Gallup
Photo courtesy Ellis Tanner Trading Co. ©Light Language
The World’s Marketplace for Native American Merchandise
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EASILY 80 PERCENT OF ALL THE WORLD’S NATIVE American silver jewelry eventually passes through the city of Gallup, New Mexico. With over a hundred old-line trading posts, galleries and shops dealing in Indian goods, there is no better place to view a fantastic variety of jewelry, rugs, pottery, baskets, carvings and paintings. Gallup is the center of Indian America, with over 225,000 native people living in the region. The Acoma, Hopi, Laguna, Navajo, and Zuni call this area home. Each August, the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial brings representatives from more than fifty tribes and pueblos together for four days of ceremonial dancing, juried arts and crafts exhibits, and an all-Indian rodeo. Throughout the event, the air is filled with excitement and the savory aroma of Native American food. Also featured is America’s only allIndian non-mechanized parade. Now in its 84th year, the Ceremonial draws thousands of visitors annually to Gallup’s Red Rock Park. The park is also the annual home of the Red Rock Balloon Rally, the world’s second largest hot-air balloon event. Extensive as Indian culture is here, it is not the only culture in evidence. Historic Route 66 left its blazing neon legacy to the city; and the parks abound with unique sculptures. Businesses and public buildings are adorned with outdoor murals. Gallup is also a base camp for adventure. Activities include hiking, biking, rock climbing, golfing and horseback riding through the beautiful high desert landscape. Day-trip destinations include Zuni Pueblo, Inscription Rock, Chaco Canyon, Window Rock and Canyon de Chelly.
above: Nowhere in America is there such a concentration of exquisitely crafted Native American jewelry and rugs as awaits the visitor in Gallup. opposite, top: Photo gallery of movie stars at El Rancho Hotel. opposite, middle: A post card of El Rancho Hotel lobby. opposite, bottom: An early movie location across from the El Rancho hotel.
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What’s In a Name? While present-day Gallup was named for a railroad paymaster, the area was already an active Native American trading center when the Spanish found it in 1540. Located in a rich coal-mining area, nineteenth-century Gallup was once known as Carbon City. In 1880, Atlantic & Pacific Railroad paymaster David Gallup established a payroll office ahead of the railroad line, which was pushing westward. Soon railroad workers were “going to Gallup” to get their pay.
El Rancho Hotel... A Historic Landmark
”Home of the Movie Stars”.
From Coal Dust to Hollywood Photo courtesy El Rancho Hotel
As Gallup continued to grow in the twentieth century, it was discovered by the movie industry. The clear skies, spectacular scenery and abundance of colorful background “extras” made it an ideal place to film westerns and cowboy movies. Dozens of films with titles like “The Hallelujah Trail” and “Fort Defiance” were made here. Gallup was host to celebrities such as Ronald Reagan, Errol Flynn, Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, Kirk Douglas, Joel McCrea, Troy Donahue, Burt Lancaster, Suzanne Pleshette and Lee Remick, to name a few.
Native American Heritage Photo courtesy Peter Procopio
Over 4,000 years ago, the Anasazi the “Ancient Ones” inhabited Canyon de Chelly, located in today’s Navajo Nation. As their population grew, Chaco Canyon became a prime trading area for the people around 850 AD. Sometime after that, the “Ancient Ones” abandoned their cities, leaving behind the relics of a very sophisticated culture. The questions of when, why and where they went are still unanswered. Some of today’s Native Americans are thought to be their direct descendents.
Gallup: Quick Facts
Photo courtesy Sally Noe
Gallup has 40 hotels/motels, 93 restaurants, and more than 80 trading posts. It is located on Interstate Highway 40/ Historic Route 66, 139 miles west of Albuquerque and 16 miles east of the Arizona state line. It is a major stop for the east/west Amtrak line. Its elevation is 6,515 feet, and it has a mild four-season climate. GALLUP
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ABOUT THE COVER Colorful hot air balloons float through the clear morning air over scenic Red Rock Park toward Church Rock. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Gallup’s Red Rock Balloon Rally. With 200 balloons participating, the event is the second largest balloon rally in the world. Photo by Mary Beahm.
HISTORIC THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA
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GENUINE GALLUP The world’s marketplace for traditional Native American merchandise, Gallup also has a thriving contemporary fine arts community. History, culture, special events and outdoor activities abound here, surrounded by scenic beauty and natural wonders. Many more unique experiences are just a short day tour away.
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Historic Route 66 Interesting Facts and Statistics The R.C. Gorman Library Collection at Diné College Gallup Pawn The Pottery of the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Visitor Etiquette in Native America The City of Arts Outdoor Activities Area Events 84th Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Lions Club Rodeo Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding Red Rock Balloon Rally Wrangler Junior High School Rodeo Finals The Woman, the Wife, the Mother
No village in North America has a higher concentration of skilled artisans than Zuni Pueblo, just a short drive from Gallup.
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A Letter from the Mayor Traders & Galleries Accommodations Restaurants
DAY TOUR 2: SCENIC ROUTE 53 On a tour that loops over the Continental Divide, a trail of natural wonders awaits travelers on historic Highway 53.
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DAY TOUR 3: TIMELESS CHACO CANYON Visit a land of history and mystery. Tour the ruins of a complex prehistoric society that left an unsolved riddle behind.
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DAY TOUR 4: WINDOW ROCK AND HUBBELL TRADING POST Tour the capitol of the Navajo Nation, and visit a trading post that has been in continuous operation since 1878.
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DAY TOUR 5: CANYON DE CHELLY Ancient ruins nestle in the sheer red cliffs, while modern-day Navajo people raise crops and livestock on the verdant floor of this amazing canyon.
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DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR Park the car, put on your sneakers and enjoy an easy walking tour of historic buildings, museums, and public works.
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Light Language Photos Courtesy of: Carl Ballenger City of Gallup Ellis Tanner Trading Co El Rancho Hotel Grants Chamber of Commerce Monica Greene Ice Caves & Bandera Volcano Martin Link Navajo Parks & Recreation Sally Noe
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NO HIGHWAY IN AMERICA EVOKES MORE NOSTALGIA THAN HISTORIC ROUTE 66 also known as The Mother Road, The Main Street of America, and the Will Rogers Highway. Many people still have vivid memories of the old two-lane highway, though it is no longer shown on current maps. From the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois, old Route 66 crossed eight states and three time zones to reach the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, California. In these days of bypasses and relief routes, part of what makes Route 66 so memorable is that the old two-lane highway didn’t bypass anything. It went right through the middle of every town on the route. When it was commissioned in 1926, the route was designed to include as many stretches of pre-existing road as possible. Even so, only 800 miles of the 2448-mile highway were paved. It took another eleven years to finish the rest. The Mother Road continued to evolve for almost sixty years, until it was decommissioned in 1985. In Gallup, you can follow Historic Route 66 westward from the Red Rock Park turnoff east of town. Stay on the northern frontage road (NM-118, Route 66) as it crosses under I-40 and parallels the railroad tracks. One of the jewels of Route 66, then and now, is the fabulous El Rancho Hotel, the “Home of the Movie Stars.” Opened in 1937, the hotel became a temporary home and headquarters for Hollywood celebrities who worked on the many western movies filmed in the area. A National Historic Site, the El Rancho still offers accommodations to travelers.
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City of Gallup Elected Officials Bob Rosebrough Mayor William Nechero City Councilor-District 1 Mary Ann Armijo City Councilor-District 2 Patrick Butler City Councilor -District 3 Prank Gonzales City Councilor -District 4
Gallup outdoor art targeting the historic cross-country highway.
Eric Honeyfield City Manager George Kozeliski City Attorney
Dear Visitors,
Gallup Development Commission
On behalf of the Gallup City Council and the Citizens of Gallup, I would like to welcome you to Gallup, New Mexico.
Mike Enfield Executive Director Maxine Armstrong Touchine Administrative Assistant Gallup Development Advisory Commission Executive Committee:
Glen Benefield Chairman Sandy Chavez Lodger’s Tax Chairman Prakash Sundaram Tourism Charles High Economic Development Peter Tempest Quality of Life Members at Large:
Barry Butler Paul McCollum Lisa Rodriguez John Largo Jackie McKinney George Munoz Doug Decker Dave Dallago, Jr. Sammy Chioda Claudia Klesert Virginia Ballenger Brad Vergien Mike Enfield Mayor Rosebrough
Our City is the international source and marketplace for Native American art, with more than 100 shops filled with pottery, world famous Navajo rugs and incredibly beautiful silver and turquoise jewelry. Join us in our many special celebrations, outdoor Summer Nightly Dance Program, the Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, Hot Air Balloon Rally, and “Wild Thing” Championship Bull Riding. I invite our visitors to take time to visit the area’s scenic and historical sites, many outdoor activities, unique sculptures and to shop our local market for authentic American arts and crafts and to sample our distinctive southwestern cuisine. Again, welcome to Gallup! Sincerely,
Bob Rosebrough Mayor, City of Gallup
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STATISTICS Latitude: 35.528N Longitude: -108.74W Gallup is a city in McKinley County and is the county seat. Gallup is on the Rio Puerco, near Navajo, Hopi (Arizona), and Zuni reservations.
Photo by Gary Langston
Population, at the 2000 Census Total: 20,209 White: 8,106 Black: 219 Hispanic or Latino: 6,699 American Indian/Alaska Native: 7,404 Asian: 289 Native Hawaiian: 19 Other: 2,985 Two or more races: 1,187 On Historic Route 66 Historic sites and museums: Red Rock Museum, Rex Museum and The Gallup Cultural Center Museum
A GLIMPSE OF GALLUP Fun Facts and Interesting Items
Nearby parks & recreation: Red Rock Park
There is no doubt that Gallup is a unique city, but there are more things that make it so than meet the eye. Here are a few facts you might find interesting:
Colleges and Universities: University of New MexicoGallup Branch, Western New Mexico UniversityGallup Campus
One for the Gipper One of the dishes on the menu at the El Rancho Hotel Restaurant is the “Ronald Reagan”- that’s a big half-pound burger with bacon, cheese and a side order of jellybeans.
Listed places in Gallup: Accommodations (40), Libraries (4), Museums (3), Newspapers (3), Magazines (1)
A City Divided There are no designations like North Gallup or South Gallup, but the city is neatly split in half by railroad right of way and Historic Route 66. The invisible line runs completely through Gallup from end to end. The two halves of the city do not touch at any point.
Churches and Religious Organizations (83) Baptist (12) Catholic (15) Methodist (3) Christian (14) Lutheran (1) Presbyterian (3) Assemblies of God (5) Ministries (1) Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints (8)
Paint the Town Gallup has more pieces of WPA artwork than any other city in New Mexico. Keep the Change The city of Gallup has no parking meters. This is highly unusual among towns located on old Route 66, where busy municipal meters once harvested millions of dollars in nickels and dimes.
A City that Swells Gallup’s population is 22,000 but on weekends it is not unusual for the city to host over 50,000 visitors from the surrounding trade area. Kicks on 66 When it was finally decommissioned in 1985, old Route 66 had been on hard times for years. As the Interstate Highways gradually replaced it, the old Mother Road became broken into segments. Some are surrounded by desert now; others are only blocks long. But the Mother Road is as elegant as ever in Gallup, New Mexico. Historic Route 66 still runs completely through town in one smooth, easy cruise. “A Spirit of Oneness” Gallup is a melting pot of nationalities and cultures. Races and national backgrounds represented here include Native American, Spanish, Mexican, Italian, Croatian, Polish, Greek, Dutch, Japanese, African American, Indian and Palestinian, to name a few.
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LOCATION Gallup is located at the junction of I-40, US491 and NM602, in the heart of Indian Country, 138 miles west of Albuquerque and 36 miles north of Zuni.
MORE INFORMATION
Gallup Visitors and Information Center, located in the Gallup Multi-Cultural Center, 201 East Historic Route 66, Gallup, NM 87301 (800) 242-4282 www.gallupnm.org Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce (505) 722-2228 Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial, 226 W. Coal, Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3896 • (800) 233-4528 Red Rock Park, P.O. Box 10, Church Rock, NM 87311 (505) 722-3829
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Pueblo of Zuni
DAY TOUR 1 The highest concentration of skilled artisans in North America.
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IS THE LARGEST OF THE NINETEEN NEW MEXICO PUEBLOS AND IS ALSO CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST traditional. World-famous for their exquisite jewelry, pottery and stone fetishes, the people of Zuni have their own unique language and culture. The people of Zuni are called the A:shiwi, and the majority of them are artisans. In fact, no village in North America has a higher concentration of skilled artisans than the Pueblo of Zuni. Some craftsmen make jewelry of silver and polished stones so intricate it is called needlepoint, and equally elaborate channel and inlay pieces. Zuni artisans make distinctive fetishes, pottery, kachinas, sculptures and beadwork. Zuni furniture is heirloom quality, with designs hand-painted and signed by recognized local artists. No two pieces are exactly alike. Cooking is also an art form at the Pueblo of Zuni. The A:shiwi still bake pies and their famous sourdough bread in wood-fired outdoor ovens called he:bok’owe. Recipes have been handed down for generations, including such dishes as deer jerky, fried squash and Zuni-style blue corn tamales. Spanish missionaries first arrived at Zuni in 1539. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Mission was built there in 1629 and restored in 1968. Also known as the Old Zuni Mission, the building is again under restoration. It houses a combination of Spanish Catholic and Zuni Kachina murals. The A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center is an independent enterprise of the Zuni people. The
above: Zuni’s famed Olla Maidens confidently balance ceremonial pots on their heads with sacred Dowa Yalanne mountain as a backdrop. opposite: Crystal Sheka, Zuni Olla Maiden
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Where Quality Meets Tradition Photo by Lisa Rodriquez
164 Route 301 North - PO Box H Zuni, NM 87327
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Zuni is world-famous for its exquisite jewelry, pottery and stone fetishes museum displays hundreds of priceless artifacts that were retrieved when the ancient city of Hawikku was excavated in the 1920’s. It is located on the site of one of Zuni’s first trading posts. The museum is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays, except on days when religious ceremonies are being conducted nearby. The pueblo is a sovereign nation. While many ceremonies are open to the public, restrictions do apply and are to be respected. All visitors are asked to please stop at the Visitor Center near the center of town for complete information.
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• Bed & Breakfast Inn: 8 Guestrooms in 2 historical buildings • Sunny Patios for outdoors events • Conference/meeting/reception facilities & catering services • CALL the Zuni Visitor Center (505.782.7238) about upcoming community events: special rates may be available at the Inn! • CONTACT US NOW for individual bookings, traveling or local group functions, or other hospitality needs
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Authentic Zuni jewelry and fetishes directly from the source — the Pueblo of Zuni.
Channel Inlayed Corn Maiden By:Eldred Martinez
All Major Credit Cards Accepted Open Mon.– Fri. 9 – 6, Sat. 9– 5, Sun. 10–3 (Seasonal) 1222 Hwy. 53 • PO Box 425 • Zuni, NM 87327 505.782.5531 • 866.515.7675 www.puebloofzuniarts.com • sales@puebloofzuniarts.com
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A:SHIWI A:WAN MUSEUM AND HERITAGE CENTER In 1916, anthropologists began a seven-year excavation project at the Zuni ancestral city of Hawikku. Some Zuni elders remembered, as children, seeing wagonloads of crates leaving Zuni. They did not know then that the crates contained some 20,000 priceless artifacts bound for New York City. The items were never put on public display. Today, however, hundreds of those artifacts are on display – in Zuni, at the A:shiwi A:wan Museum. The collection is on extended loan from the National Museum of the American Indian. (505) 782-4403. OLD ZUNI MISSION Started by Franciscan friars in 1629 and reconstructed in 1692 after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, the Old Zuni Mission is considered to be one of the finest examples of Spanish mission architecture in the Southwest. Beginning in 1970, it has been decorated with life-sized murals of Zuni Kachina figures. They were painted by artist Alex Seowtewa and his sons, who have continued the work since. PUEBLO OF ZUNI ARTS & CRAFTS This showroom of authentic contemporary Zuni-made merchandise is open to the public. Items range from strictly traditional to purely decorative. All are genuine Zuni. Zuni pottery is of such high quality that it was exchanged for trade goods with other tribes even before the arrival of the Spanish. The same quality and attention to detail is evident in the jewelry, fetishes, Kachinas, and furniture. The Zuni Arts and Crafts Enterprise also has ice-cold sodas! (505) 782-5531 / (866) 515-7675 HALONA PLAZA AND THE INN AT HALONA Located in the middle of Zuni Pueblo, Halona Plaza occupies a former trading post built in 1866. Calling it merely a supermarket would be selling it short. Its staff of over 20 Zuni tribal members provides a variety of goods and services to residents and guests. Along with fresh meat and produce, the store offers financial services and ceremonial supplies. There’s even a lapidary supply for jewelry makers. The Deli at Halona features daily lunch specials, indoor and outdoor dining, and the “Best Fried Chicken in the Southwest.” The Inn at Halona is a bed and (complete) breakfast inn. It has eight guest rooms, patios for outdoor events, and a conference room. 1(800) 752-3278 /www.halona.com JOE MILO’S WHITE WATER TRADING COMPANY This is a must-stop en route to Zuni or El Morro. Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. is nestled in the pines of Van der Wagen, NM seventeen miles south of Gallup on Highway 602. The old trading post has a historical U.S. Post Office located inside. Joe Milo’s offers Zuni, Navajo and Hopi jewelry, Zuni fetishes, Navajo rugs, Kachinas, pottery, baskets and sand paintings. 1(888) JOE MILO / www.joemilo.com
above: baking sourdough bread in adobe he:bok'owe or ovens, is a Native American tradition particularly evident in Zuni. left: Handpainted artwork adorns heirloom quality furniture manufactured at Zuni Furniture Enterprise. below, left: Intricate inlay pieces reflect a previous era in the development of modern Zuni jewelry. Heavy stand-up figures, bola ties, squash blossom necklaces, and pins were popular with visitors from around the country in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. below: Young Olla Maidens perform for visitors at the Inn at Halona.
EVENTS Aug 6-7 25-28 Oct 8-9 Nov 24
Zuni Cultural Arts Expo Zuni Fair Zuni Fall Festival Zuni Christmas Light Parade
LOCATION Zuni Pueblo is located on Scenic NM 53, 77 miles southwest of Grants, 155 miles west of Albuquerque. TOUR ROUTE Just a short drive from Gallup, Zuni has the highest concentration of skilled artisans of any village in North America. MORE INFORMATION Zuni Information Center (505) 782-7238 www.experiencezuni.com Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts (505) 782-5531 Museum & Heritage Center (505) 782-4403
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Scenic Route 53 DAY TOUR 2
The Picturesque Route of Early Explorers and Settlers
A TRAIL STUDDED WITH
natural wonders, this trip starts the same as Day Tour 1 but makes a loop eastward from Highway 62 at the Zuni Pueblo turnoff. It takes you to the ancient landmark of El Morro National Monument, through the Land of Fire and Ice, and over the Continental Divide to El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area, where the landscape resembles that of another planet. From there you can continue on and visit La Ventana Natural Arch, the largest such rock formation in New Mexico; or return directly to Gallup. You will have seen legacies of ancient cultures and living history carved in stone. You will have traversed an ice cave and the insides of an ancient volcano, walked underneath a natural stone arch and descended a mineshaft. But what’s really great is that you will have done all this without leaving Gallup’s “back yard.” Take Interstate 40 west back to Gallup. You’ll be there in less than an hour!
above: Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument displays the names and messages of travelers utilizing a spring at the base of the bluffs for the last 400 years.
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EL MORRO AND INSCRIPTION ROCK Also known as Inscription Rock, El Morro is a massive, castle-like sandstone bluff that rises 200 feet above the valley floor. It contains over 2,000 historic petroglyphs and inscriptions carved into the rock. The ruins of an ancient 875-room pueblo rest atop the bluff. A distinct landmark with a reliable water supply, it became a stopping point for travelers through the ages. Many left their marks on the rock, including Ancestral Puebloans, Spanish conquistadors and the U.S. Cavalry. RAMAH Settled in 1876, Ramah, New Mexico has two houses listed with the New Mexico Registry of Historic Places. It is the home of the Ramah Navajo Weavers Association, which has developed a local economy based on sheep and other land-based traditions. The Ramah Navajo people are recognized as a Chapter of the Navajo Nation. Ramah Lake, 2.5 miles northeast of town, offers fishing, boating and picnicking. ICE CAVE AND BANDERA VOLCANO Welcome to the Land of Fire and Ice. Visit the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano east of El Morro and experience an anomaly of nature: a cave of perpetual winter, near the heart of an extinct volcano. The ice on the cave floor is twenty feet thick, and the temperature never rises above 31 degrees (F). Nearby Bandera is the largest of 29 extinct volcanoes in the Ice Caves region. Its lava tube is one of the longest in North America. THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE Between El Morro and El Malpais National Monuments, the 29 volcanic mountains of the Fire and Ice region form the backbone of the Continental Divide in this area. The Continental Divide is the pinnacle of a huge geological ridge that separates the flow of the nation’s waterways to the east and west. Waterways east of this line flow toward the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico; those west of the line flow toward the Pacific.
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New Mexico Mining Museum
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EL MALPAIS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND CONSERVATION AREA Farther to the east a few miles, you will come to El Malpais National Monument and Conservation area. Nowhere are the volcanic origins of this land more apparent than El Malpais (The Badlands). Encompassing 2100 square miles of lava fields, this amazing monument contains a vast array of cinder cones, pressure ridges and complex lava tube systems. The appearance of the area is like the landscape in a science fiction movie. GRANTS Your last destination of the day is Grants, New Mexico and the world’s only underground uranium mining museum. The New Mexico Mining Museum is open daily except Sundays. It features the history of the area and local uranium mining, as well as a collection of ancient artifacts and a display of gems and minerals from all over the world. You can even ride “the cage” down the actual mineshaft for a short distance! 1(800) 748-2142 ext. MW / www.grants.org 5TH ANNUAL FIRE & ICE ROUTE 66 BIKE RALLY Co-hosted this year by the cities of Grants and Gallup, the event draws thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. Attractions include live entertainment, food and vendor booths, poker runs and motorcycle giveaways. The three-day rally roars into town on the third weekend of July. 1(800)550-3573 www.fireandicebikerally.com
top: Ice Cave below Bandera Volcano maintains a constant year-round temperature just below freezing. above left, middle: Now in its fifth year, the Fire & Ice Route 66 Bike Rally has become one of the premiere motorcycle rallies in New Mexico. left: colorful sandstone cliffs above Ramah provide the backdrop for a Zuni River drainage control dam. above: The New Mexico Mining Museum at Grants highlights the area’s extensive mining history and provides the opportunity for an underground experience opposite: Extensive lava flows and tubes provide an eerie landscape and an unusual ecosystem at El Malpais National Monument and along I-40 near Grants.
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GRANTS EVENTS Feb May Jul Sep
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Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon. Grants 800-748-2142 La Fiesta De Colores. Grants 800-748-2141 Wild West Days. Grants 800-748-2142 Bi-County Fair at Prewitt Fairgrounds. Grants 287-9266 Oct 1-2 The Great Fall Chili Fiesta at City Hall Park. Grants 287-4802 Dec 3-4 Winter Arts and Crafts Fair. Grants 287-7927
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Candy Kitchen Wolf Rescue Ranch. Wolf dog and wolf captive born rescues. 20 miles southeast of Ramah. 775-3304. wwwinetdesign.com/candykitchen/ El Morro National Monument. Inscription Rock and Ancestral Pueblo ruins. 13 miles southeast of Ramah. 783-4226 Ramah Lake. Fishing, boating and picnicking. 2.5 miles northeast of Ramah
LOCATION Scenic Route 53 is south of Gallup running parallel to I-40 between Zuni and Grants. TOUR ROUTE Travel 30 miles south from Gallup on NM602 and turn left (east) on NM53, traveling another 12 miles to Ramah. Continue east 13 miles to El Morro National Monument, another 16 miles to Bandera Volcano and Ice Cave and 26 miles through El Malpais National Monument to Grants. The Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna are located on I-40 east of Grants. MORE INFORMATION El Morro Nat’l. Mon. 505-783-4226 Ramah Historical Society 505-783-4150 Ramah Stagecoach Cafe 505-783-4288 Ice Caves & Bandera Volcano The Land of El Malpais Nat’l. Mon. 505-783-4774 Pueblo of Laguna 505-552-6654 Grants/Cibola County Chamber & Mining Museum 505-287-4802 800-748-2142 www.grants.org
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Timeless Chaco Canyon DAY TOUR 3 A World Heritage Site
By Sally Noe
A TRIP TO CHACO
CANYON IS AN ADVENTURE INTO PREHISTORY. ONCE THE CENTER OF a thriving civilization, the canyon’s multiple communities had farms, canals, plazas, kivas, and residential buildings up to five stories tall. But time has stood still here since the “Ancient Ones” abandoned Chaco Canyon almost a millennium ago. This was the land of the Anasazi, the “Ancient Ones”, as they are called in Navajo. The Hopi call them the Hisatsinom, and some people prefer the term Ancestral Puebloans. By whatever name they called themselves, the Chacoans were an organized, industrious people who built a complex urban infrastructure - and then utterly vanished. Travelers arriving at the Chaco Culture National Historic Park will want to stop at the Visitor Center first. Beyond that is a nine-mile paved loop that provides access to five Chacoan sites. Parking areas are provided for autos and bicycles, with the sites located a short hiking distance away. Visitors should be advised that this is a remote area. Few amenities are provided; so come prepared. Travelers should also be aware that the last 20 to 33 miles of the road are unpaved. According to the National Park Service: “From the south, two routes access Chaco from Highway 9, which runs between Crownpoint, Pueblo Pintado and Cuba. Both routes can vary from very rough to impassable. Not recommended for RVs. If you are traveling from the south, please call ahead for the latest conditions.” For more information call 505-786-7014.
TOUR ROUTE From Gallup, drive east on Historic Route 66, parallel to Interstate 40, past the century-old Rehoboth Christian School to Church Rock and Red Rock Park. Return to I-40 and continue east for 22 miles to northbound Highway 371 at Thoreau. Drive 25 miles north to Crownpoint and an additional 3 miles, turning east on Indian Highway 9. Continue on Highway 9 to Pueblo Pintado. Go north on Highway 46 to County Roads 7900/7950 directly to the Visitor Center at Chaco Culture National Historic Park. GVG16
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FORT WINGATE As you head toward Thoreau, you will pass Fort Wingate, located south of I-40. Established in 1868, the fort is actually older than the city of Gallup. Still a military reservation, present-day Fort Wingate is a Pershing Missile launch site for White Sands Missile Range. THOREAU AND CROWNPOINT You can fish for rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake State Park, or view migratory waterfowl and elk at Rice Park in the Cibola National Forest. Both are just a short drive from Thoreau. Crownpoint, New Mexico is famous for its monthly auction of high-quality Navajo woven goods. The auctions are usually held on the third Friday of every month. Viewing begins at 3 p.m. and bidding starts at seven. The weavers themselves often attend the auction. CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK The park contains a variety of fascinating Ancestral Puebloan ruins, a Visitor Center and a Museum. Bicycling is a great way to tour the interior. The ruins are so historically significant that the park is designated a World Heritage Site. NAVAJO LODGE This B & B is located in Coolidge, on I-40 west of Thoreau. RED ROCK PARK Located near the community of Church Rock, this 640acre park is framed on three sides with spectacular red sandstone formations. The park offers full facilities and a museum. From the parking area, there are hiking trails leading to fantastic views of Pyramid Rock and the distinctive spires of Church Rock. TIMELESS CHACO CANYON / DAY TOUR 3
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Window Rock and Historic Hubbell Trading Post DAY TOUR 4 Ni”Alnii’gi, or “Earth’s Center,” is the Navajo ceremonial name for the community
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FAMOUS LOCAL SANDSTONE FORMATION, WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA, IS THE CAPITAL of the Navajo Nation. Its ceremonial name is Ni’’Alnii’gi or “Earth’s Center.” All Navajo tribal government is based here, housed in buildings made of quarried native russet sandstone. The rock formation that gave the city its name is 200 feet tall. Over thousands of years, the “window” was carved by a seeping spring at the base of the rock. This is one of four places where Navajo medicine men gathered water for offerings and ceremonies. Window Rock is the home of the Navajo Tribal Museum and Arts and Crafts Center, a $7 million facility built in 1997. While emphasizing tribal history, the museum also houses ancient and modern examples of Navajo rugs, sand paintings, jewelry and crafts. Many of the items are available for purchase. While you’re in town be sure to visit the Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise, the official marketing channel of the Navajo Nation. Started in 1941, this non-profit business now has seven locations in Arizona and New Mexico. A half-hour’s drive west of Window Rock is Ganado, AZ, and the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site. Purchased by John Lorenzo Hubbell in 1878, it is the oldest continuously operated trading post in the Navajo Nation. The famous Navajo “Ganado Red” rug style, which features a deep red background, was developed here. The 160-acre former homestead includes the trading post, the family home, a barn and blacksmith shop, and a visitor center.
TOUR ROUTE From Gallup, head north on Highway 491 for five miles to Yah-tah-hey. Turn west on Highway 264 and continue nineteen miles to Window Rock, Arizona. Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is at Ganado, 26 miles farther west on Highway 264. GVG18
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NAVAJO CAPITAL AT WINDOW ROCK Besides Window Rock’s stunning sandstone formation, you can visit the circular Navajo Nation Council Chambers, adorned with colorful murals. In keeping with tradition, Navajo Councilmen speak in their native language during Council sessions. The Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park is the only “tribal zoo” in America. Some 30 species of wild animals live here, and at least half a dozen species of domestic animals. Most are native to the Navajo Nation. All live in truly natural habitats. HUBBELL TRADING POST NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Trading posts were critical supply points for Navajos returning from the “Long Walk” of 1864-68. First established in 1876, this active trading post still sells groceries and dry goods, but it also features a bookstore, exhibits, rug weaving demonstrations and a picnic area. Self-guided tours of the grounds and a Ranger-guided tour of the original Hubbell home are available. Maintained the way it was, the trading post still sells old and new Native American art and is host to two auctions each year. www.nps.gov/hutr. NAVAJO MUSEUM Learn about the history of the Navajo tribal culture as told in the people’s own words. Located at Highway 64 and Loop Road in Window Rock, this 54,000 square foot museum is shaped like a hogan, the traditional dwelling of the Navajo. It houses a library, children’s museum and a variety of exhibits, including one honoring the Navajo Code Talkers. The facility also includes a book and gift shop, snack bar, auditorium and outdoor amphitheater. NAVAJO SHOPPING CENTER AT GAMERCO Opened in 1957, the Navajo Shopping Center was a break from the traditional dark, fortress-like trading post. Huge and brightly lit, it featured aisles where shoppers could browse and pick out what they liked. Today’s Navajo Shopping Center deals in more than fine Native American arts and crafts. It has a café, gas station, grocery and general store, a garage, a laundry, and a U.S. Post Office. Livestock and feed are also sold at this unique complex.
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One of North America’s oldest continuously inhabited landscapes
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THE R.C. GORMAN LIBRARY COLLECTION AT DINÉ COLLEGE
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CANYON DE CHELLY REMAINS GREEN AND fertile year round, which explains why it is one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes in North America. An oasis in the desert, it was home to prehistoric people almost 2000 years ago. The Anasazi basketmakers lived here until the 12th century. Today, the Navajo inhabit and cultivate the valley, as they have for hundreds of years. Starting at about 30 feet high, the canyon’s sheer cliffs soar to a thousand feet along its 26-mile length. Nestled among them are hundreds of Anasazi ruins, some of which are world-famous. The Visitor Center offers maps and information about such places as Spider Rock, White House Ruins and Canyon del Muerto. The National Monument is comprised entirely of Navajo Tribal Trust land. With the exception of hikes to White House Ruins and the overlooks along the highway at the canyon rim, a local Navajo guide must accompany all ventures into the canyon. A tip to visitors: The word “Chelly” may look like it rhymes with “jelly” but it is pronounced, “Shay”! TOUR ROUTE From Gallup, head north on Highway 491 for five miles to Yah-Tah-Hey. Turn west on Highway 264 and continue nineteen miles, passing through Window Rock, Arizona. Turn north on US191 and go 40 miles to Chinle and the Visitor Center at the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. From Chinle, Route 64 winds along the canyon rim for 23 miles to Tsaile, home of the Diné College and the R.C. Gorman Library Collection. GVG20
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THE MAIN CAMPUS OF THE COUNTRY’S OLDEST & LARGEST tribally controlled college is located at Tsaile, Arizona, 23 miles northeast of Chinle. Established in 1968, Diné College has six other branch campuses in Arizona and New Mexico The second floor of the Tsaile campus library houses the R.C. Gorman Library Collection. It contains paintings and sculpture, works on Navajo culture, history and language, and various volumes that are of artistic and literary significance. Internationally recognized artist R.C. Gorman donated the collection. Part of the display space was set aside to honor the memories of Gorman’s parents. His mother, Adelle Katherine Brown, was born in Tsaile. His father, artist Carl N. Gorman, was one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. The elder Gorman’s Congressional Medal of Honor is featured in the collection.
WINDOW ROCK The home of the sandstone formation of the same name, the city of Window Rock is the capital of the Navajo Nation. Attractions include the Navajo Nation Council Chambers, the Navajo Nation Museum, the Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise and the Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park. Two miles to the west on Highway 264 is St. Michael’s, a Franciscan Mission founded in 1898. The mission has a small museum, which is open daily in the summer. FORT DEFIANCE Established in 1851, Fort Defiance was once a destination on the route of the famous (but short-lived) U.S. Cavalry Camel Corps. Abandoned in 1861 due to the Civil War, it was used again during Colonel Kit Carson’s Navajo Campaign under the name Fort Canby. It was selected as the site of the Indian Agency following the Navajo Treaty of 1868, and was the location of the first Navajo medical center in the entire Navajo Nation. CHINLE Pronounced Chin-LEE, this friendly town of 8,000 is your supply point for trips to Canyon de Chelly. Located at the west end of the canyon, Chinle is named for a Navajo word meaning “a place where the water flows out.” Here you will find one of seven outlets of the Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise, a non-profit organization that is the official marketing channel of the Navajo Nation. You can be certain that items sold here are genuine Navajo. CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT A natural stronghold, this scenic and historic marvel has been home to Native American people for thousands of years. Citizens of the Navajo Nation live, farm, and raise livestock on the lush valley floor, while ancient ruins loom silently among the sheer red sandstone cliffs. There is quicksand in places on the floor of the valley, so you must employ a native guide for all trips to the bottom of the canyon. DINING AT THUNDERBIRD LODGE The restaurant at Thunderbird Lodge offers cafeteriastyle dining for visitors to Canyon de Chelly. The all-day restaurant occupies the original building of a trading post built at the mouth of the canyon in 1896. The walls of the dining room are adorned with excellent examples of Navajo rugs and artwork available for purchase. The cafeteria serves Native American dishes as well as continental cuisine, and is open seven days a week.
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PAWN IMAGINE TRYING TO CONDUCT DAY-TO-DAY BUSINESS IN AN ISOLATED WORLD where there are no banks, no credit cards, and very little cash. You have products you want to sell and staple items you want to buy. But you have no cash or credit to buy the staple items, and none of your neighbors has cash to buy your products. Even the simplest of daily transactions can be a major undertaking. All of this describes business conditions in Native American lands in the Southwest a century or more ago. In response to these needs and problems, the Southwestern trading posts developed a unique, self-regulated alternative banking system that remains a viable business option for Native Americans today. Forget everything you thought you knew about pawnshops. Beginning with the arrival of the railroads in the 1880’s, the Southwestern trading posts evolved into combination social centers, wholesale buying operations, department and grocery stores, financial institutions, and links to the outside world. They helped to ensure that the people got a fair price for their products, and had vaults for safe storage of valuables. They provided cash advances and short-term loans, accepting handmade items (pawn) as collateral. Some even had their own “money” – metal trading tokens made according to each trader’s own specifications. Mutual trust was essential; traders and Native American families considered themselves to be business partners. The system today is much as it was 120 years ago, and business is still done on a handshake. Some trader’s descendants, themselves traders, have carried on a friendly business relationship with three or four generations of the same Native American families. While only a small percentage of pawn ever goes unclaimed, the sheer volume generated by a century of trading means that the pawn vaults contain many excellent bargains waiting to be discovered.
A few of the established traders in the Gallup area include: counter clockwise from top left: Don Tanner at Shush Yaz Trading Co.; Bill Richardson at Richardson’s Trading Co. & Cash Pawn; Joe Milo at Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co.; inside the vault at Richardson’s Trading Co.; Lynn and Ellis Tanner at Ellis Tanner Trading Co.; the jewelry showroom at Ortega’s Navajo Travel Plaza.
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THE OBJECTS OF BEAUTY
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Entertainment and Services for Travelers, Truckers and Gaming Enthusiasts.
Dancing Eagle Casino
Dancing Eagle Restaurant
• 500 loose slots -all your favorite games • Blackjack & Roulette • Generous Players Club • Exciting and lucrative promotions • 505-552-7777
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Dancing Eagle Travel Center
Dancing Eagle RV Park
• Great prices on Conoco gasoline and diesel • Taco Bell, Hot Stuff Pizza & Smash Hit Subs • Assorted snacks and sodas • Smoke Shop • 505-552-7477
• 35 spaces • 20/30/50 amp hook ups • Dump station • Propane filling station • 505-552-7730
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The easy grace of these beautiful objects understates the incredible amount of skill and hard work that goes into making them. It begins with the digging of the clay, which is rocky and slate-like in its natural form. The clay is dried, pulverized with a stone and cleaned by sifting and winnowing. Potshards hundreds of years old are hand-ground into powder and mixed in to temper the clay. This makes it very strong, which allows the potter to make the vessel walls very thin. PUEBLO OF ACOMA The people of “Sky City” have been making pottery for a thousand years. They developed their distinctive matte-painted polychrome style in the 1600s. The fine-lined designs are often still painted with a yucca brush, and feature geometric, rainbow, bird and floral motifs. In the late 1800s the double spouted wedding vase became a popular form. Today’s potters also make vessels in forms such as turtles, owls and frogs. PUEBLO OF LAGUNA Residents of nearby Laguna Pueblo are descendants of refugees from the Zia, Jemez, Sandia, Cochiti and Santa Domingo Pueblos, who fled the conquistadors in the 1600s. Compared with Acoma pottery, Laguna pottery has slightly thicker walls and bolder geometric patterns. It is tempered with sand rather than pottery shards. The potter’s craft had almost died out in Laguna until interest was revived in the 1970s. Today fine pottery is being made there once more. TOUR ROUTE Travel east 76 miles on I40 from Gallup to the Acoma Sky City Visitor Center, another 6 miles to the Dancing Eagle Travel Center on the Laguna Reservation and another 6 miles to the Pueblo of Laguna MORE INFORMATION Acoma Sky City Visitor Ctr. & Museum 505-470-4966 • 800-747-0181 Pueblo of Laguna 505-552-6654
V I S I TO R IN NATIVE AMERICA
ETIQUETTE While all Native Americans are U.S. citizens, tribal lands within the U.S. are recognized as sovereign nations with their own unique laws and customs. Though these may seem unusual or exotic to outsiders, visitors should recognize that the laws and customs are simply part of the daily life of their fellow citizens, the Native Americans. On tribal land, tribal rules are to be respected by all. Most of the rules consist of simple courtesy and common sense. CAMERA MANNERS If the tribal land you are touring has a visitor center go there first upon arrival. Usually, you must obtain a permit to take photographs. Never photograph a person or group without asking first. Tipping after a group picture is standard practice. Note: If you use a camera without obtaining a permit you are breaking the law. You may be asked to leave, and your camera may be confiscated. PUEBLO CEREMONIES Native American ceremonies are a traditional part of tribal life and are usually religious in nature. Applause is no more appropriate than it would be in your own church or synagogue. Stand quietly at the back of the crowd to allow the residents a better view. It is considered disrespectful to leave before the ceremony is over. Photography is never allowed at ceremonies, even if you have a photo permit. DAILY LIFE It is both a federal and tribal offense to carry alcohol, drugs or weapons onto tribal land. Never enter homes or other structures unless you are invited. Most pueblo churches are open to visitors without invitation. Do not hike, bike or four-wheel across the land without permission, and use designated routes and trails. Sketching or painting may also be restricted. Any time you are unsure about visitor privileges, check with the governor’s office or visitor center. Remember that offenses committed on tribal land are subject to tribal jurisdiction.
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THE CITY OF ARTS By Bill Siebersma
IT MAY SEEM STRANGE THAT A CONTEMPORARY FINE ARTS revival would blossom in a place long known for its traditional Native American arts and crafts. Gallup has always had a pioneering edge, though, and a grandstand seat on Route 66 to observe the flow of American culture endlessly crossing and re-crossing the fruitful plains. It's a mix of wilderness and mainstream that is irresistible to artists and others who don't want their edges worn too smooth by the demands of densely populated locales. “Gallup is a real melting pot in many ways, yet there is a spirit of oneness that exists here,” observes Michael Nunes, a recent West Coast immigrant and owner of Primal Image Gallery. Years ago, photographer Milan Sklenar and his Crashing Thunder Gallery began hosting opening receptions for his fellow artists on the first Saturday of the month. The occasion grew into a lively community event, the monthly “Arts Crawl,” featuring opening receptions at downtown top inset: Manuelito by Tim Washburn in front of the Gallup Cultural Center. from top right: Andrew Butler applies final touches to a hallway mural in the historic Lexington Hotel; New Mexico’s largest WPA era mural by Lloyd Moylan in the courtroom of the McKinley County Courthouse; We the People metal cutouts by Armando Alvarez in Miyamura Park; Cedar carving by R. G. Mincks, formerly at Red Rock Park. right: Chase, the painted pony, a collaborative work by a coalition of 28 area master artists as a fund raiser. right, bottom: Part of the Circle of Light mural by Chester Khan at Ellis Tanner Trading Post. Below: Artist Bill Siebersma.
THE CITY OF ARTS
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galleries and businesses complete with music and dancing during summer months. Recently opened Primal Image Gallery displays a striking mix of local fine art in a haunting musical environment. The Coffee House has featured monthly fine art shows as it's primary décor for eight years now; the Wild Sage Natural Foods Coop hangs monthly shows and features sidewalk musicians. Local public radio, KGLP, conducts live telephone interviews with featured solo artists and broadcasts the Wild Sage Radio Marmots' humor show. counter clockwise from top right: Irving Toddy and award-winning painting, Pawnee Patriarch from the artist’s collection; Maternidad sculpture by Francisco Lopez Ochoa installed at RMCH Clinic. Chester Kahn working on Circle of Light murals at Ellis Tanner Trading Co. far left: assorted works by Gallup native Lou Sandoval. left, middle: self-portrait by photographer/ artist Michael S. AnayaGorman. left: youngster working on It’s a Bug’s World at the Octavia Fellin Public Children’s Library. bottom left: Code Talker mural located on 2nd Street. bottom, middle: Be and Eugene Sargent working on Code Talker mural. below: John Paul Samora performing in For the Love of It.
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NAVAJO SHOPPING CENTER
Authentic Trading Post Navajo Shopping Center, Ltd. is one of the few remaining true trading posts. We are situated in the heart of Indian Country, located three miles north of Gallup, New Mexico in a community called Gamerco.
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Navajo Spirit designs and sews “Southwestern Wear” garments. Back in 1984 on an old kitchen table with a Viking home sewing machine the dream began. We have evolved into our retail showroom, just off historic Route 66, where our Navajo Spirit clothing line, along with many other items, is sold. You won't find howling coyote cutouts, we hear the real ones at night, or Anasazi pottery knockoffs, they are taboo here. But if you're looking for a kinaalda greasewood stir stick or buckskin hair tie, this is the place. Mostly local artisans craft our gift inventory, and we carry nothing that might offend our elders. Our merchandise is unique and selected with the Navajo home in mind. This means it's important to us to keep our prices moderate, as well. We hope our products impart a bit of this Navajo Spirit into your home. Plan a trip to come visit us soon, we look forward to sharing our dream with you. above: Navajo Spirit fashion designer Virginia Yazzie-Ballenger models an award winning antique velvet traditional Navajo blouse.
Navajo Shopping Center is indeed a one stop trading post. We are dedicated to buying and selling the finest authentic American Indian handmade arts and crafts from the reservations of the great Southwest. • Large Selections • Wholesale, Retail • Pawn, Jewelry, Kachinas • Cafe, Gas, Groceries • General Merchandise • U.S. Post Office • Garage, Laundry • Livestock, Feed
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Gallup’s S p e c i a l Clothing & Gift Shop wait till you see what’s inside! Southwest Velvet Fashions •• Blanket Coats •• Moccasins Native Music •• Leather Belts •• Navajo Gifts •• Home Decorations 815 W. Coal Ave , Gallup NM 87301
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THE GALLUP MURALS
The Rex Museum displays a variety of art and cultural items. Displays feature the mining industry and highlight the ethnic and cultural diversity of the Gallup area.
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Many wall murals were created during the 1930s in Gallup, with funding from President Franklin Roosevelt’s WPA-Public Works Administration. Depicting the landscape and history of the area, the murals themselves have become a priceless part of local history. A number of these murals remain on public display today. Visit the Octavia Fellin Public Library, McKinley County Courthouse, and Gallup High School to view the work of many well-known artists. The city of Gallup has recently commissioned twelve new downtown murals by local artists. Eight are already underway. THE OUTDOOR ART OF GALLUP It seems to be everywhere around Gallup. Like the countryside, it is life-size or larger. In steel, wood, stone, concrete, tile, paint and neon, much of Gallup’s past is permanently recorded in open-air artwork. The outdoor arts are booming here, and it shows. The visual feast ranges from the realistic murals of wildlife, Indian dancers and scenic vistas at Red Rock Park to the abstract, eclectic, and historic sculptures in Miyamura Park near the El Rancho Hotel. THE GALLERIES The monthly Arts Crawl evening tour is a great way to check out Gallup’s downtown galleries. Attend art show receptions and exhibits at the Coffee House, Crashing Thunder Studio, the Native Hands Co-op inside the Catholic Indian Center, Primal Image Gallery, Wild Sage Natural Food Co-op and others. The event features live music and dancing in the summer. MUSEUMS Red Rock Park is bursting with an abundance of historic and contemporary indoor and outdoor art. Along with Native American arts and crafts, the Red Rock Museum displays a variety of artwork depicting the history of Gallup and the Pueblos. Located in an historic railroad depot, the Gallup Cultural Center features a Master’s Gallery upstairs. The Southwest Indian Foundation, which operates the center, and Reunion of the Masters sponsor a Student Art Scholarship Program here each year.
WA L K I N G DOWNTOWN
TO U R Take a look – Gallup has more than Native American arts to entice visitors to our downtown area!
ZIMMERMAN’S A tin ceiling and wonderful aroma of historic wooden floors delight the senses in this old-fashioned dry goods store. From boots and Pendleton blankets to premium adult Stetson hats, Zimmerman’s can outfit the entire family with quality western wear at a price that will fit your pocketbook. 216 West 66 Ave. / 863-3142
REX MUSEUM Housed in one of Gallup’s hundred-year-old stone buildings, the museum displays memorabilia of our community’s railroad and coal mining history. Authentic mine records, furnishings and photographs offer a glimpse into Gallup’s historic beginnings. The building itself is the former home of the Rex Hotel, which was well known in its day. 300 West 66 Ave./863-1363
GALLUP COURTHOUSE SQUARE This walkthrough to our recently remodeled McKinley County Courthouse is a must see. The original building is a WPA facility with beautiful artwork, murals and furnishings produced during President Franklin Roosevelt’s administration. The walkthrough is dedicated to all area veterans of the 20th century. Scheduled for completion in 2005. 213 West Coal Avenue
The Gallup Municipal Golf Course
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The Gallup Municipal Golf Course is one of the most scenic public courses in the Southwest. Players are immersed within the striking beauty of the high desert landscape. In the near distance Pyramid Rock and Church Rock sandstone formations grace the horizon and provide a breathtaking backdrop throughout the entirety of the course.
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EL MORRO THEATER This beautiful old building was built in 1926 as a showcase theatrical house. An example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture, it included a balcony, stage, curtains and plush seats for an audience of 650. Restored and refurbished in the late 1980s, the theater is used for civic events, lectures, community activities and screenings of selected films. 207 West Coal / 726-2048
COMCAST BUILDING Completed in 1933, this former U.S. Post Office was the first WPA building project in New Mexico. The solid brick structure is also the first Pueblo Revival style federal building in the United States. Although some of the murals have been painted over, the building trim and unique light fixtures are all original. 201 South First Street / 863-9334
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OUTDOOR EACH DAY IS A N EW EXPE R I E NCE
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN HAVE LOTS OF FUN JUST SHOPPING, SIGHTSEEING AND DINING IN the Gallup area. But folks who like to get physical will find plenty of activities here that will get their blood pumping. Those who are “going places” can go on foot, on a bicycle or horse, in a wagon or a golf cart. Those who are “on the way up” can climb fascinating rock formations. There are lakes for fishing, birds and wildlife for viewing. Your activities are limited only by your imagination. The hiking and biking trails in the Cibola National Forest are world-class, with new trails and markers being added regularly. On a hike to the summit of Pyramid Rock in Red Rock Park, you can see for fifty miles on a clear day. On a bicycle tour at the bottom of Chaco Canyon, you can look a thousand years back into history. But anywhere you go, even on a leisurely tailgate picnic, you are sure to see something interesting, if not downright fascinating. There are some items that you will want to take on just about any outdoor activity or day tour. The most important is plenty of water. The high desert air here is quite dry compared to many places in the country. You need not perspire to become dehydrated, so you may not notice it at the onset. Because of the altitude, fair skin can sunburn quickly. Take along a lightweight long sleeved shirt, a hat, and sunglasses. Now fill your water bottle, grab your gear, and head for outdoor adventure, Gallup-style!
HIKING Pyramid Rock Trail is a three-mile round trip through amazing rock formations, with a summit elevation of 7,487 feet. Church Rock Trail, a two-mile round trip, begins at the Outlaw Trading Post parking lot and offers spectacular views of the Church Rock spires. From Gallup, go 6 miles east on Route 66/Hwy 118. Turn north onto Hwy 566 for one-half mile. Turn left into Red Rock Park and follow the signs. Check with the Visitor Center for maps.
BIKING High Desert Trail System near Gamerco provides a variety of terrain and levels of difficulty. The least technical segment starts at the East Trail. Three loops off the main trail increase in difficulty of terrain. Before setting out, check with the Chamber of Commerce for maps of the area. From Gallup, drive 3 miles north on Hwy 491. Turn west onto Chino Road (the Gamerco road.) Go about 300 yards and turn left at the first road. You will find the trailhead and parking area at the corner.
ROCK CLIMBING Head for Mentmore Rock Climbing Area, where you can choose from 50 different bolted top rope climbs or 31 sport climbs ranging from 25 to 45 feet in height. Difficulty levels are from 5.0 through 5.13. To get there, take Route 66/Hwy 118 one-half mile west from I-40 Exit 16 in Gallup. Turn north on County Road 1. After about a mile, the road turns west and becomes Mentmore Road. Follow it over the hill to the parking area. Check with the Gallup Visitor Center or Chamber of Commerce for maps of the area.
GOLFING clockwise from top: Hiking opportunities include Pyramid Rock and Church Rock trails in Red Rock Park; rock climbing at the Mentmore Rock Climbing Area northwest of Gallup; Golfing available at the beautiful Gallup Municipal Golf Course; biking the High Desert Trail System located near Gamerco.
Located just minutes away from your lodgings in Gallup, the Gallup Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole course open to the public year round. Par is 72 at this 6379yard facility, which features bluegrass greens and water hazards. The course offers a driving range, putting green, chipping area, practice bunker, snack bar, a pro shop and a teaching pro. Club and golf cart rentals are available. 1109 Susan St., Gallup, NM 87301. (505) 863-9224
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Photo by Light Language
OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES You can fish for rainbow trout at McGaffey Lake Recreation Area or Bluewater Lake State Park. View migratory waterfowl at Rice Park in the Cibola National Forest, or tour Balok Elk Ranch in the McGaffey Lake area. For tour information call (505) 722-7786. Enjoy horseback riding in season at the Z Lazy B Guest Ranch near Fort Wingate; phone (505) 488-5600 or toll-free (888) 488-2007. Attend outdoor concerts, a rodeo, championship bull riding, the hot-air balloon rally, or the Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial at Red Rock Park. Hike to the White House Ruins at Canyon de Chelly, or just take a walking tour of the century-old buildings downtown.
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• Free USA Today, Monday - Friday • Expanded cable TV with HBO • Heated indoor pool • Guest use Fax Machine • Coffee Maker in room • Free local calls • Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Hair dryer and iron in room • Large vehicle parking • Pets welcomed with fee • Free high speed internet • Microwave/Refrigerator in all rooms
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Gospel Music Celebration at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Red Rock Park Grand Re-Opening Black Tie Dinner. 722-3839 Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser Dinner and Dance. 722-2228 Outdoor Adventure Day at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Black Mountain Male Chorus of Wales, Gallup Community Concert Association. 863-3075 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Bishop’s Mardi Gras. Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 Humane Society Valentine’s Ball at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Western New Mexico University Literary Festival. 722-2228 El Morro Concert: Richie Havens. 722-2228 The Budapest Clarinet Quartet, Gallup Community Concert Association. 863-3075 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Joanne Shenandoah, Gallup Community Concert Association. 863-3075 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Fine Indian Art Sale-Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 Celtic Festival. 722-2228 Chamber Business Expo. 722-2228 Bulls, Bares, Broncs Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Annual Fest-I-Gal Square Dance Festival at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Water Festival. 722-2228 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Native American Arts Auction at Hubbell’s Trading Post 928-755-3475. Western New Mexico University Graduation at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 GFM Monster Truck at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Gallup Community Concert Association. 863-3075 Run for the Wall. 722-2228 Zuni Fitness Series. 782-2665. Squash Blossom Classic-Outdoor Adventure Weekend Competition. 722-2228 Turquoise Classic Professional Bull Riding at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Gallup High School Graduation at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Nightly Indian Dances begin at the Cultural Center. 800-242-4282 Nightly Indian Dances begin at the Cultural Center. 800-242-4282 USTRCA Team Roping Championship at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 NM State High School Championship Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Gallup Lions Club Rodeo Parade in Downtown Gallup. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896
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EVE NTS by: Lindsay Mapes GALLUP IS HOST TO A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS THAT portrays our rich cultural diversity. We look forward to our annual events such as the famous Inter-Tribal Ceremonial the first week of August, the 25th Red Rock Balloon Rally that is the second largest in the world and our two biggest events; Lion’s Club Rodeo in June and Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding in July. This year we are expanding our recreational opportunities with the Squash Blossom Classic on May 21 and 22. This annual event started with a downtown crit road bike race and this year will feature a mountain biking race, downtown sprint racing, ballooning, a guided hike up Pyramid Rock, and a downtown festival with food, music, and native dancers. The Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo, with competitors from over 28 states and 3 counties, will hold their first rodeo at Red Rock Park in Gallup. With 700 participants we are expecting over 4,000 rodeo enthusiasts and plenty of entertainment to compliment the event. This is the first year that Gallup will be a co-host with the Grants Fire and Ice Bike Rally on July 15 and 16. The Rally has exceeded 30,000 people and is looking to become a regional event. Gallup’s activities will feature a Poker Run and biker games with a Route 66 festival of music, food and drink. Throughout the year the Gallup Community Concert Association brings musicians and performers from around the world, from the U.S.A. Ballet to the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The downtown arts community also hosts a monthly Arts Crawl with galleries holding extended hours and offering snacks for local art browsers. The Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Office also holds monthly Fine Indian Art Sales that attract collectors from around the nation. Gallup is a truly diverse and unique community. We have plenty to offer our guests with some of the largest rodeos in the southwest, outdoor adventures, and the finest native arts in the world.
clockwise from top: Barrel racing at Red Rock Park during the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial; Native American dancers perform for the non-motorized downtown parade during the Ceremonial; Koshare, Gallup’s own hot air balloon; The Wild Thing Bull Riding is undoubtedly for the tough guys and gals; flags adorn a braided horse’s tail for a rodeo parade; the Charity Invitational golf tournament for local healthcare programs continues to be one of the state’s largest fundraising events.
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Barrel Racing. 722-2228 57th Annual Lions Club Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Gallup Relay for Life. 863-3075 Navajo Nation PRCA Rodeo. 928-871-6478 Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Wild Thing Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 15-17 Fire & Ice Bike Rally. 722-2228 Monster Truck. 722-2228 22-24 Motor Cross. 918-629-9930 Aug 3-7 84th Annual Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. 888-685-2564 www.indianceremonial.com Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Zuni Fair. 782-7238 Back to School Street Fair. 726-2048 Hubbell’s Trading Post Native American Arts Auction. 928-755-3475 Navajo Nation Fair. 928-871-7055 Powerline Technologies Convention. 863-5560 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Good Sam’s Annual Samboree at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 RMCHCS Golf Charity Invitational. 863-7283 Circus. 722-2228 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Gallup High School Cross Country Invitational Meet at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Rodeo College Finals at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Youth Fair. 722-2228 Taste of Gallup. 722-2228 New Mexico Athletic Association State Cross Country Meet at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Kesmish Festival. 928-871-7941 Red Rock Balloon Rally at Red Rock Park. 800-380-498 www.redrockballoonrally.com Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Pyramid Rock 5k Run. 722-222 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade in Downtown Gallup. 722-2228 Reunion of Masters-SWIF. 722-2228 Fine Art Expo. 722-2228 UNM Holiday Magic. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302
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INDIAN CEREMONIAL
Wholesale and Retail Southwest Jewelry • Rugs • Baskets Kachinas • 14k Gold & Diamonds 612 W. Wilson Gallup, NM 87301
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Where we treat you like family, and not just like a friend Your hosts Mickey & Jeanne Fuhs P.O. Box 492 Fort Wingate, NM 87316
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SINCE 1922, GALLUP HAS BEEN A yearly gathering place for Native American tribes from all over the United States and Mexico. They come here for four days and five nights of celebration featuring traditional dancing, rodeos, parades, exhibits and Native American food. These days, over 50 tribes participate in the event held at Red Rock Park in August. The Ceremonial Indian Dances are colorful, exciting and professionally performed. The events emphasize tradition and authenticity, and offer unforgettable photo opportunities that are not available anywhere else in the world. The spirited, fast-paced contest PowWows offer a look at another side of Indian Dancing. A juried art show in the exhibit hall of the auditorium displays handmade jewelry, pottery, baskets, rugs, kachinas, sand paintings, fine art and sculpture. At the Indoor and Outdoor Marketplace and the Ceremonial Showroom, dealers and craftspeople present the country’s most complete and varied collection of top quality handmade Indian merchandise. Selected artists demonstrate the creation of various arts and crafts. All areas open at 10 a.m. daily, giving you time for breakfast in Gallup before taking the short drive to Red Rock Park. The celebration also includes five allIndian professional rodeos, and Saturday’s parade in downtown Gallup is the only allIndian non-mechanized parade in America. A Ceremonial Queen Contest, special Art Previews, delicious Indian foods, a hands-on activities center and educational programs round out the bill at this phenomenal gathering. For more information, a brochure and a list of accommodations, call the Ceremonial office at (888) 685-2564.
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Restaurant-Lounge • Armand Ortega’s Indian Shop El Rancho Hotel is a member of The National Historic Places and is the most enchanting hotel in the Southwest.
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RODEO RED ROCK PARK HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS! NOW in its 57th year, the annual Gallup Lion’s Club Rodeo is the largest amateur rodeo in the Southwest. The Rodeo Parade will be held in downtown Gallup on Saturday, June 11. This year’s rodeo the kicks off on Flag Day, June 14, and runs through Saturday night, June 18 at Red Rock Park. For four days and nights, over 800 contestants compete in categories including Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. A variety of events in the Youth Rodeo include Steer Riding, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Breakaway Team Roping and Barrel Racing. There’s also a Barnyard Scramble, and the crowd favorite - Wooly Riding! - occurs nightly. That’s a lot of fun and excitement by itself, but there’s more to this outstanding event than just great rodeo action. Following Saturday’s parade in downtown Gallup, the Lions Club serves good oldfashioned outdoor barbeque to over 1,000 hungry rodeo fans. There are also dances Friday and Saturday nights (June 17 and 18) featuring live county and western music. Back at the arena, the rodeo special events include a Kids’ Night, a Seniors’ Night, and nightly raffle drawing for over $50,000 in prizes. The Gallup Lions Club has been helping the community with its hard work and generosity since 1945. It currently supports over forty community projects. For more information contact the Gallup Chamber of Commerce at www.gallupnm.org, or the Lions Club at www.galluplions.org GVG38
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12th Annual WI LD J U N E 8 - 9, 2005
TH ING RED ROCK PARK THE RUMBLING SOUND YOU HEAR AROUND GALLUP EVERY JULY IS ninety tons of the most notorious bad bulls in the country shaking the ground at Red Rock Park. The “Wild Thing” is back again, and it’ll knock your socks off. Now in its 12th year, Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding continues to thrive. Organizer and former pro bull rider Larry Peterson estimates that the event has grown 10 to 15 per cent a year for the last ten years, largely through word of mouth. People from all over the country plan their vacations around the Wild Thing. Approximately $23,000 in prize money for two nights’ work brings out the best of the professional bad boys and bulls. The bull riding contests are a blaze of music, courageous effort and non-stop action. Rodeo clown Tony Johnson keeps the crowd in stitches. A spectacular fireworks display soars above the park’s huge rock formations, and has been known to stop traffic on the highway miles away. Parking is hosted by the Manuelito Children’s Home, and concessions by the Gallup Christian School. The event is the biggest fund-raiser of the year for both these non-profit organizations. A perennial crowd favorite is a little contest called Cowboy Poker. Four cowboys sit at a card table in the center of the arena. A wild bull is let loose, and the last cowboy to leave the table wins the pot! Wilder and more wicked than ever, this year’s Wild Thing is coming July 8 and 9, 2005. GVG39
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BALLOON RALLY 2005 MARKS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY of the Red Rock Balloon Rally. It began as an effort by four individuals to share the unique flying challenges offered in the
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incredible red rock formations east of Gallup. Since then it has grown into the second largest balloon rally in the world,
“Toadlena is to Navajo Rugs what Paris is to Haute Couture.”
-Arizona Highways, July 1974 Rug Issue
with 200 balloons participating. Red Rock Park, with its massive sandstone bluffs and deep canyons, is the perfect backdrop for the colorful spectacle viewed by thousands yearly. Invitations to the event are highly prized by balloon pilots worldwide. The rally has received numerous awards, including “Best Balloon Event in The West”,
Box 8014 • Newcomb, New Mexico 87455 A short one-hour drive from Gallup, Window Rock, or Farmington
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Association, which hosts the event, has been helping the Gallup community since 1981, partnering with many non-profit groups and contributing tens of thousands of dollars to their fund raising efforts. The Association is run by an all-volunteer committee and has never had a paid staff, which speaks loudly of the dedication of its members. The Balloon Rally schedule of events includes mass ascensions, balloon glows and competitions, with handcrafted Native American arts and crafts items as prizes. Admission is free. 1 (800) 380-4989.
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Gallup already has a great rodeo calendar, but it just keeps on getting better. This year for the first time, Gallup and Red Rock Park will proudly host the Wrangler Junior High School Rodeo Finals. Set for July 5-8, this
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A Project of the Southwest Indian Foundation
Located in the Old Train Station 200 East Historic Highway 66 Gallup, New Mexico. Story Teller Museum and Gift Shop, Gallery of the Masters, Kiva Cinema, Angela’s Café Con Leche, and other exhibits Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Live Music in the Café Friday. Evenings Live Nightly Indian Dances at 7pm in the Outdoor Dance Pavilion just East of the Building Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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ARMOND ORTEGA'S INDIAN SHOP Inside the El Rancho Hotel 1000 East 66 Ave. 863-9311 ART ORTEGA'S Navajo Travel Plaza 3360 West Hwy. 66 863-3118 INDIAN TOUCH OF GALLUP 106 W. Hwy. 66 www.indiantouchofgallup.com 722-6807 JOE MILO’S WHITE WATER TRADING CO. South of Gallup, 17 miles on Hwy 602 Historic Post Office in Trading Post www.joemilo.com joemilo@cia-g.com 1-888-Joe -Milo NAVAJO PARK TRADING POST Located 22 miles North of Kayenta , Arizona 435-727-3468 PUEBLO OF ZUNI ARTS & CRAFTS P.O. Box 425 Hwy 53 Zuni, NM 87327 www.puebloofzuniarts.com 866-515-7675 505-782-5531 RAIN BIRD PAWN & TRADING CO. 1724 S 2nd St. www.rainbirdtrading.com 722-3292 RICHARDSON’S TRADING CO. 222 W Hwy 66 www.richardsonstrading.com 722-4762 SHUSH YAZ TRADING CO. 1304 W. Lincoln www.shushyaz.com 800-736-7027 722-0130 SILVER DUST TRADING CO. 120 W. Hwy. 66 sdtc@cnetco.com 722-4848 ELLIS TANNER TRADING CO. Hwy 602 Bypass www.etanner.com etanner@etanner.com 863-4434 TOADLENA TRADING POST AND MUSEUM Home of the Two Grey Hills One Hour drive from Gallup 505-789-3267
TRADING COMPANIES AL ZUNI 1603 W. Hwy. 6 863-9345 ALL TRIBES INDIAN CENTER 100 W. Hwy 66 722-6272 ANASAZI TRADERS 400 E. Hwy 66 800-777-6952 722-5772
LEYBA’S ALL INDIAN JEWELRY 725 E. Coal Ave. www.indian-jewelry.com 722-4579
ANDY’S TRADING CO. 612 W. Wilson Ave. 863-3762
M&M TRADING CO. 1218 E. Hwy 66 www.newmexicocarvings.com mmtrading@cnetco.com 863-4995
APACHE TRADING CO. INC. 206 W. Hwy. 66 722-4787
MARTINEZ INDIAN JEWELRY 300 W. Coal Ave. 722-5217
BUDGET SALES CO. 2616 W. Hwy. 66 722-6700
JOHNNY MURPHY’S TRADING CO. 1206 E. Hwy 66 www.johnnymurphytrading.com 722-5088
DESERT INDIAN TRADERS 1009 W. Hwy. 66 722-5554 DICK ELKINS SILVER INC. Thoreau, NM 87323 862-7419 FIRST AMERICAN TRADERS 198 E. Hwy 66 firstamerican@hotmail.com 722-6601 GALANIS TRADING CO. 101 W. Hwy. 66 galanis@cia-g.com 722-5464
NAVAJO ARTS & CRAFTS ENTERPRISE Window Rock Hwy 264 & Route 12 928-871-4090 NAVAJO CO-OP STORE P.O. Box 838 Thoreau, NM 87323 www.navajo-coop.org gathplac@cia-g.com 800-862-5763 862-8075
GALLUP INDIAN PLAZA 3800 E. Hwy. 66 863-2003
NAVAJO SHOPPING CENTER North of Gallup, 3 miles on Hwy 491 www.navajoshop.com 863-6897
GALLUP JEWELRY & PAWN 117 W. Coal Ave. 722-3366 GALLUP TRADING CO. 215 South 3rd. St. 722-5992 HALONA PLAZA Shalako Drive - PO Box 446 Zuni, NM 87327 782-4547 • 800-752-3278 www.halona.com HAWIKUH TRADING CO. Wholesale Only P.O. Box 889 Ramah, NM 87321 www.hawikuh.com 783-4030 INDIAN DEN TRADING CO. 1208 E. Hwy 66 722-4141 INDIAN JEWELERS SUPPLY 601 E. Coal Ave. www.ijsinc.com 800-545-6540 722-4451
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INDIAN VILLAGE 2209 W. Hwy 66 www.buyindian.com info@buyindian.com 722-5524
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POW WOW INDIAN JEWELRY 1821 W Hwy 66 863-442
THUNDERBIRD SUPPLY 1907 W Hwy. 66 www.tbscorp.com 722-4323
QUINTANA’S INDIAN ARTS 1727 S. 2nd. St. www.quintanas.com 722-2028 RAINBOW TRADING CO. HWY 371 Rose St. www.rainbowtrading.com 862-7119
A TOUCH OF SANTA FE MANUFACTURING 814 S. 2nd St. www.atouchofsantafe.com 722-6999
RED SHELL JEWELRY/ CASH PAWN 118 W. Hwy 66 www.redshelljewelry.com redshell@cia-g.com 722-6963 RUDEAU’S PAWN 2006 E. Hwy 66 722-6811 RUNNING BEAR 1010 W. Hwy 66 runningbear@cnetco.com 722-3878 DONALD E. SHARP ENTERPRISES Wholesale Box 810 - 12 Green Valley Dr Ramah, NM 783-4034 SHI’MA TRADERS 216 W. Coal Ave. www.shimatraders.com shimatraders@cnetco.com 722-5500
TRAILBLAZER 212 S. 2nd St. www.trailblaz.com blazer@trailblaz.com 722-5051 TURNEY’S, INC. 207 S 3rd St. 863-6504 TURQUOISE VILLAGE Pueblo of Zuni 87327 www.turquoisevillage.com tvillage@osogrand 800-748-2405 505-782-5521 WHOLESALE INDIAN JEWELRY 1005 W. Coal Ave. 722-7284 WINFIELD TRADING CO. HCR 331-Box 3, Vanderwagen 87326) 778-5544 YAH-TA-HEY TRADING CO. Hwy 491 www.yahtaheytrading.com 722-3859
SILVA’S INDIAN JEWELRY HC-2 Box 2400 Thoreau NM 87323 800-578-7870
ZUNI MOUNTAIN TRADING CO. 9B Rose St. Thoreau, NM 87323 862-7766
NIZHONI TRADING CO. 1200 E. Hwy 66 722-5495
SILVER HOUSE 210 W. Hwy 66 722-2335
THE NUGGET GALLERY 1302 S. 2nd St. www.nuggetgallery.com 722-7369 863-3615
SILVERSTONE JEWELRY SUPPLY 801 E. Aztec Ave. 722-5452
GALLERIES & GIFT SHOPS THE ANTIQUE TOUCH BY KRISTINA 204 W. Coal Ave. 722-3084
PERRY NULL TRADING COMPANY & CASH PAWN 1710 S. 2nd St. www.pntrader.com pntrader@cnetco.com 863-5249 ORTEGA INDIAN MARKET 2107 W. Hwy 66 www.ortegasjewelry.com ortega@cia-g.com 722-9210 GILBERT ORTEGA’S INDIAN JEWELRY 3306 E Hwy 66 www.gilbertortegas.com 722-6666 PINO’S CURIOS & INDIAN TRADING 112 W. Hwy 66 863-5430
SOUTHWEST JEWELERS SUPPLY & PAWN 808East Hwy. 66 www.swjs.com sales@swjs.com 722-2569 T&R JEWELRY & PAWN Rio West Mall www.deadpawn.com 722-3473 TANNER’S INDIAN ARTS Joe Tanner By Appt. Only 237 W. Coal Ave. 863-6017 THUNDERBIRD JEWELRY 1923 W. Hwy 66 www.thunderbird-jewelry.com webmaster@thuderbirdjewelry.com 800-545-7998 722-4409
DENNY PINO’S GIFT SHOP 116 W. Hwy. 66 722-6455 NATIVE HANDS Co-OP 506 W. Hwy. 66 nativehandsco-op.org 722-4407 ext. 106 GALLERY OF PUEBLANO & STUDIO Box 1087 Zuni, NM 8732 782-215 KIVA GALLERIES 200-202 W Hwy 66 www.kiva-gallery.com 722-5577 SILVER BEAR STUDIO & GALLERY Pueblo of Zuni 87327 www.silverbearstudio.com 877-857-673 782-2869
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BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 3009 West Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 722-2221 • 800-722-6399
EL RANCHO HOTEL 1000 East Highway 66 Gallup, NM 87301 800-543-6351
BUDGET INN 3150 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-6631 40 rooms
EL RANCHO HOTEL 1000 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-9311 800-543-6351 www.elranchohotel.com Indian Jewelry store, historical country charm, AARP discount, Lounge 75 rooms
COLONIAL MOTEL 1007 W. Coal Ave. Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-6821 Close to restaurants, business district. 23 rooms
EL RANCHO MOTEL 1020 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-9311 800-543-6351 Next to the El Rancho Hotel 24 rooms
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DAYS INN-EAST 1603 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3891 800-DAYS-INN www.daysinn.com $10 fee for pets 78 rooms
BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 3009 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 722-2221 800-722-6300 www.bestwestern.com $10 fee for pets Enclosed garden, heated pool. Free hot breakfast buffet. Lounge 126 rooms HOLIDAY INN 2915 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 722-2201 800-HOLIDAY www.sixcontinents.com Free Hot Breakfast, Conference rooms, Lounge. 212 rooms
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2925 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-5021 Open all year, near restaurants. www.usarvpark.com (505) 863-5021
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McGaffey Area P.O. Box 492 Ft. Wingate, NM 87316 (505) 488-5600 www.zlazyb.com Cabins sleep 6 to 8 8 rooms *Gallup and the surrounding areas are all 505 area code
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COMFORT INN-WEST 3208 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-0982 888-722-0982 www.comfortinn.com $5 fee for pets 51 rooms
Z LAZY B GUEST RANCH McGaffey Area P.O. Box 492 Ft. Wingate, NM 87316 (505) 488-5600 www.zlazyb.com Cabins sleep 6 to 8 8 rooms
DAYS INN-WEST 3201 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-6889 800-DAYS-INN www.the.daysinn.com gallup 05738 Hot tub, $10 fee for pets 74 rooms ECONO LODGE 3103 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-3800 www.newmexico-lodging.com $5 fee for pets 51 rooms ECONOMY INN 1709 W. Hwy.66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-9301 50 rooms
STANDARD & ECONOMY AMBASSADOR MOTEL 1601 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-3843 40 rooms BEST WESTERN ROYAL HOLIDAY 1903 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 505-722-4900 800-528-1234 www.newmexico-lodging.com 50 rooms
LA QUINTA INN 3880 E. Hwy. 66, Exit 26 off I-40, Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-2233 Restaurants near by www.laquinta.com 65 rooms
TRAVELODGE 3275 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-2100 800-578-7878 www.the.travelodge.com/ gallup08845 $8 Fee for pet 50 rooms
MICROTEL INN 3270 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-2600 www.microtelgallup.com 53 rooms
THE INN AT HALONA P.O. Box 446 Zuni, NM 87327 (505) 782-4547 800-752-3278 www.halona.com Uniquely located in the middle of Zuni Pueblo. Full service with food, beverage and meeting rooms 8 rooms
RAMADA LIMITED 1440 W. Maloney Ave. Gallup, NM 87301 800-2-RAMADA Conference room, elevator www.the.ramada. com/gallup 60 rooms RED ROOF INN 3304 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-7765 / 800-RED ROOF $5 fee for pets www.redroof.com 103 rooms REDWOOD LODGE 907 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-5411 20 rooms
EL CORONADO MOTEL 823 E. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-5510 5 rooms
SHALIMAR INN 2618 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-4493 30 rooms
GOLDEN DESERT MOTEL 1205 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-6606 30 rooms
SLEEP INN 3820 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3535 800-753-3746 Exit 26 - Next to Denny’s Restaurant $8 Fee for pets www.sleepinn.com 61 rooms
Full Breakfast/Dining
BED & BREAKFAST
MOTEL 6 3306 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-4492 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com 80 rooms
ROADRUNNER MOTEL 3012 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 1 mile west of I-40, Exit 26. Restaurant next door, heated pool,(505) 863-3804 36 rooms
AMBASSADOR INN 1500 W. Maloney Ave. Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 726-1000 www.newmexico-lodging.com 70 rooms
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SUPER 8 MOTEL 1715 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-5300 $5 fee for pets www.newmexico-lodging.com 72 rooms
EL CAPITAN MOTEL 1300 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-6828 $5 Fee for pets 42 rooms
HACIENDA MOTEL 2510 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-5900 32 rooms
BEST WESTERN RED ROCK INN 3010 E. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-7600 800-528-1234 www.newmexicolodging.com $7 fee for pets 110 rooms
HOWARD JOHNSON INN I-40 at Exit 16 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-6801 Next to 24-hr restaurant www.hojo.com 40 rooms
SUNSET MOTEL 1305 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3012 22 rooms
Pets Welcome
Propane
Pool
CIMARRON ROSE B&B Scenic Route 53 (505) 783-4770 800-856-5776 www.cimarronrose.com
2 rooms
STAUDER’S NAVAJO LODGE HC32-Box 1 Continental Divide 87312 (505) 862-7553 www.rainbirdtrading.com 2 rooms ZUNI MOUNTAIN LODGE P.O. Box 5114 Thoreau 87323 (505) 862-7616 www.cia-g.com/ ~zuniml 10 rooms APACHE CANYON RANCH A Country Inn #4 Canyon Drive, Laguna, NM 87026 800-808-8310 7 rooms
RV PARKS & CABINS EL MORRO RV PARK & CAFE Rte. 2 Box 44 Ramah, NM 87321 (505) 783-46 12 miles east of El Morro National Mon. KOA CAMPGROUND 3900 E. Hwy. 66, Exit 26 off I-40 (505) 722-2333 Near restaurant. Propane sales. www.koa.com RED ROCK PARK P.O. Box 10 Church Rock, NM 87311 (505) 863-9330 5 miles east of Gallup at the base of the red cliffs USA RV PARK 2925 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-5021 Open all year, near restaurants. www.usarvpark.com AAA Discount
Restaurants
DENNY’S RESTAURANT Two Locations 3810 East Hwy. 66 863-8858 836 North Hwy. 491 722-6945 DINE GRILL 1323 East Hwy. 66 726-1097
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DOMINIC’S DOWNTOWN CAFE 303 West Coal Ave. 722-0117 EAGLE CAFÉ 220 West Hwy. 66 722-3220 EARL’S RESTAURANT 1400 East Hwy. 66 863-4201 EL DORADO RESTAURANT 1805 West Hwy. 66 722-3825
KING DRAGON RESTAURANT 828 North Hwy. 491 863-6300
PARAMOUNT LIQUOR 3090 West Hwy. 66 863-6632
Kansas City Smoke House BBQ 1500 South 2nd St. 863-5843
ROADRUNNER CAFÉ 3014 East Hwy. 66 722-7309
WEST END DONUT & DELI SHOP Open 24 Hours 3006 West Hwy. 66 722-3233
ROCKET CAFE 1719 South 2nd Street 722-8972
TRUCK STOPS/ TRAVEL CENTERS
SIZZLER FAMILY STEAK HOUSE 926 North Hwy. 491 722-6498 MEXICAN Don Diego’s 801 West Hwy. 66 722-5517 EL SOMBRERO RESTAURANT 1201 West Hwy. 66 863-4554 GARCIA’S SUNSET GRILL 1605 West Hwy. 66 863-4070 GENARO’S CAFÉ 600 West Hill Street 863-6761 GORDO’S RESTAURANT 800 West Coal Ave. 722-5169 LA BARRACA RESTAURANT 1303 EAST HWY. 66 722-5083 LA FIESTA RESTAURANT 820 North Hwy. 491 726-8130 PANZ ALEGRA 1202 East Hwy. 66 722-7229
COUNTRY PRIDE – TRAVEL CENTERS 3404 W Hwy 66 863-6801
LOVE’S COUNTRY STORE, BASKIN ROBBINS ICE CREAM, SUBWAY AND A&W I-40 at Exit 16 863-3849 ORTEGA’ S NAVAJO TRAVEL PLAZA 3360 West Hwy. 66 863-3118 PILOT TRUCK STOP I-40 at Exit 39 863-1100
SPORTS LOUNGE/ NIGHT LIFE CITY LIGHTS LOUNGE & SPORTS BAR Located in the Holiday Inn 2915 West Hwy. 66 722-2201 CLASS ACT Inside the Rio West Mall 863-2969 DON DIEGO’S LOUNGE 801 East Hwy. 66 722-5517
VIRGIE’S LOUNGE 2720 West Hwy. 66 863-5152
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Two Locations 2504 East Hwy. 66 1050 N. Hwy. 491 722-5707 863-5515 LONG JOHN SILVER’S Seafood 1514 East Hwy. 66 722-6831
BIG CHEESE PIZZA 1316 Metro Ave. 722-4451
MCDONALD’S Four Locations Inside Wal-Mart 2614 West Hwy. 66 2300 East Hwy. 66 700 North Hwy. 491
DOMINO’S PIZZA 1610 East Hwy. 66 722-4443
ORANGE JULIUS Located in Rio West Mall 722-6501
ONE OF A KIND PIZZA Located in Rio West Mall 722-9258
ROUTE 66 DRIVE-IN 1301 West Hwy 66 863-9932
PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA 2102 East Hwy. 66 722-2323
SONIC DRIVE-IN Three Locations 1901 West Hwy. 66 1001 North Hwy 491, 2404 East Hwy. 66
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PLAZA CAFÉ 1501 West Hwy. 66 722-6240
PURITAN BAKERY 206 West Coal Ave. 863-4671
SPORTS PAGE LOUNGE 1400 South 2nd Street Open 1 PM to 1 AM 722-3853
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ROOKIES SPORTS BAR Located in the BW Inn & Suites 3009 West Hwy. 66 722-2221
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SUPER BUFFET 1314 Metro Ave. 863-8889
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Dairy Queen Plus Two Locations 1060 N. Hwy 491 2000 E. Hwy 66
PIZZA HUT Two Locations 1510 East Hwy. 66 715 N Hwy. 491 722-7731 722-7761
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PAL JOEY’S LOUNGE & SPORTS BAR 1648 South 2nd Street 722-6383
PIZZA WAREHOUSE 826 North Hwy. 491 722-5566
FAST FOOD
BLAKE’S LOTABURGER Four Locations 1925 West Hwy. 66 810 South 2nd Street 2618 East Hwy. 66 1111 West Lincoln BURGER KING Two Locations 2400 East Hwy. 66 801 North Hwy. THE CHILI FACTORY In the Rio West Mall 722-5475 CALIFORNIA CHINESE 1020 Maloney Ave. 863-0888
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THE COFFEE HOUSE 203 W. Coal Ave. 726-0291
FURR’S CAFETERIA 505 North Hwy. 491 722-4349
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CORN DOG PLUS 7 Located in the Rio West Mall 722-9052
GOLDEN CORRAL 600 North 11th St. 863-3335
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CANTON CHINESE RESTAURANT 809 Metro Ave. 722-4040
PEE WEE’S KITCHEN 1644 South 2nd Street 863-9039
GOODFELLAS SPORTS LOUNGE 1206 East Hwy. 66 863-0385
CAFETERIA/ BUFFET
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CACTUS ROSE In the Holiday Inn 2915 West Hwy. 66 722-2201
OLYMPIC KITCHEN 3200 West Hwy. 66 863-2584
CHURCH’S FRIED CHICKEN Two Locations 1203 East Hwy. 66 1015 North Hwy. 491
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AVALON RESTAURANT 1104 East Hwy. 66 863-5072
MY SISTER’S PLACE 2150 East Hwy. 66 863-2535
EL RANCHO LOUNGE In the El Rancho Hotel 1000 East Hwy. 66 863-9311
VIRGIE’S RESTAURANT 2720 West Hwy. 66 863-5152
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MARIA’S RESTAURANT 110 West Coal Ave. 722-6135
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ANGELA’S CAFÉ Located in the Gallup Cultural Center 201 East Hwy. 66 722-7526
KING DRAGON RESTAURANT 828 North Hwy. 491 863-6300
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GRANDPA’S GRILL 2001 East Aztec Ave. 863-2151
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NEW MEXICO STEAKHOUSE Located in the BW Inn & Suites 3009 W. Hwy 66 722-2221
EL RANCHO HOTEL RESTAURANT 1000 East Hwy. 66 863-9311
SUBWAY SANDWICHES Two Locations Rio West Mall 2206 West Hwy. 66 722-3308 863-2885 TACO BELL Three Locations 914 East Hwy. 66, 838 North Hwy. 491 3095 West Hwy. 66 WENDY’S OLD FASHIONED Hamburgers Two Locations 2410 East Hwy 66 863-3496 985 North Hwy 491 726-1071 WIMPY’S ICE CREAM Wimpy’s Hamburgers Located in Rio West Mall
TRANSPORTATION Located at the Gallup Municipal Airport 2111 West Hwy 66 722-4896 BUDGET CAR RENTAL 726-1916 GALLUP FLYING SERVICE 863-6578 ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR 722-5820 PRICE KING CAR RENTAL 722-7701
TRANSPORTATION Located at the Gallup Cultural Center 200 East Hwy. 66 836-4131 AMTRAK RAIL LINE 800-872-7245 GREYHOUND BUS LINES 863-3761 800-231-2222 NAVAJO TRANSIT SYSTEM 928-729-4005 LUNA TAXI COMPANY 722-9777
MEDICAL REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL 1901 Red Rock Drive 863-7000 800-571-7000 WALGREEN’S PHARMACY Zecca Plaza – West Hwy. 66 722-3823
PET CARE
CEDAR ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER 722-7786 Emergency 863-5520
EMERGENCY
Dial 911 GALLUP FIRE DEPARTMENT 722-4195 GALLUP POLICE DEPT. 722-2231
GENERAL INFORMATION
GALLUP VISITORS CENTER Located in the Gallup Culture Center 200 East Hwy. 66 863-3841 800-242-4282 GALLUP-MCKINLEY CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 103 West Hwy. 66 722-2228 800-380-4989
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Delivery
Credit Cards Accepted
Liquor
Beer & Wine
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SHEEP HERDER TALES TH E WOMAN, TH E WI FE, TH E M OTH E R FROM A STORY BY RAY BALDWIN LOUIS PHOTO BY GARY LANGSTON
Her early life was hard, but after living for eighty years, my grandmother talks of her childhood with enthusiasm and pride. She experienced many hardships throughout her life. She remembers her desire to learn how to weave a rug as a young girl of ten. It was her duty as a woman to learn this great art, for it would sustain her and her family throughout life. It has done so. Even though her husband worked, she toiled and labored continuously with her rugs until, by the time she was in her twenties, she could weave a rug in one day. She, as a woman, a wife, and a mother, was the strength of the home. She held everything together. Along with weaving she cared for the livestock, which eventually numbered some 375 head of sheep and eight horses. As a young girl she had learned well. She was disciplined and was taught how to endure bitter times. When she was six, one of her primary responsibilities was caring for the sheep. She knew life was going to be hard because she listened many times to the old wise ones as they spoke of continuous changes in the future for the Navajo people. She recalls them speaking of the need for young people to strengthen themselves, to better themselves, and to challenge the new times: “Try hard. We cannot always live like this; there will be continuous changes. You must endure these hardships. If you are ever to accomplish any task, it is up to you; you cannot forever look back to settle your problems. If your mind is strong, if you feed into it good things, you will know the good in life; and the good that you do will make you free, and you will have no sorrow.” Many times in the warmth of our hogan, Grandmother spoke of her days as a young girl, emphasizing the need for me to listen carefully so that I could learn from her experiences as well as understand her reasons for the harsh treatment she gave me while learning the ways of The People. She accepted life as it was given, and with what she had—one small pan, a cup and a bowl—she made the best of life without complaint. She was taught to do that; it was the way of her people, and they expected no less and no more.
As a child, Ray Baldwin Louis was raised in the traditional Navajo way. He wrote a series of fascinating short stories about Navajo life and the experiences of his youth. You can read them all on the Discover Navajo website, www.discovernavajo.com. Our thanks to Mr. Louis and Discover Navajo for this excerpt.
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