Governor Jack M. Campbell was a Democratic governor of New Mexico from 1963 to 1966. He was elected as governor on November 6, 1962, and again in 1964. He was also part of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1955 to 1962, serving the last two years as speaker.
This stretch of U.S. 64 was named in honor of him by the members of the New Mexico State Highway Commission on September 23, 1965.
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Taos to Tierra Amarilla
This road passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the American Southwest. It is a key section of the east – west highway which brings visitors to this region from throughout the United States. Since this route became a reality through the leadership and perseverance of Governor Jack M. Campbell (1963-1966), the members of the New Mexico State Highway Commission voted unanimously on September 23, 1965 to name this portion of U.S. 64 in his honor.
Location
El Prado, New Mexico 87571, United States
36° 30′ 38.400″ N, 105° 39′ 24.642 W
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