About This Stamp
The Postal Service issued the Dennis Chavez stamp April 3, 1991, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as part of the Great Americans series. Chavez, who represented New Mexico, was the first American-born Hispanic elected to the U.S. Senate.
Designed by Chris Calle, the stamps were engraved through the intaglio process by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with panes of 100.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: April 3, 1991
First Day of Issue Location: Albuquerque, NM