Palomino Motel on Route 66 in Tucumcari,New Mexico. The Palomino Motel opened in 1953 with a different sign installed at that time. This sign dates from the 1960s. The vintage sign has been fully restored today and the motel is still open. It is located at 1215 E Rte 66 Blvd. Lasso Motel Sign on Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Photo by Kathy Weiser-Alexander.