Route 66 Receives New Mexico National Scenic Byway Designation
Summary
The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced that Route 66 has received National Scenic Byway designation as part of the state's celebration of the route's 100th anniversary. A GIS StoryMap highlighting the history and significance of Historic Route 66 was created by NMDOT GIS Data Analyst Alma Pacheco and earned a first place award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
What changed
Route 66 in New Mexico has been officially designated as a National Scenic Byway by NMDOT. The designation commemorates the route's centennial and recognizes its historical and cultural significance to the state.
This is an informational announcement with no compliance implications. Affected parties include tourism-related businesses and local communities along the Route 66 corridor who may benefit from increased visibility and potential tourism interest associated with the scenic byway designation.
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Historic Route 66: New Mexico National Scenic Byway
Apr 10, 2026 | Press Release
As part of New Mexico’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, Alma Pacheco, a GIS Data Analyst in the NMDOT Planning Division’s Data Management Bureau, created a GIS StoryMap highlighting the history and significance of the “Historic Route 66: New Mexico National Scenic Byway.”
Check out the StoryMap here: https://tinyurl.com/2eehbte9
The StoryMap recently earned Alma a first place award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
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