Saturday, June 25th, was a very special day for an old friend. The Colorado/Utah State Line Marker was placed in its new home, refurbished and renewed. This historic marker had been close to rubble from graffiti, gunshots and other abuse along old Hwy. 6 on the Colorado/Utah state line. During the last 18 months it has received a new look, with the help of so many; and is now placed near the current Colorado/Utah state line on the south (eastbound) side of Interstate 70.
Several joined Mesa County Commissioner Scott McInnis to celebrate this historical event.
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As shown in the historical society records, circa 1931 |
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January, 2015 in state of disrepair |
On January 29, 2015, a team of county officials, road crew, engineers, and historical
experts, along with Mays Concrete specialists, carefully removed the marker
Cliff Mays, Sr. has a story behind his desire to restore the marker
The broken and bruised stately marker was transported with great care to Mays Concrete Specialties for 18 months of tender-loving-care and refurbishment.
Wrapped with care, she is ready for the move |
During refurbishment |
Brian Burthe, Mays Concrete, diligently working to prepare her for placement |
Celebration Day!
June 25, 2016
Waiting for the unveiling |
The story of the marker is now placed on the back of the 'Welcome to Colorful Colorado' sign |
Family and friends gather to await the unveiling
And the celebration begins...
Commissioner Scott McInnis tells of the history of discussion, planning and moving of the marker |
The unveiling
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The first look at the refurbished marker |
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This little guy was quite surprised when the tarp was lifted from his 'home' |
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All of the little ones followed him around the marker. He was looking for a new place to hide! |
It was a great day to be celebrated by County Commissioners
Scott McInnis, Rose Pugliese, and John Justman
Thank you to the following for their time, care, labor, materials, and research:
Mays Construction Specialties
Elam Ready Mix
Snyder Grand Valley Memorials
Master Builders Solutions - BASF
Dr. David Row
Mesa County Public Works Department
Garry & Barb Brewer