Monday, May 18, 2026
Albuquerque → Amarillo (Route 66)
Neon, spray paint, and a giant soda bottle's older cousin
- 290 miles
- 7–8 drive hours
- Santa Rosa RAN first charge
- Sleep in Airstream at Amarillo East Supercharger tonight
Weather: TX panhandle. Severe weather possible in May. Monitor forecast morning-of.
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The day
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ABQ Old Town (optional coffee)
Hotel Albuquerque has trailer-friendly parking. 15 min.
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Santa Rosa Blue Hole
Natural 80-ft artesian spring, crystal clear, 5 min off I-40. Quick photo + leg stretch.
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Blue Swallow Motel
815 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari. Most iconic intact 1939 Route 66 neon motel. Ask at office for exterior photos. Owners Robert and Dawn are famously welcoming.
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Cadillac Ranch
Buy spray paint at the shop up the frontage road. 100-yard walk. Golden hour is best. Free and 24/7.
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sleep at charger
Amarillo East Supercharger (overnight)
Eat at Mitch's BBQ. Walk dog. Lock truck. Sleep in Airstream.
Where the electrons come from
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Rivian Adventure Network
Santa Rosa RAN
Only practical mid-route charging between ABQ and Tucumcari.
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Tesla V3
Amarillo East Supercharger (overnight)
12 stalls, Wendy's, Mitch's BBQ, restrooms, pet area. Park END of row to not block stalls.