Guest JangoFett4Hire Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cancer Marney Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spicy McHaggis Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spaceman Spiff Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spicy McHaggis Report post 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NoCalMike Report post Posted June 3, 2003 That sucks, Route 666 is just coolness. Damn them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wwF1587 Report post Posted June 3, 2003 That sucks, Route 666 is just coolness. Damn them. exactly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted June 3, 2003 It's nice to know one of our poorest states has its priorities (sp?) in check... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Insanityman Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted June 7, 2003 Bastards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted June 8, 2003 I wonder how long 'til any of the signs hit eBay? This long, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrRant Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
