The tiny community of Budville is named for H.N. "Bud" Rice. The town began when Bud and his wife Flossie opened an automobile service, trading post, and tour operation in 1928. Doing a great business with the travelers of Route 66 for many decades, the store was held up by desperados in 1967 and unfortunately Bud was murdered. Flossie continued to run the family business for another 12 years before the business closed for good. The old Budville Trading Company Sign on Route 66 in Budville, New Mexico. Photo by Dave Alexander.