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Welcome From Terri & Bill

Welcome to the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, NM, on Route 66. We purchased the 12-room Blue Swallow Motel in 2004 and are a "mom and pop" motel in the literal and best sense of the words.

We care about our customers as much as we care about maintaining and improving this wonderful historic motel. But as a small operation, we ask that that you please don't call after 10:00 p.m. and observe the 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. check-in policy

 

A Brief History of the Blue Swallow Motel

The Blue Swallow Motel was built in 1939 by W. A. Huggins. It features a unique, personal shell design on the exterior stucco. Garages, a signature of motor courts of the era, are another unique characteristic of this motel. According to Huggins' son, Phares, it was sold at a loss because of economic conditions at the onset of WWII. With gas and tire rationing in effect, people weren't traveling as much.

The best known proprietor of the Blue Swallow was Lillian Redman, who acquired it in 1958. She operated the motel for almost 40 years, but faced numerous difficulties including the interstate bypass, which drastically reduced her customer base. There is much information available about Lillian online and in numerous publications.

Your hosts, Terri & Bill, purchased the Blue Swallow Motel in 2004.   They are keeping the tradition of hospitality alive and welcome you to this historic Route 66 landmark

 

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Reviews

"Don't think twice, it's MORE than alright!"More Blue Swallow Photos
Bill and Teri will make sure you have an incredibly comfortable and excellent stay at the Blue Swallow. The motel is sooo cool, especially at night with all the neon signs lit up. Hang out at the Pow Wow for food and drinks and a game of pool with very friendly locals. We wont forget y'all! Thank you!

- London

From the moment we arrived we were treated like old friends. We were takin and showed our room before we paid for it, you can't get that everywhere. It's usually just a surprise. They gave us the military discount too but the rates are great either way. You really feel like you have stepped back in time with the look of the rooms and with the neon and the wonderful hospitality , the owner even took our pic under the famous sign, and yet there are still the modern conviences like WiFi. We would definitely stay here again & recommend it to anyone. Made our Route 66 honeymoon experience even better.

- PJ

We encourage you to check out reviews from guests who have stayed at our location.

 

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Closed November, December, January and February

Call October and March for availability

575-461-9849

 

 

Contact

815 East Route 66 Blvd.
Tucumcari, NM 88401
blueswallowmotel@gmail.com
Motel 575-461-9849
Fax: 575-461-9905

 

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