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Willie Lambert, a 73-year-old Santa Fe native, turned a passion for Route 66 into a lifelong mission after rediscovering freedom on the Mother Road in 1972. Twenty-three years later, he’s meticulously mapped nearly 500 detailed routes, collected vintage memorabilia, and even designed a Route 66 crossword puzzle—all while uncovering hidden political motives behind New Mexico’s 1937 rerouting. Despite early skepticism, his dedication led to a published book, “Route 66 Unpolished,” revealing the untold stories and forgotten history of America’s most iconic highway.

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