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From Native travelers to Route 66 roadtrippers, the Blue Hole in Santa Rosa has been a legendary stop for centuries. With deep, clear waters fed by hidden caves, it’s as beautiful as it is ...

One Century, One Road Route 66, ‘The Main Street of America,’ turns 100 By Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans It was created to connect us, a fused chain of existing ...

More than 35,000 fentanyl pills are taken off the streets as more than 500 suspects were arrested on active warrants.

America’s first major highway, Route 66, turns 100 in 2026, and to celebrate, explore and see what all the fuss is about, ...

A multi-agency operation dedicated to cracking down on crime in the International District led to 700 arrests in three months ...

With the centenary of Route 66 marked next year, Travel Counsellor Jodi Kerr shares her top tips for selling the iconic ...

On Route 66, a celebration of heritage was on full display as the Heart of ABQ 6.6K ran its way through the International District. It’s a unique district within ...

New Mexico. End your epic adventure with a celebratory roller coaster ride at Santa Monica Pier in California. Driving the length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles is a memorable experience ...

Image Glenrio, on the border of Texas and New Mexico, served as a popular pit stop on the old Route 66 in the 1950s and ’60s and was abandoned soon after 1975, when the newly built Interstate 40 ...