Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Wingate Edition
Shift into that "almost-there" feeling with this ultra-soft unisex jersey tee, expertly crafted from 100% Airlume-combed, ring-spun cotton. Written across the chest, the bold rally cry "Last Village in NM" marks Wingate as the final New Mexico outpost before Old 66 crosses the Arizona line.
Perfect for border-state badge collectors, frontier-history buffs, and faithful fans of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, wrapping you in the anticipation of the adventures the open road holds.
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About Wingate, New Mexico: A Final Stop Before Arizona
Perched on red-rock mesas twelve miles west of Gallup, Wingate has greeted travelers since the Santa Fe Railway carved its grade through Navajo country in the 1880s. Once the whistle blew, ranchers and traders gathered under the desert sun, and a military post, Fort Wingate, stood guard over the volcanic malpaís to the south. By 1926, America's Mother Road joined the tracks, funneling caravans of Model Ts past stone officers' quarters, adobe trading posts, and roadside stands piled with turquoise jewelry.
For westbound motorists, Wingate was (and still is) a significant milestone: the "Last Village in New Mexico" before the highway ducks under craggy cliffs at Lupton, AZ. Drivers topped off tanks at the Shell station, picked up fry bread and coffee from local vendors, and snapped photos beside the fort's weather-worn bunkers.
After dark, the hum of the desert wind and distant coyote calls signaled a night's rest-or one more push to the neon glow of Winslow just across the border.
Today, the old two-lane alignment (NM 122) still threads through Wingate's quiet cluster of homes, school grounds and historic depots. Empty ammo bunkers pepper the hillsides, freight trains thunder on schedule, and the stony bulwarks of Fort Wingate whisper of cavalry posts and Cold War arsenals. Pause here, breathe in the sage-scented air, and feel the thrill of crossing a state line on one of the world's most legendary roads.
Product Features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for premium softness
- Side seams for added structure and durability
- Tear-away label for comfort
- Classic crew neckline with a flattering unisex fit - true-to-size for all day comfort (see size chart for details)
- Fulfilled in the USA
Care Instructions:
- Machine wash: cold (max 90°F / 30°C)
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Iron or steam: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
