Willie Lambert Maps Route 66’s Hidden History | Santa Fe News

Heatwave with Scattered Storms Ahead | Santa Fe News

Scattered storms and triple-digit heat are brewing across the Rio Grande Valley and Eastern New Mexico — with heat advisories on the way. Stay alert for flash flooding, hydrate, seek shade, and avoid outdoor exertion during peak heat. The sky’s unpredictable, but safety’s non-negotiable. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2218a7ff43ef6a83

Edgar Zapata Caught Trying Car Break-Ins | Santa Fe News

A 30-year-old man named Edgar Zapata is under investigation in Santa Fe after allegedly attempting to break into multiple cars in a parking lot—caught on camera trying door handles and damaging a window. While police were called, he was spotted calmly drinking water from a hose outside a business. Security footage supports the shop manager’s account, and authorities are now probing possible links to other local break-ins. If you have info or video, contact Detective Sergeant Luke Wakefield or the Santa Fe PD. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3a2879b6d1eb4aef

The Ghost Road of Route 66 | Santa Fe News

Route 66’s original path through Santa Fe is a vanishing ghost road—once a 100-mile detour before heading south, erased in 1937 to favor Albuquerque. Legend says a disgruntled governor rerouted it to sabotage a rival’s business, sparking a political twist that reshaped the state’s highway destiny. Locals still remember the old stretch, from roadside gas stations to faded storefronts, but today’s travelers chase the myth of freedom over pavement. Centennial maps fail, sections vanish into county roads or dust, making the journey less about GPS and more about stepping into history—where Route 66 and the Camino Real blur into a road that never quite disappeared. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b0e7795bdc74d11b

Willie Lambert Maps Route 66’s Hidden History | Santa Fe News

Willie Lambert, a 73-year-old Santa Fe native, turned a passion for Route 66 into a lifelong mission after rediscovering freedom on the Mother Road in 1972. Twenty-three years later, he’s meticulously mapped nearly 500 detailed routes, collected vintage memorabilia, and even designed a Route 66 crossword puzzle—all while uncovering hidden political motives behind New Mexico’s 1937 rerouting. Despite early skepticism, his dedication led to a published book, “Route 66 Unpolished,” revealing the untold stories and forgotten history of America’s most iconic highway. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/34d1ad8b212c6e7f

A Road Trip of Good Deeds | Santa Fe News

Janine and Ryan Mix are hitting the road on a 1947 Ford to celebrate Route 66’s 100th birthday—one good deed every 100 miles, from Chicago to Santa Monica. Along the way, they’re cleaning up towns, tipping generously, paying for strangers’ gas, and handing out free treats—because small kindnesses create big ripples. Their mission? Turn a cross-country drive into a nationwide wave of goodwill. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9c2348fc9c0bd88d