanutnur7]

I am a little sad that you have finished your summer trip. I sure have enjoyed "our" vacation.

[@rvertv]

Its not over. There will be new videos every week all winter from this summers trip

[@renayvance-moser9434]

Blue swallow motel is a great stop at night. Tucumcari has dinosaur museum. Used to change my kids in Santa Rosa KOA was nice and blue hole diving and swimming park is neat. I was amazed at bunkers just east of Albuquerque on Southside od forty that stored ammunition for military.

[@zenoslayer9618]

Coming back from Japan down thru California going east to Atlanta we arrived to albercerque n.m. at night. 1961 I was ten and we had to go straight down the plateau and we spent the night. I'd say it has changed alot

[@TheShoutingGrasshopper]

Russ, I suppose you're probably home by now and taking a well-deserved rest. Thanks so much for sharing this epic trip with us!

[@wendycharles4777]

That's awesome car Museum old school cars it's cool l love there 👍

[@patrickmcgill1291]

Hi again ' great vids as usual ' watched most of them from here in North East England 🇬🇧. My hats Off to you for doing what you obviously love to do travelling the states of USA. And why Not' lm aged 75yrs and if was in your shoes l would be there like a shot. Keep up the good videos you certainly make an aged pensioner happy for sure. Thanks from England 🇬🇧

[@ShelleeGraham]

1:09:21 Really pretty drone video at the Continental Divide area along Route 66 in New Mexico! Nice 👍 work, Russ.

[@susanboatman7913]

Love the museum with the mining operation Mining is a dangerous occupation.

[@jesscarey7666]

Great job, Russ!

[@donnahouser3142]

Thanks for sharing your road trip adventures.

[@Robert-Gulfstream]

Hi Russ ole boy your part of the family here❤️ Great vlog❤️ Thanks for the memories ❤️ Have a great weekend ‼️👋

[@BIGREV-b6k]

It's great to get away and even better to get back home again. Thank you so much for taking me along on your summer's travels. I loved following every episode during my winter in New Zealand. Your hard work is greatly appreciated. Least I can do is kick in a little for fuel. Thanks again Russ.

[@rvertv]

That’s so kind of you.

[@BigDukeX]

The one thing I learned about New Mexico this year.., there are not many crowds anywhere!

[@stevenreid-g2y]

I'm 73 years old and can remember traveling the old 66 from LA to San Jon where my father had grown up in the depression years. Every summer our family made that trip in our '51 Merc to visit my grandad who was still farming up until the early '60's. By the time I was able to drive (1965) the 40 was mostly complete though construction would put us on the 66 in certain areas. Stuckey's was a favorite stop along the way. Fond memories traveling at night listening to Vin Scully and Jerry Dogget call the Dodger games (KFI was a very powerful radio station at that time and weather permitting we could get well into Arizona before we lost the signal). We had one of those portable swamp coolers (looked like a canister vacuum cleaner) hanging off the passenger side window and my brother and I would continuously bug my mom to cycle the towel that freshened the airflow through the unit. What an adventure travel was back then.

[@Lisforpeace71]

Love New Mexico! Almost home❤

[@brendawhisenhunt8444]

We always stayed in Santa Rosa too.. Tulsa to Las Vegas...I love NM and miss my travel days with my Late Mom and my Late cousin..We had the best road trips... Thank you so much for traveling down RT 66.

[@incog99skd11]

The best breakfast I ever had was in New Mexico. An omlet with the best chili peppers I ever tasted.

[@debraknapp2660]

Those are state grown Hatch Chili's. Yummy for sure

[@incog99skd11]

@@debraknapp2660 Can we buy them in Idaho?

[@debraknapp2660]

@@incog99skd11 I have no idea check online for Hatch chili's raised in Hatch ,New Mexico

[@susanboatman7913]

Congratulations on making it back to Arizona just in time for winter.

[@OkieJammer2736]

I did this trip a few weeks ago from Oklahoma through to Albuquerque then Gallup, NM on The Mother Road. Sure wish I'd paid more attention to these museums. Thanks, Russ!

[@rvertv]

Glad you enjoyed the trip!

[@thomascraig2732]

What am amazing trip and fantastic videos. Russ I am wore out just watching this marathon. You need to take a vacation and rest up. Quartzite will be happy to have its ambassador back for sure.

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

Brought out an old tune East of the sun (1940 original version ). Knew that museum would get me thinking of great songs ! Thanks Russ!

[@annettenavarro8787]

Always enjoy your trips!

[@missgoodie222ify]

Safe travels Russ on that route 66🚙.

[@ksr1177]

Another amazing video Russ. Thanks again.

[@ritaclaxton1920]

Thank you, Russ for all your videos, I especially love the history of route 66 and all the cities you visit. Hope you rest well and will see you on your next adventure.❤

[@rvertv]

I am glad you are along for the ride.

[@jimp.7286]

Tucumcari was the main inspiration for the movie, "cars", I was just reading. There were others but because of the hotels, restaurants etc,..along the strip, it was the main one. The museum had plenty of 60's cars but only one lone neon sign. I guess they're rare or long gone? For me, as kid going through there in the 60's, the neon was one of the best parts. You could see the glow for miles. Some motels were literally wrapped in neon and there would be some sort of animated signage out front. I loved that stuff. They didn't look as magical after the sun came up but it was was ok because some of them had pools and pools back then were a big deal for kids coming from places where they weren't that common. Another good one here Russ. Perfect timing too. It's as if a switch was just flipped. Temps dropped all across the west last couple days. Cheers. 👍

[@brendawhisenhunt8444]

I've never seen that much of old Rt 66 through Albuquerque.. Looks like it was a very Nice City.

[@susanboatman7913]

Thank you, Russ, for an amazing summer.

[@cindyhenke9914]

We just drove from Tucumcari to Lake Havasu on Sunday and made it to Quartzsite on the 13th for the winter!

[@katys.7767]

Another outstanding video by you. Thank you so much for taking us with you through the United States. States like Oregon and Wisconsin really jumped into my heart for their beauty. New Mexico and Arizona are nice places too. I love those red rocks you have in the West and Southwest of the United States. :)

[@rvertv]

Thank you very much!

[@dannytrail3193]

Can't believe you passed up the swallow motel 😂

[@fayewilliams8422]

Thank you for the summer armchair rode trip. I’m thinking you must be home by the time we are seeing this. I hope you get some rest.

[@rvertv]

Thank you for watching!

[@juliebradford2999]

Welcome back to Arizona Thanks for sharing!!

[@johnnystacks2607]

Thanks for the ride along, can't wait for the next road trip

[@diannamartin489]

Another awesome ride, thanks Russ!!!

[@MerleGMott]

Thanks for the Summer adventure! It has been great and as you say much more to come. Glad your nearing home and hope you get rested up after your trip.

[@ramontoro]

Hello from Puerto Rico Russ and friends

[@BIGREV-b6k]

Thanks!

[@rvertv]

You're welcome!

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS!

[@ericsimpson1176]

The Santa rosa kid car is a replica of the California kid car from the movie " the California kid" i think the movie was made in the early 1960s

[@johnfortes2171]

Russ you missed the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum in Tucumcari!!

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Wow Russ you’re home! New Mexico was great but then you crossed the state line! Take care going home!❤️😀🇺🇸🚔🌏

[@CampingwithRadios_kg6dve]

Just talked to a friend today. He was pulling into LA Posa South. Let the games begin. Tx for everything you do for the RV Community. From one full timer to another. The best road trips are the ones that are "uneventful" Great Scenery , Awesome Locations.

[@cherischnell6391]

I listen to you every night!Your voice traveling music lull me to sleep when my eyes cant stay open, lol.But your shoes scuffing when you walk on gravel bring me bolt upright(sounds like someone right outside my window)Lol

[@kathleencampbell3284]

Thank you Russ for the beautiful trip this summer, it was amazing. Enjoy being home with families. Thank you 😊

[@rvertv]

You're welcome!

[@juliogonzales5441]

KEEP ON TRUCKING WITH RUSS 😊

[@davidcrawford219]

BEST DAY EVER 💓

[@alistermcintyre7347]

Another great video Russ been following your adventure since June bet your glad to be back home.

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Almost home. Safe Travels. Just to let you know KZbin is at it again with the commercials.

[@bjellis1959]

We always have to stop at Clines Corners!

[@merleanderson3564]

Thanks for the amazing memories you’ve left with all of us watching your videos. Enjoy your well earned break in the comfort of your own home! You certainly deserve it!

[@rvertv]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@ramontoro]

Very interesting video, thanks Russ

[@alanlough638]

Kudos to your KZbin Channel, Russ! I really enjoy watching your KZbin Channel. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 I wish you safe travels and I wish you all the best. Talk soon, Alan.

[@rvertv]

Thanks for the kind words, Alan!

[@alanlough638]

@@rvertv You're welcome, Russ!

[@lars277]

Wow, I thought they would always keep the highway open in between Tucumcari and Santa Rosa. It is a joint highway, both hwy 54 and hwy 66 between those towns.

[@WEHenry]

Be safe on the last leg of your summer adventures it's been a blast👍. Hey can you see the comet there in the south west sky at sunset, if so it would be cool to check out👍✌

[@rvertv]

Thank you! I will look for it.

[@granvilledcosta]

Well done Russ,enjoyed the travels with you. A very entertaining time.

[@Go4Corvette]

Thanks, Russ

[@allie3048]

I so enjoy your travels Russ. I would love to travel rt 66 especially before the 100 year anniversary. Any good resources to plan a trip. I for one would love if you did a video about your set up and day to day life...how you cook on the road..shower etc. Thanks Russ! Enjoy a good rest at home now!

[@wyyeti4004]

We lived in Albuquerque for 17 years. Moved to Wyoming in 2021. Please, folks, if you are considering a visit to ABQ, take safety precautions…especially downtown & in the south valley area. It is not safe. Just a friendly heads up. Kind regards to RVer TV and subscribers.

[@Patty-o2n]

I would overnite in Grants on my way to Arizona also

[@ace404108]

Russ tomorow 86 in yuma cool off fast was near 100 yesterday

[@Skidoo22]

Stayed at Le Mesa Motel, Santa Rosa for one night, 2016.

[@birdvalystuff]

That Mining Museum will be something to see. Different! I have to drive 66 anytime I go anywhere. It's known as CC. They keep it repaved and in very good shape. So I liked Illinois best. I will do off Interstate and back on. I went an seen big rocking chair on west side of Cuba. I like free and easy viewing.

[@jimshafer3101]

I follow all of your adventures and am getting my itinerary for Route 66 for 2026 together, if you're out there traveling maybe we will run into one another starting in Chicago heading west just haven't set our start date yet.

[@leroymoore76]

enjoyed the video trip. been on that same road any times. thanks

[@tydanum]

You missed the Blue Swallow Motel famous

[@markashworth8353]

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[@TheAsif5182]

i wonder you pronunciating con-T-nen-tal = cotton to be always honest ' i dont like museums much , its better to visit churches , pawn shop ,antique shops . but i love to travel like journey never ends . and thats what i love in your videos . and the music that you set in your videos , hits the strings of soul . thanks RverTV

[@Expressionistix]

New Mexico is way better than Arizona - much more beautiful and I've spent most of my life and currently live in AZ. Honestly Quartzite is about the ugliest most boring town on the map but I still watch you Russ!

[@rosatraveller3874]

👍🏻

[@leegreen1093]

I have a question for you. On your route 66 New Mexico 350 mi road trip your in a museum in New Mexico. While you're wandering around the museum you come to a gas pump behind that gas pump is a white car. On the hood of that white car it says Ford, but the emblem on the front looks like a Chevy emblem, is it a Chevy emblem?

[@rvertv]

That’s a great observation! I’ll have to go back and take a closer look at that car.

[@geo7918]

This once a thriving town in the late 70s thar was memy to trucking co s here win thay left the town died

[@carolynmeehan711]

Don’t miss Blue Hole in Santa Rosa!

[@gloriashird3601]

You didn’t seen it you saw it. It appears you got the Illinois right

[@birdman5223]

#22

[@incog99skd11]

Remember that Tucumcari was an Indian princess who threw herself off a cliff after being heartbroken by some Indian guy.

[@ShelleeGraham]

Tocom (male) and Kari (female) are the names of the legendary Native American lovers.

[@incog99skd11]

@@ShelleeGraham Thanks for the info. I did not know that. But I was a small kid in 1961 when we heard the story.

[@henrywardell4635]

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[@MUDFam562]

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[@mickmounce456]

New Mexico is an awesome state to sight see. The problem is the politics are just like San Fran in CA or Austin Texas. It is getting bad with crime as well. Carry a gun and lock your doors!

[@johnlenart597]

Always to get back to your home state. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. You deserve some R&R. 🥱🥱🥱