Was there a ban of black customers at Route 66 motels in eastern New Mexico?

While many white families have fond memories of their auto adventures along Route 66 during its heyday, too little is remembered of how difficult it was for African Americans to travel U.S. highways including Route 66. There was shame and danger around each curve and the trip was often unpleasant as they faced discrimination and prejudice along the way. The attachment below is from Albuquerque Tribune of August 16, 1955 detailing the sad truth of Negro travels along Route 66. Thankfully, we've come a long way in those 63 years and I'm glad to have seen this change during my lifetime.

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