Here is El Vado Auto Court Motel, built in the 1937. “Vado” in spanish means ford. It had 32 rooms and a filling station. It was built in Spanish Pueblo Revival style. Later the pool was added and the gas pumps were taken out.
The motel is still open for guest to stay on Route 66.
El Vado Motel in Albuquerque, New Mexico – ReservationCounter.com