Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
(Lower plaque)
In recognition of
George Lavender
New Mexico State Highway Commissioner
1955-1961
for his dedicated efforts towards
completion of this project for the
benefit of Northern New Mexico
(Upper Plaque)
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
SP-S-1539 (200)
[Great Seal of the State of New Mexico
* 1912 *]
Started July 1963
Jack M. Campbell, Governor
State Highway Commission
John F. Sudderth, Chairman
L.E. Murray, Vice-Chairman
John Q. Thaxton, Secretary
Wayne Collins, Member
Frank Tatsch, Member
Completed September 1965
Jack M. Campbell, Governor
State Highway Commission
John F. Sudderth, Chairman
John Q. Thaxton, Vice-Chairman
Hugh M. Milton II, Secretary
Thomas G. Trotter, Member
Wayne Collins, Member
T.B. White, Chief Highway Engineer
J.H. Ryan & Son Inc., Contractor
Marker can be reached from U.S. 64, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
