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Does Gallup Need a Sports Co-op?
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Does Gallup Need A Sports Co-op?
By Jason Arsenault
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could head out to Bluewater Lake State Park on a Saturday morning and go kayaking or paddle boarding? What about a two night camping/hiking excursion in the Zuni Mountains with the latest gear that made it enjoyable? How about being able to shop for some quality running gear to enjoy the
numerous trails and open roads of our area? Could it be possible to operate and maintain a zip line adventure off the White Cliffs or in McGaffey, or both? Gallup is New Mexico’s Adventure Capital without the businesses in place to build our area as an adventure destination. That is why a cooperative might make the most sense for us who want to create an outdoor lifestyle community.
Basically a cooperative is an organization that is started by the people who want to use the services and products offered by that specific organization. Outdoor equipment can be very expensive, and it is unrealistic for a business to open its doors in Gallup, New Mexico, that sells expensive products with a small market. However, there are a number of people that want access to these services/products, and a cooperative allows group purchasing where a profit-driven company doesn’t see the ability to be viable carrying these products.
Typically a for-profit business is owned by one person who makes all the decisions (all the voting power). Cooperatives run differently; each member is given one vote making the decisions equal among the members. This is one of the major advantages of having a cooperative. Plus, it gives the organization a lower debt risk because each member is liable only to the extent of their investment. Also, when it comes to the end-ofthe-year tax time the cooperative could be structured to be exempt from income tax. All of these benefits make a cooperative very enticing for the interested parties.
It is no secret that tourism plays a critical part in Gallup’s economy. When we have events like the InterTribal Indian Ceremonial, Red Rock Balloon Rally, and the Best of the Best Rodeo, our hotels, restaurants, and businesses are filled with customers. Our community has already made a significant investment in trail building and, along with our natural landscape, our area is very inviting to outdoor enthusiasts. Let’s start promoting our area with a cooperative that tells visitors we are serious about entertaining them with our many outdoor attributes.
The first step to a cooperative is getting a group of people together with a same goal.
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