February 2018 Gallup Journey Magazine

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Gallup’s Newest Food Truck By George

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allup has reinvented itself several times. In the early days, we were all about the coal that was found in the surrounding hills. Then we turned into a railroad town. Today we are a trading center for McKinley County and the surrounding Navajo Nation. So, it only makes sense that Cecilia Resendiz reinvented her business. Many of us knew her as the owner of El Metate Tamale Factory, located in the Chihuahuita neighborhood. This eatery had a loyal following and was a favorite stop for many visitors because of the great reviews online. It had a four-star rating on TripAdvisor that brought many hungry travelers to its door. Customers voiced their approval

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