Route 66's Hidden Ghost Town

Join us as we explore one of Route 66's ghost towns hidden in plain site.
Rock Island, which later became Glenrio, began its life around 1901-1903 as a railroad siding for the Rock Island Railroad. Officially named Glenrio in 1908, the town thrived as more motorists arrived. By the 1930s, it boasted a paved two-lane road, petrol stations, a restaurant, and a motel. During the 1950s road-widening project, a Texaco Station was added, along with the Brownlee Diner and Little Juarez Cafe.
Glenrio's unique location on the Texas-New Mexico border led to an interesting setup: petrol stations were on the Texas side (due to cheaper gas prices), while the bar and motel were on the New Mexico side. However, the construction of Interstate 40 in 1975 bypassed the town, leading to its decline. Residents moved out, the post office closed, and Glenrio became a ghost town.
Despite its abandonment, Glenrio's charm and eerie ambiance have made it a popular filming location. It was featured in the 1940 film "The Grapes of Wrath," and the Glenrio Motel inspired Radiator Springs in Disney's "Cars." Additionally, the opening scene of the 2018 film "Daylight's End" was filmed here.

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