Guest JangoFett4Hire Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) The Devil's Highway is no more. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has changed the number of U.S. 666 to U.S. 491, the New Mexico Highway and Transportation Department announced Monday. Transportation officials from three states applied for a name change to the highway, which runs 194 miles from Gallup north through southwestern Colorado and west to Monticello, Utah. In the Bible, the Book of Revelations says 666 is the "number of the beast," usually interpreted as Satan or the Antichrist, and the highway was often called "the Devil's Highway." "I'm pleased after years of controversy, this issue which has plagued ... northwestern New Mexico has finally been resolved," Gov. Bill Richardson said in a statement Monday. Highway and Transportation Secretary Rhonda Faught had said earlier this year that the number's "negative connotation" was one officials didn't want associated with the state because it discouraged tourism and area economic development.
Guest Cancer Marney Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 Buncha fuckin' pussies. I'd be delighted if Route 666 went through my state; at least when the traffic was bad I'd know who to pray to.
Guest Spicy McHaggis Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 Oh my Lord!!! Hey, let's find something more useful to do than rename a stupid highway. How's about fixing the fuckin' roads! Sorry, but commuting to USC on the piece of shit 110 gets me pissed at these dipfucks.
Guest Spaceman Spiff Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 It *discouraged* tourism? Unless someone is super-religious, you'd think that would be a cool spot to visit to get a picture.
Guest evenflowDDT Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 It *discouraged* tourism? Unless someone is super-religious, you'd think that would be a cool spot to visit to get a picture. For real...now I've got no reason to visit New Mexico. I guess there's always Roswell I wonder how long 'til any of the signs hit eBay?
Guest Spicy McHaggis Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 I'd visit it if I WAS super-religious. How fuckin' impressed would God be? I just drove down fuckin' Devil's Highway and LIVED, man!
Guest NoCalMike Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 That sucks, Route 666 is just coolness. Damn them.
Guest Vern Gagne Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 I'll be curious to see how much more tourism this part of New Mexico gets know that the name was changed.
Guest wwF1587 Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 That sucks, Route 666 is just coolness. Damn them. exactly!
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Posted June 3, 2003 Report Posted June 3, 2003 It's nice to know one of our poorest states has its priorities (sp?) in check...
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted June 4, 2003 Report Posted June 4, 2003 It *discouraged* tourism? Unless someone is super-religious, you'd think that would be a cool spot to visit to get a picture. For real...now I've got no reason to visit New Mexico. I guess there's always Roswell I wonder how long 'til any of the signs hit eBay? Carlsbad Caverns is pretty neat.
Guest Insanityman Posted June 6, 2003 Report Posted June 6, 2003 Damn, and I was so sure I'd be one day go speeding down Route 666 to AC/DC's "Highway to Hell." Meh.
Guest evenflowDDT Posted June 8, 2003 Report Posted June 8, 2003 I wonder how long 'til any of the signs hit eBay? This long, I guess.
Guest Flyboy Posted June 8, 2003 Report Posted June 8, 2003 It *discouraged* tourism? Unless someone is super-religious, you'd think that would be a cool spot to visit to get a picture. For real...now I've got no reason to visit New Mexico. I guess there's always Roswell I wonder how long 'til any of the signs hit eBay? Carlsbad Caverns is pretty neat. Oh sweet Jesus. I went there last year on a school field trip. The stories I could tell you.
Guest El Satanico Posted June 8, 2003 Report Posted June 8, 2003 I wonder how long 'til any of the signs hit eBay? This long, I guess. Hey...that looks like my avatar picture!
Guest evenflowDDT Posted June 8, 2003 Report Posted June 8, 2003 I wonder how long 'til any of the signs hit eBay? This long, I guess. Hey...that looks like my avatar picture! True that. I hate how auctioners are too lazy/unable to scan their own pictures and use "public domain" pictures like that because it always makes their auction seem somewhat shady. Not that I had the $50 to spend anyway...
Guest MrRant Posted June 8, 2003 Report Posted June 8, 2003 It *discouraged* tourism? Unless someone is super-religious, you'd think that would be a cool spot to visit to get a picture. For real...now I've got no reason to visit New Mexico. I guess there's always Roswell I wonder how long 'til any of the signs hit eBay? Carlsbad Caverns is pretty neat. Oh sweet Jesus. I went there last year on a school field trip. The stories I could tell you. Pfft... I've been to Area 51. Bitch.
Guest Flyboy Posted June 8, 2003 Report Posted June 8, 2003 I wasn't speaking about the place itself. I was referring to events that took place when I was at Carlsbad.
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