| Before our sun-baked stretches of Route 66 became synonymous with adventure and connection throughout the Southwest, the railroad played a critical role in shaping Albuquerque into what it is today. In the late 19th century, iron rails became the arteries of economic life in the expanding West, bringing people, goods, ideas and change faster than ever before. When car culture and Route 66 arrived in the 20th century, the rhythms of rail and road intertwined to further define our city’s growth and spirit. More |
