Rio Grande

The Rio Grande, located within the states of Colorado, New Mexico, and the border of Texas and Mexico, serves as part of the border between the United States of America and Mexico. Prior to the Mexican-American War, Texas claimed the ...

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 ...

Rio Grande Theatre

1926

Has been placed on the

National Register of

Historic Buildings

By the

United States Department

Of the Interior

Marker is on North Downtown Mall, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

The Rio Grande Irrigation Project

To the southeast is the El Paso - Juarez Valley.

Here, and in the adjoining valley north of the pass, agricultural production of cotton and other crops is among the highest on the continent. This is a tribute to the stalwart ...

The Rio Grande Rectification Project

Ahead is the Rio Grande. This great river formed the valley in the vista before you. Its meandering course was established as the boundary between the United States and Mexico by treaty in 1848.

The straight channel in the foreground is ...

Rio Grande Gaging Station

U.S. Geological Survey

First Gaging Station established by

U.S. Geologocal Survey

Marker is on New Mexico Route 68, on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Station

This railroad station was constructed between 1908 and 1910 to serve the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and the Western Pacific Railroad. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad was completed between Denver and Salt Lake City in March 1883, and ...

Park (Rio Grande) Hotel

The Park Hotel is significant for its association with the early 20th-century development of Salt Lake City’s transportation and industrial district. Built immediately after the completion of the nearby Rio Grande and Union Pacific railroad stations (both built in 1909-10), ...