Mother Road Paint Out in Pecos NM; July 11 (Opens June 1)

Mother Road Route 66 Paint Out

Let's paint the historic byways in Pecos New Mexico on the pre 1937 route 66 on July 11, 2026 

This will be a One day Paint Out, hosted by Phyllis Gunderson (pagunderson@att.net, Phone 5054634621)

The Historic Route 66 cuts( through Pecos Exit 299 Hwy 50 to Hwy 63 (turn right through the village and back on HWY 25 at Rowe 

Tentative Schedule

• 7:30 - 8:45 AM (Optional) Meet up at Frankies at the Casanova 12 S Main, Pecos for breakfast and discussion of painting spots
• 9 -12:15 PM Paint Pecos on historic Route 66
• 12:30 - 2 PM Lunch at Frankies at the Casanova
• 2:30 - 5 PM paint Pecos (if we have the energy :))    

Possible painting locations

• Pecos National Historical Park AKA the Pecos Monument 1 Peach Drive Hwy 63, Pecos, NM 87552
• Forked Lightning Ranch ON HWY 63 (part of the Monument
• Glorieta Battlefield marker on Hwy 50
• Frankies at the Casanova 12 S Main St, Pecos, NM 87552-2508
• Adellos  and other buildings on Hwy 63 (Main St)

As an FYI the Pecos National Historical Park has two activities that day if you would like to take a break from painting:

• Ancestral Sites Trail Guided walk at 10AM:  Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to learn about the Ancestral Pueblo, Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today. The tour begins at the visitor center and covers one mile with moderate elevation gain. Come prepared with warm clothing, water, sunscreen, and good walking shoes. Tours are free, and no registration is required.  
• Guided Tour Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour at 1:30 PM Wagons and cowboys and Hollywood, oh my! On this ranger-guided tour, learn about the Santa Fe Trail and area ranching, with stops at the Trading Post and historic Forked Lightning Ranch House. This tour requires limited walking, but extended periods of standing. Tours meet at the visitor center, and attendees then caravan out to the sites in their own vehicles. Tours are free and no registration is required, although space may be limited to 15 people. Unfortunately, the historic road to the ranch cannot accomodate trailers or RVs.

(https://www.nps.gov/peco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm#/?pageNumber=2)

Make sure you register for the 2026 Mother Road Event prior signing up for this fun Paint out