Gallup Written by Sally Noe Old Gallup photo courtesy Sally Noe
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THIS YEAR, 2006, CROSS COUNTRY AUTOMOBILE TRAVELERS ARE INVITED TO
below: Early Gallup, facing west on Route 66 between First and Second Streets. opposite above: Rex Museum. opposite below: The Historic El Rancho Hotel on the famous Highway Route 66.
rediscover Route 66. From Chicago to LA the grandfather of our national highway system will celebrate its 80th birthday. For all of the 80 years Gallup's automobile travelers have traced the original roadway on the miles through our downtown--railroad on the north, east and westbound traffic lanes separating the businesses on the south. Gallup's Route 66 has been crossed by every vehicle that has ever moved through our town in any direction. Route 66, formerly Railroad Avenue, is still the single east-west roadway through our present day fourteen mile city limits. Other New Mexico communities have shifted business districts and residential areas or been bypassed over the years, but in our town the 100+ year-old one and two-story business buildings still guard our original national highway route. Settled in 1881, Gallup was never a company town. Even though our coal was shipped by rail to the generators, smelters, and households of towns from Missouri to the Pacific, we were a business town. Gallup merchants provided for the wants, needs, and entertainment of surrounding mine camp personnel, reservation residents, and local families. Hotels provided traveler accommodations. Street side businesses provided the rest, for Gallup was located 135 miles from a meal, fuel, tools, or entertainment.
Photo courtesy of Sally Noe
With the growing family automobile traffic new demands brought campgrounds, gas stations,
Rediscover Route 66. “Every local street still deadends
on Route 66.
One hundred trains a day trace the original Route 66 through town.�
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Celebrating Eighty Years
movie houses, reservation rugs and crafts, and, recently, fast food. Today our community distributes 85% of all Native American craft sold worldwide. We still ship coal from the area mines. We are known worldwide for our art and entertainment. Every local street still deadends on Route 66. 100 trains a day trace the original Route 66 through town. Hundreds of drivers per day turn off I-40 to stretch their legs, eat a meal and mix with the local population. New Mexico may have "a city different," but Gallup, New Mexico is a "different city." right top: Historic Richardson’s Trading Post displays its Route 66 era neon signage. right center: Murals and museum pieces enhance a city parking lot adjoining the Rex Museum. right bottom, from left: A flare of neon illuminates the front of Gallup’s Chamber of Commerce; Route 66 businesses haved maintained the 50’s and 60’s era neon lighting. Photos this page by Joe Burgess GALLUP
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ABOUT THE COVER A portion of well-known artist Irving Bahe’s mural in downtown Gallup. The full mural “Ceremonial”, honoring the world famous Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, is located on the Ceremonial building between Second and Third Streets on Coal Avenue. Cover photo by Gary Langston
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OLD 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 Native Heritage Trail Byway The R.C. Gorman Library Collection at Diné College Gallup Pawn Map of Gallup Map of Four Corners Area The City of Murals Be Sargent Walking Tour Outdoor Activities Area Events 85th Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial 58th Annual Lions Club Rodeo 13th Annual "Wild Thing" 26th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally The Wrangler Jr. High School Rodeo The High Desert Trail System
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Welcome from the Mayor 2006 Calendar of Events Traders and Galleries Accomodations Restaurants,Transportation and Other Services
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DAY TOUR 1: PUEBLO OF ZUNI 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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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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GALLUP V I S I T O R ’ S
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Published exclusively for The City of Gallup as a supplement to the New Mexico Traveler
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 Frank Gonzales City Councilor-District 4 Eric Honeyfield City Manager George Kozeliski City Manager Larry Binkley Assistant City Manager Director of Administrative Services
CITY OF GALLUP OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
Dear Visitor:
Gallup Development Commission
On behalf of the Gallup City Council and the Citizens of Gallup,it is my pleasure to welcome you to Gallup, New Mexico.
Glen Benefield Director Maxine Armstrong Touchine Administrative Assistant
Please join us as we celebrate the cultures of our neighbors, the Navajo Nation and the Hopi, Zuni, Acoma and Laguna Pueblos. Attend the Outdoor Summer Nightly Indian Dances and the country’s premier Native American event, the Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.
Executive Committee Sandy Chavez Charles High Dr. Peter Tempest Exofficios Prakash Sundaram Herb Mosher Tim T. Hagaman Members at Large Mohammad Aysheh Barry Butler Sammy Chioda Dave Dallago, Jr. Doug Decker Claudia Klesert Paul McCollum Jackie McKinney Lisa Rodriguez Brad Vergien Raymond Yazzie Brett Newberry Mary Ann Armijo
Gallup is an international source for Native American art. There are more than 100 shops teeming with handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry, pottery and world famous Navajo rugs. Enjoy the more than 20 pieces of intriguing public art scattered throughout the City. Sample our wide variety of restaurants and cuisines and savor the best Mexican food in the Southwest! If you are the adventurous type, consider taking a hot air balloon ride in the Red Rocks or experiencing our world class venues for mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking. Welcome to Gallup, we are a gateway to adventure in many forms. 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.
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Population, from the 2004 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
above: "Native American Trading", one the new downtown Gallup Murals located on the Joe Tanner building, at the corner of Third Street and Coal Avenue. One of Gallup's favorite artists, Chester Kahn painted the mural of the history of trading in the area.
Nearby parks & recreation: Red Rock Park
A GLIMPSE OF GALLUP
Colleges and Universities: University of New MexicoGallup Branch, Western New Mexico UniversityGallup Campus
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:
Fun Facts and Interesting Items
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)
PAINT THE TOWN Gallup has more pieces of WPA artwork than any other city in New Mexico.
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) Mosque (1)
“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. 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 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. 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.
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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-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce Building, 103 West Historic Route 66, Gallup, NM 87301 (800) 242-4282 www.gallupnm.org Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce (505) 722-2228 • (800) 380-4989 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) 722-3839
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Pueblo of Zuni DAY TOUR 1
Zuni Pueblo 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. 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 features monumental murals of Zuni kachinas as well as Spanish-influenced architectural details. The A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center is an independent enterprise of the Zuni people. The 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
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Experience Zuni! “Zuni Pueblo is the largest of the nineteen New Mexico Pueblos. ”
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right: The Old Zuni Mission was built in 1629 and restored in 1965. opposite: The famous Zuni Olla Maidens in all their finery. Photography by Joe Burgess
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posts. The museum is open to the public Monday through Friday, 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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Authentic Zuni jewelry and fetishes directly from the source — the Pueblo of Zuni. Visit the people that have been living in the same area for 9,000 years. Handmade jewelry with natural stones inlaid in sterling silver and gold. Fetishes carved from variety of stones, shell, wood and antler. 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
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PUEBLO OF ZUNI / DAY TOUR 1
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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.
MCGAFFEY AREA IN THE ZUNI MOUNTAINS
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
PUEBLO OF ZUNI ARTS & CRAFTS
505-488-5600
This showroom of authentic contemporary Zunimade 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
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HALONA PLAZA AND THE INN AT HALONA
EVENTS Jul 28-30 Aug 24-27 Oct 7-8 Nov 23 Dec TBA December
Zuni Cultural Arts Expo. 782-7238 Zuni Fair. 782-7238 Zuni Fall Festival & Arts Market. 782-7238 Zuni Christmas Lights Parade. 782-7238 Deshkwi/Fasting, All businesses closed! Late and late June. 782-7238
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
top, left: A Zuni Olla Maidens getting ready for a parade; center, left:The Zuni Queens in full traditional dress; center, right: The cover of the first Spirit of Zuni magazine; bottom, left: A portion of a Zuni painting.
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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
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.
JOE MILO’S WHITE WATER TRADING CO. 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
Scenic Route 53 DAY TOUR 2
A trail studded with natural wonders, this trip starts the same as Day Tour 1 but makes a loop eastward from Highway 602 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!
The Ancient Way. “You will see legacies of
ancient cultures and living history carved in stone.”
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left: Ramah Lake, located two and a half miles northeast of the town, offers fishing, boating and picnicking.
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El Malpais National Monument Volcanic eruptions occurring over time created the landscape called El Malpais. These lava flows formed unique ecosystems and shaped human perceptions.
El Malpais Information Center Open Daily 8:30 – 4:30 • 505-783-4774 11000 Ice Caves Road • Grants, NM 87020
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.
Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center The Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center provides a gateway to exploring the recreational & cultural opportunities which abound in this part of the state. This multi-agency center provides area information, exhibits, maps, books, videos, & programs.
Open Daily 8-5 MST 9-6 MDT • 505-876-2783 1900 East Santa Fe Avenue • Grants, NM 87020
El Morro National Monument Commemorating 100 years as a National Monument in 2006.
Rising above the valley floor, Inscription Rock was a welcome landmark for weary travelers. A reliable water hole hidden at its base made it a popular resting place. Today, the petroglyphs & names inscribed by these travelers represent 1000 years of continued human use & occupation.
Open daily; hours vary with season • 505-783-4226 HC 61, Box 43 • Ramah, NM 87321
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.
EL MALPAIS NAT’L MONUMENT AND CONSERVATION AREA Farther to the east a few miles, you will come to El Malpais National Monument. 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.
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.
SCENIC ROUTE 53 / DAY TOUR 2
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6TH ANNUAL FIRE & ICE ROUTE 66 BIKE RALLY Hosted this year by the city of Grants, 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
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
GRANTS EVENTS Feb 17-18 May 6-7 Jul TBA 14-16 Sep 2-3 Oct 6-8 Dec 2-3
Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon. 800-748-2142 La Fiesta de Colores. 800-748-2141 Wild West Days. 800-748-2142 Fire & Ice Bike Rally, 800-550-3573 Bi-County Fair. 287-9266 Great Fall Chili Fiesta. 287-4802 Winter Arts and Crafts Fair. 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 Nat’l 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 Grants/Cibola County Chamber & Mining Museum 505-287-4802 800-748-2142 www.grants.org
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NATIVE HERITAGE TRAIL BYWAY YOUR ROUTE TO INDIAN COUNTRY! By Tom Kennedy
ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU WHERE THE PAST AND PRESENT MINGLE – a place where “history” in the Southwest literally began. Geologic time reveals itself around every bend. Ancient cultures emerged, thrived, disappeared, but their descendents still walk the old paths and practice treasured traditions. Encounter a rugged land that challenged European explorers who documented their story long before Plymouth Rock! This is Indian Country – and the Native Heritage Trail, the State’s newest “scenic byway,” awaits your explorations. Begin your journey at any of our “gateway” cities – Gallup, Grants, or Farmington – ideal “base camp” locations along the Native Heritage Trail. Enjoy a variety of excellent dining, lodging, and tour outfitter options for your excursions – whether for a couple of hours, days, or weeks. Follow the Native Heritage Trail to discover the essence of Indian Country on Acoma, Navajo, and Zuni lands. These ancient cultures have been here since the beginning of time but are equally comfortable in the world of iPods and HDTV! Discover world-class arts of Acoma pottery, Navajo weaving and silversmithing, and Zuni “fetish” stone carving, jewelry inlay, and more. Savor vistas from Acoma Sky City, imagine daily life at Chaco Canyon, or discover where Coronado first encountered Zuni’s ancestors. Experience this land of contrasts, stark beauty, and spectacular artistry. This is Indian Country and the Native Heritage Trail is your passport to adventure. Come explore! above: Shiprock on the Navajo Reservation rises 1500 feet above the valley floor. It plays a strong part in the Navajo folklore, having saved the Navajo at one point from its enemies.
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Timeless Chaco Canyon DAY TOUR 3
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, plaza, kivas and residential buildings up to five stories tall, but time has stood still since the “Ancient Ones” left Chaco Canyon over eight hundred years ago. This was the land of the ancient Pueblos (Anasazi” is the Navajo term). For three hundred years, the ancestors of our modern Pueblo Indians presided over a ceremonial and civic center that linked over one hundred communities throughout the Four Corners by roads, trade, and a shared culture. In the late 1200s, the people left this remarkable place behind as they migrated to new centers, but Chaco is still alive in the songs and history of Pueblo cultures today. When you go to Chaco the past will come alive and speak to you. 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. Information provided by the staff at Chaco Canyon.
Land of the Anasazi. “Time has stood still
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since the Ancient Ones abandoned Chaco Canyon.”
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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.
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 640-acre 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. opposite: Chaco Canyon, the Land of the Anasazi. above: Eldon, a young Native American dancer.
TIMELESS CHACO CANYON / DAY TOUR 3
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Window Rock and Historic Hubbell Trading Post DAY TOUR 4
Named for its famous local sandstone formation, Window Rock, Arizona, is the capitol 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.
The Earth’s Center. “Hubbell's is the oldest
continuously operated trading post in the Navajo Nation.”
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Rock, the center of the Navajo Nation.opposite, top: The Rug Room at the Historic Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, Arizona.
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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.
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NAVAJO CAPITOL 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 Rangerguided 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, fortresslike 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. Located three miles North of Gallup on Hwy 491. WINDOW ROCK / DAY TOUR 4
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Canyon de Chelly DAY TOUR 5
The floor of 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”!
An oasis in the desert. “The Anasazi basketmakers
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lived here until the 12th century.”
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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.
The R.C.
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Library Collection AT D I N E C O L L E G E New Horizions Poster by R.C. Gorman
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS
WINDOW ROCK The home of the sandstone formation of the same name, the city of Window Rock is the capitol 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 shortlived) 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 NAT’L 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 cafeteria-style 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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The country’s oldest and largest tribally controlled college is Diné College on the Navajo Reservation. Established in 1968, the main campus is located in Tsaile, Arizona, just east of Canyon de Chelly. There are six branch campuses located in Arizona and New Mexico. Prior to his death, internationally recognized Navajo artist R.C. Gorman donated paintings, sculpture and a literary collection consisting of various volumes of historic, artistic and literary significance to Diné College. The school enclosed a special section of its library for the R.C. Gorman Library Collection. The space also honors Gorman’s mother, Adelle Katherine Brown, and his father, artist Carl N. Gorman, one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. R.C. Gorman will certainly be missed, but his works will continue to inspire Navajo students for years. above: Gorman Lithograph "Chili a la Mode". left: Bust of R.C. Gorman by Ellie Hamilton. Artwork courtesy of Navajo Gallery, Taos, NM and the Library Collection at Dine College, Saile, AZ.
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GALLUP
PAWN
GALLUP’S ALTERNATIVE BANKING 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.
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A few of the established traders in the Gallup area include, from top left: Dave and Wade Elkins with Navajo Shopping Center, Joe Milosevich with Joe Milo's White Water Trading Co., Don Tanner with Shush Yaz Trading Co., Mattie and Bill Richardson with Richardson Trading Co. & Cash Pawn, from top right: Ellis Tanner with Ellis Tanner Trading Co., Michelle, Tony and Colin Tanner with T & R Market & Pawn and Ethel, Sheree and Lola with Rainbird Pawn & Trading Co.
Courtesy of City of Gallup, designed by Carrie House
A Historic Landmark...“Home of the Movie Stars”
Restaurant • Lounge • Banquet & Meeting Rooms • Armand Ortega’s Indian Shop 505-863-9311 800-543-6351 GVG24
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THE CITY OF
MURALS GALLUP, NEW MEXICO IS 125 YEARS young. We have always offered travelers, whether from near or far, a variety of fascinating opportunities to stop, look and listen. More than a bed and breakfast community, Gallup has been recognized world-wide for over 100 years as a premier source of handmade Zuni and Navajo turquoise and silver jewelry, superb rugs by Navajo weavers, traditional and crosscultural events and superior art works by individual artists. This past year, 2005, area artists were approached by Mayor Rosebrough and the City Council to create outdoor visions of our community and our nearby neighbors through a mural format. The outdoor project called for design and reproduction proposals for a variety of topics from which eight would be chosen. The eight projects would be placed on selected sites. Both public and privately owned buildings had already been chosen for their highly visible exterior wall space and appropriate location. The only stipulation for submitting an idea was that the artist/artists reside within 50 miles of Gallup. The volunteer selection committees were assigned to particular sites and an October completion date was set. Despite late spring freezes, hot summer days and a seasonal mix of high winds and blowing dust, ready or not, the selected artists mural designs were scheduled to be dedicated on October 22, 2005. Under the guidance of Be Sargent and the community advisors, the project began in late spring. Scaffolding might sway in the afternoon continued on page 28
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Written By Sally Noe Photography by Gary Langston, except where noted
top: Lloyd Moylan's “2000 sq.ft. WPA Mural”; middle: “The Coal Mining Era Mural” painted by Andrew Butler; bottom, left: “The Great Gallup Mural” painted by Paul Newman with the assistance of Steve Heil. bottom, right: “Gallup Community Life” painted by Eric Leon Sarracino. THE CITY OF ARTS
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this page, top: "The Navajo Code Talkers' " mural painted by artist Be Sargent; middle, left: The "Long Walk Home" mural painted by artist Richard K. Yazzie; middle, right: A self portrait of artist Chester Kahn included in the "Circle of Life" mural at the Ellis Tanner Trading Co.; bottom: A portion of "The Multi-Cultural Women's Mural" painted by artist Erica Rae Sykes. opposite, top: The "Ceremonial" mural painted by artist Irving Bahe; opposite, middle: “Zuni” by artist Geddy Epaloose is located at the Octavia Fellin Public Library on Second Street.
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winds or block sidewalks, but the murals began to take on a descriptive history of our community and its multicultural mix. The first to be completed just weeks before the October 22 dedication date was Paul Newman, artist of “Great Gallup” located on the west facing patio wall at City Hall. His vision was a blend of past memories and present realities of our distinctive community. All seven remaining murals were nearing completion by the October dedication date. The sites and topics would be completed before the year ended. All are within a five block driving or walking area of our downtown business district between Coal and Hill Streets and Second and Third Streets.
Photo by Lisa Rodriguez
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SARGENT By Gaye Brown de Alvarez
LOCATION OF MURALS
It’s an easy and interesting historic walk through the downtown area of Gallup. The following eight new murals are designated as the PARADE OF MURALS, and can be seen as follows: Great Gallup by artist Paul Newman with the assistance of Steve Heil on the west-facing wall of City Hall, located on Aztec Avenue and South Second Street. Gallup Community Life by artist Eric Leon Sarracino on the east-facing wall of City Hall, located on Aztec Ave. and South Second St. Zuni by artist Geddy Epaloose, located at the Octavia Fellin Public Library on Second Street. Long Walk Home by artist Richard K. Yazzie, located on Third and Hill Streets. Native American Trading by artist Chester Kahn, located at the Joe Tanner Building on the corner of Third Street and Coal Avenue. Ceremonial by artist Irving Bahe, located on the Ceremonial Building between Second and
Third Streets on Coal Avenue. Coal Mining Era by artist Andrew Butler, located on Coal Avenue on the American Bar alleyway, between Second and Third Streets. Multi-Cultural Women’s Mural by artist Erica Rae Sykes, located at the Children’s Library on Aztec Avenue.
OTHER GALLUP MURALS:
Circle of Light by Navajo artist Chester Kahn is located inside the Ellis Tanner Trading Co. Kahn’s images of Navajos in various walks of life compile a stunning work meant to inspire Navajo youth. Lloyd Moylan’s 2000 sq. ft. Mural is the largest remaining WPA mural in the State. The documentation of the multi-cultural history of the area through 1940 is located in the Courtroom at the McKinley County Courthouse. The Navajo Code Talkers’ Mural painted by Be Sargent in 2001 and located on South Second, between Coal and Route 66.
When Gallup officials decided it was time to decorate the exterior walls of downtown Gallup with beautiful murals of some of Gallup’s talented artists, they knew they would need someone to organize the selection of the artists and a fine arts consortium to choose the work for eight murals. After they saw local artist Be Sargent complete and raise the money for her Code Talker mural on the corner of 2nd Street and Coal in 2001, she was chosen in June, 2004 to coordinate the art project. Sargent, a full-time artist who has a house in Gallup and one in Pinehill, spent about one year getting the murals organized. A graduate of Boston Museum School and the San Francisco Arts Institute, Sargent has her specialty in murals and takes pride in the socially responsible formal elements of the murals. She does all her painting outside; when not completing outdoor murals she spends her time painting pleine aire landscape works. Sargent, who lives with her dog and cat insists, “I’m here for good.” above: Be Sargent coordinated the Mural Project for the City of Gallup, which consisted on eight new outdoor murals in the downtown area. THE CITY OF ARTS
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THE GALLUP MURALS • Velvet Fashions
• Blanket Coats
• Moccasins
• Native Music
• Leather Goods
• Navajo Gifts
• Home Decorations • Collectable Arts
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 completed.
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
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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
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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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. above: Chase the Painted Pony, a collaborative work by twenty-eight of the best-known Native American painters, jewelers, metal smiths, sculptors and weavers.
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DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR 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. 505-863-3142
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. 505-863-1363
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. 213 West Coal Avenue.
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. 505-726-2048
COMCAST BUILDING
1109 Susan Drive Gallup, NM 87301
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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. 505-863-9334 above: The beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival style El Morro Theatre was built in 1926 as a showcase theatrical house.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES EACH DAY IS A NEW EXPERIENCE
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
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 6379-yard 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. Clubs and golf cart rentals are available. 1109 Susan St., Gallup, NM 87301. (505) 863-9224
OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
above: Golf available at the Gallup Municipal Golf Course with its panoramic views. top, right: Bikers enjoying the beautiful High Desert Trail System around Gallup.
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; (505) 488-5600 or (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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GALLUP CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2006 Jan 7 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 7, 14, 22, 23, 28 Gallup Talons Home Games. 722-2080 13 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. 722-3389 Feb 3, 4, 16 Gallup Talons Home Games. 722-2080 4 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 6 Community Concert. 863-3075 Gallup Folk Arts Workshop. 722-3389 10 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 11 Bow Wow Meow. 722-3839 25 Bishops Mardi Gras. 863-4406 Mar 2 Gallup Talons Home Games. 722-2080 4 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 5 Gallup Talons Home Games. 722-2080 Gallup Folk Arts Workshop. 722-3389 10 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 10-11 Celtic Festival. 863-4512 Apr 1 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 8 Dawn Till Dusk. 722-2228 Easter Festival. 863-6851 Gallup Folk Arts Workshop. 722-3389 14 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 19 Community Concert. 863-3075 20-23 Fest-I-Gal. 722-2228 27 Gallup Classical Music Concert. 722-3389 29 Water Festival. 863-1289 May 6 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 9 Community Concert. 863-3075 WNMU Graduation. 722-2228 Cinco de Mayo. 863-6851 11 UNM-GALLUP Graduation. 863-7500 18 Run for the Wall. 722-6681 18-20 Traditional & Bluegrass Music Festival. 722-3389 19 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 20-21 Squash Blossom. 722-2228 26 Gallup High School Graduation. 722-2228 29 Nightly Indian Dances through September 4th. 722-2228 Jun 1- 4 USTRC Team Roping Championship. 863-6701 3 Native American Appreciation Day. 722-2228 7-10 NM State HS Championship Rodeo. 722-6913 GVG34
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58th Annual Lions Club Rodeo. 863-3075 Relay for Life. 863-3075 13th Annual “Wild Thing” Championship Bull Riding. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 Gallup Folk Arts Workshop. 722-3389 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Wrangler Junior High School Rodeo Finals . 722-2228
85th Annual Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. 888-685-2564 Or 722-2228 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 RMCHCS Charity Invitational XI. Call 505-863-7283 for information Red Rock Arena Cross. 722-2228 Air Show. 722-9596 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 Good Sam’s Samboree. 722-2228 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Canyon Concert. 722-3389 Festival of Cultures. 722-2228 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 Baroque and Classical Music Concert. 722-3389 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 26th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally. 863-1337 Or 800-863-1337 Christmas Parade. 722-2228 Pyramid Rock Run 5k. 722-2228 Fine Arts Expo. 722-3070 Arts Crawl. 722-3070 Spirit of Giving. 863-6851 Gallup Folk Arts Workshop. 722-3389 The Messiah, Community Concert. 722-3389 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302
If you need additional information about any of these events or have questions, please contract the events coordinator at the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce 505-722-2228 or 800-380-4989
AREA EVENTS
CULTURAL DIVERSITY Written By Lindsay Mapes
GALLUP IS HOST TO A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS THAT portrays our rich cultural diversity. With over 20 rodeos per year, including the CPR, PBR and Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo, we have become a national destination for rodeo fans. Gallup also hosts the oldest event in the state, the world famous 85th Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial drawing Native American tribes from as far away as Alaska and spectators from Japan. We proudly host the second largest balloon rally in the world, the 26th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally the first weekend in December. It is often referred to as the best balloon rally because the stark red cliffs make a truly spectacular sight as the balloons ascend. This year we are expanding our recreational opportunities with the Squash Blossom Classic on May 20 and 21. Featuring the cultures of our Native neighbors while promoting the multitude of outdoor adventures, the Squash Blossom includes a mountain biking race, three road bike races, a balloon rally, rock climbing, the Native American Championship run, and a huge downtown festival with native dancers, musicians, arts & crafts vendors and more. The Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo, with competitors from over 30 states and 3 countries, will hold their 2006 rodeo at Red Rock Park in Gallup. With 900 participants we expect over 4,000 rodeo enthusiasts and plenty of entertainment to compliment the event. 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 regular Arts Crawl with galleries holding extended hours and offering hors d’oeuvres the first Saturday of each month. Gallup is a truly diverse community, from our cultures to our events. 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. right, top to bottom: Barrel Racing at the Red Rock State Park. Native American dancer at the Gallup Ceremonial.One of the many events sponsored by the Gallup Concert Association. Ellis Tanner, founder of the Native American Appreciation day leads the march with two Navajo women in traditional dress.
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85th Annual INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL JULY 26 - JULY 30, 2006 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. 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, fastpaced 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 all Indian rodeos, and Saturday’s parade in downtown Gallup is the only all-Indian 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 or (505) 863-3896. 202 West Coal Avenue, Gallup, NM 87301 www.indianceremonial.com GVG36
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58th Annual LIONS CLUB RODEO RED ROCK PARK
JUNE 14 - 17, 2006
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Hold onto your hats! Now in its 58th 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 10. This year’s rodeo kicks off on June 14, and runs through Saturday night, June 17 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 16 and 17) 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 (505) 722-2228 or (505) 863-3851.
13th Annual “ WILD THING” CHAMPIONSHIP BULL RIDING RED ROCK PARK
JULY 7 - 8, 2006 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 13th 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 7 and 8, 2006. For more information, (505) 722-2228 or (800) 380-4989. GVG39
26th Annual RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY DECEMBER 1 - 3, 2006 2006 marks the 26th anniversary of the Red Rock Balloon Rally. It began as an effort by four individuals to share the unique flying challenges offered in the incredible red rock formations east of Gallup. Since then it has grown into the second largest balloon rally in the world, 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” (Ballooning Magazine) and “Most Outstanding Event” (New Mexico Tourism Association.) The Red Rock Balloon Rally 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. For information call (800) 380-4989 or (505) 722-2228 Red Rock Balloon Rally Association PO Box 2621 Gallup, NM 87301 GVG41
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.
WRANGLER RODEO FINALS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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.
JULY 9-15, 2006 Written By Lindsay Mapes
• Large Selections • Wholesale, Retail • Pawn, Jewelry, Kachinas • Cafe, Gas, Groceries • General Merchandise • U.S. Post Office • Garage, Laundry • Livestock, Feed
P.O. Box 77 Gamerco, New Mexico 87317 Three miles North of Gallup on Hwy 491
800 • 825 • 5777 505.863.6897 • Fax: 505.722.9120 www.navajoshop.com • E-mail: info@navajoshop.com
Wholesale and Retail Southwest Jewelry • Rugs • Baskets Kachinas • 14k Gold & Diamonds 612 W. Wilson Gallup, NM 87301
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One of the biggest rodeos in the world is taking place at Red Rock Park again this year, the second Wrangler Junior High School Rodeo Finals. Junior High contestants from 41 different states and provinces will travel to Gallup on July 10th to compete in the six-day rodeo. With 12 different events like Junior Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Goat Tying, Chute Dogging, Barrel Racing and Team Roping, these young people are not to be taken lightly. Each one of them is competing for a share of the $50,000+ in college scholarships and an additional $150,000 in awards and prizes. The first ever Wrangler division rodeo was hosted by Gallup in 2005 with just over 600 contestants. This year the rodeo is expected to grow to nearly 1000 participants. Gallup will host several activities in conjunction with the rodeo, from bus tours to popular sites like El Morro National Monument to movies at the newly renovated Historic El Morro Theatre in downtown Gallup. For more information contact the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce at (800) 380-4989.
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TRADERS & GALLERIES TRADING COMPANIES ELLIS TANNER TRADING CO. Hwy. 602 Bypass www.etanner.com etanner@etanner.com 863-4434 HALONA PLAZA Shalako Drive • PO Box 446 Zuni, NM 87327 www.halona.com 782-4547 • 800-752-3278 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-JoeMilo NAVAJO SHOPPING CENTER North of Gallup, 3 miles on Hwy. 491 www.navajoshop.com 863-6897 PERRY NULL TRADING COMPANY & CASH PAWN 1710 S. 2nd St. www.pntrader.com pntrader@cnetco.com 863-5249 RAINBIRD 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 TOADLENA TRADING POST & MUSEUM Home of the Two Grey Hills One hour drive from Gallup 505-789-3267 T & R JEWELRY & PAWN Rio West Mall www.deadpawn.com 722-3473
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NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS ANDY’S TRADING CO. 612 W. Wilson Ave. 863-3762 ARMOND ORTEGA’S INDIAN SHOP Inside the El Rancho Hotel 1000 East 66 Ave. 863-9311 ART ORTEGA’S NAVAJO TRAVEL PLAZA 3360 W. Hwy 66 863-3118 FIRST AMERICAN TRADERS 198 E. Hwy 66 www.firstamericantraders.com firstamerican@hotmail.com 722-6601 GALANIS TRADING CO. 101 W. Hwy 66 galanis@cia-g.com 722-5464 GALLUP TRADING CO. 215 S. 3rd St. 722-5992 INDIAN TOUCH OF GALLUP 106 West Hwy 66 Downtown Gallup www.indiantouchofgallup.com indiantouchofgallup@msn.com 722--6807 • 877-507-2923
NAVAJO PARK TRADING POST Located 22 miles north of Kayenta, AZ 435-727-3468
KIVA GALLERIES 200-202 W. Hwy 66 www.kiva-gallery.com 722-5577
THE NUGGET GALLERY 1302 S. 2nd St. www.nuggetgallery.com 722-7369 • 863-3615
NATIVE HANDS CO-OP 506 W. Hwy 66 nativehandsco-op.org 722-4407 ext. 106
PUEBLO OF ZUNI ARTS & CRAFTS PO Box 425 Hwy 53 Zuni, NM 87327 www.puebloofzuniarts.com 505-782-5531 • 866-515-7675
NAVAJO SPIRIT SOUTHWESTERN WEAR 815 W. Coal Ave. www.navajospirit.com 722-6837
QUINTANA’S INDIAN ARTS 1727 S. 2nd St. www.quintanas.com 722-2028
SILVER BEAR STUDIO & GALLERY Drawer F Zuni, NM 87327 www.silverbearstudio.com 505-782-2869 • 877-857-0673
RUNNING BEAR 1010 W. Hwy 66 runningbear@cnetco.com 722-3878 SILVER DUST TRADING CO. 120 W. Hwy 66 sdtc@cnetco.com 722-4848 TURNEY’S, INC. Wholesale Only 207 S. 3rd St. 863-6504 TURQUOISE VILLAGE Pueblo of Zuni 87327 www.turquoisevillage.com tvillage@osogrande.com 505-782-5521 • 800-748-2405 ZUNI CRAFTMEN COOPERATIVE PO Box 426 Zuni, NM 87327 505-782-4425 • 888-926-1842
NAVAJO NATION MUSEUM Hwy. 264 and Loop Road Window Rock, AZ 928-871-7941
LEYBA’S ALL INDIAN JEWELRY 725 E. Coal Ave. www.indian-jewelry.com 722-4579
NAVAJO ARTS & CRAFTS ENTERPRISE Window Rock Hwy. 264 & Route 12 928-871-4090 NAVAJO CO-OP STORE PO Box 838 Thoreau, NM 87323 www.navajo-coop.org gathplac@cia-g.com 862-8075 • 800-862-5763
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A:SHIWI A:WAN MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTER PO Box 1009 Zuni, NM 87327 782-4403 CODE TALKERS MUSEUM Chamber of Commerce 103 W. Hwy 66 722-2228
JOE TANNER’S INDIAN ARTS By Appointment Only 237 West Coal Ave 863-6017
M & M TRADING CO. 1218 E. Hwy 66 www.newmexicocarvings.com mmtrading@cnetco.com 863-4995
MUSEUMS & COLLECTIONS
NEW MEXICO MINING MUSEUM Grants Chamber of Commerce 100 N. Iron Ave. Grants, NM www.grants.org 287-4802 GALLERIES & GIFT SHOPS CREATIVE HANDS Noreen Simplicio, Potter P.O. Box 324 Zuni, NM 87327 505-782-2543 • Cell: 505-870-9112 GALLERY OF PUEBLANO & STUDIO Box 1087 Zuni, NM 87327 782-2156
R.C. GORMAN LIBRARY COLLECTION Dine College Tsaile, AZ 86556 928-724-6764 • 928-724-6757 REX MUSEUM 300 W. Hwy 66 863-1363 TOADLENA TRADING POST & MUSEUM PO Box 8014 Newcomb, NM 87455 www.toadlenatradingpost.com 505-789-3267
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ACCOMMODATIONS
HOLD YOUR NEXT MEETING OR CONFERENCE IN GALLUP RED ROCK PARK PO Box 10 Church Rock, NM 87311 722-3829 • 722-2228 800-242-4282
BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 3009 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 722-2221 800-722-6399
EL RANCHO HOTEL 1000 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 863-9311 800-543-6351
HISTORICAL FULL SERVICE El Rancho Hotel 1000 E. Hwy. 66 863-9311 • 800-543-6351 www.elranchohotel.com Indian Jewelry & Gift Shop Historical Western Charm, AARP discount, Restaurant, Lounge, Meeting & Banquets. 75 rooms
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MICROTEL INN 3270 W. Hwy. 66 722-2600 www.microtelgallup.com 53 rooms AAA
ZUNI MOUNTAIN LODGE PO Box 5114 Thoreau 87323 862-7616 Breakfast and Dinner www.zuniml.com zuniml@cnetco.com 10 rooms
RED ROOF INN 3304 W. Hwy. 66 722-7765 • 800-RED ROOF Outdoor Pool www.redroof.com 103 rooms AAA SLEEP INN 3820 E. Hwy 66 863-3535 • 800-753-3746 Exit 26 - Next to Denny’s Restaurant. $8 Fee for pets www.sleepinn.com 61 rooms AAA
RV PARKS & CABINS EL MORRO RV PARK & ANCIENT WAY CAFE Rt. 2 Box 44 Ramah, NM 87321 783-4612 Open Year Round Adjacent to El Morro National Monument
HOLIDAY INN 2915 W. Hwy. 66 722-2201 • 800-Holiday Restaurant, Lounge, Fitness Center 212 rooms AAA
BED & BREAKFAST
STANDARD & ECONOMY
BEST WESTERN RED ROCK INN 3010 E. Hwy. 66 722-7600 • 800-528-1234 www.newmexico-lodging.com $7 fee for pets 110 rooms EL RANCHO MOTEL 1020 E. Hwy 66 863-9311 • 800-543-6351 Register at El Rancho Hotel 24 rooms QUALITY INN & SUITES 1500 W. Maloney Ave. 726-1000 www.newmexico-lodging.com 70 rooms
Full Breakfast/Dining
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STAUDER’S NAVAJO LODGE HC32 Box 1 Continental Divide 87312 Located at Coolige, near Chaco Canyon Between Gallup and Thoreau 862-7553 www.rainbirdtrading.com 2 rooms
BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 3009 W. Hwy. 66 722-2221 • 800-722-6300 www.bestwestern.com $10 fee for pets. Enclosed garden & heated pool. Free hot breakfast buffet. Lounge & Steakhouse 126 rooms AAA
BEST WESTERN ROYAL HOLIDAY 1903 W. Hwy. 66 722-4900 • 800-528-1234 www.newmexico-lodging.com 50 rooms AAA
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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES 3880 E. Hwy 66 Exit 26 off I-40 722-2233 Indoor Pool & Fitness Center Refrigerators, Microwave, Cable TV. Breakfast Included www.laquinta.com 65 rooms AAA
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APACHE CANYON RANCH A Country Inn #4 Canyon Drive Laguna, NM 87026 800-808-8310 Full Gourmet Breakfast Included Dinner Upon Request 7 rooms
RED ROCK PARK PO Box 10 Church Rock, NM 87311 863-9330 Five miles East of Gallup near Church Rock at the base of the Red Rocks - Horse Park USA RV PARK 2925 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 863-5021 Swimming Pool, Gift Shop and Big-Rig Friendly Pancake Breakfast and Cowboy Cook Outs during Summer. Open year round. Near restaurants and attractions. www.usarvpark.com
CIMARRON ROSE B&B Scenic Route 53 783-4770 • 800-856-5776 Breakfast Delivered To Your Room www.cimarronrose.com 2 rooms THE INN AT HALONA B&B PO Box 446 Zuni, NM 87327 782-4547 • 800-752-3278 www.halona.com Uniquely located in the middle of Zuni Pueblo. Full Breakfast Included Full service with food, beverage and meeting rooms 8 rooms Pets Welcome
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Z LAZY B GUEST RANCH McGaffey – Zuni Mountain Area PO Box 492 Ft. Wingate, NM 87316 488-5600 www.zlazyb.com Cabins sleep 6 to 8 8 Cabins Pool
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RESTAURANTS TRANSPORTATION
MEDICAL REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL 1901 RED ROCK DRIVE 863-7000 800-571-7000
KING DRAGON RESTAURANT Great Oriental Selections 828 N. Hwy. 491 863-6300 MY SISTER’S PLACE Soups, Salads & Daily Specials 2150 E. Hwy. 66 863-2535
WALGREEN’S PHARMACY ZECCA PLAZA EAST HWY 66 722-9772
Dial 911 GALLUP FIRE DEPT. 722-4195
GALLUP POLICE DEPT. 722-2231
CHELLE`S A Nice Place to Eat Dinner Only 2201 West Hwy. 66 722-7698
ROUTE 66 DRIVE-IN Back to the 50’s 1301 W. Hwy. 66 863-9932
NEW MEXICO STEAKHOUSE Steak, Prime Rib, BBQ Located in the BW Inn & Suites 3009 W. Hwy. 66 722-2221
ANGELA’S CAFÉ Located in the Gallup Cultural Center 201 East Hwy. 66 722-7526
DON DIEGO’S A Family Operation Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 801 W. Hwy 66 722-5517
EARL’S RESTAURANT 1400 East Hwy. 66 863-4201
GRANDPA’S GRILL Best Hamburgers in Town 2001 East Aztec Ave. 863-2151
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KANSAS CITY SMOKE HOUSE BBQ Take Out Service 1500 S. 2nd St. 863-5843 D~~
RED ROCK ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Jensen 816 South Boardman Ave Small & Large Animals 722-2251
GABI’S COOLATTE Open 7 AM – 6 PM Coffees & Teas Soups, Sandwiches, Salads Great Daily Specials 1981 Hwy. 602 863-4565
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CEDAR ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER Small Animals: Medicine & Surgery #7 Hamilton Rd. One Mile North on NM491 Center 722-7786 Emergency 863-5520
Delivery
ROOKIES SPORTS BAR Located in the BW Inn & Suites 3009 West Hwy. 66 722-2221 VIRGIE’S LOUNGE 2720 West Hwy. 66 863-5152
EL SOMBRERO RESTAURANT Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Great Food • Great Service 1201 W. Hwy 66 863-4554
EL RANCHO HOTEL RESTAURANT 1000 East Hwy. 66 863-9311
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SPORTS LOUNGE/ NIGHT LIFE
EL RANCHO LOUNGE In the El Rancho Hotel 1000 East Hwy. 66 863-9311
MEXICAN
DOMINIC’S DOWNTOWN CAFE 303 West Coal Ave. 722-0117
BUDGET CAR RENTAL 2111 West Hwy 66 726-1916
DON DIEGO’S LOUNGE 801 East Hwy. 66 722-5517
FAMILY DINING
LA BARRACA RESTAURANT 1303 East Hwy. 66 722-5083
GREYHOUND BUS LINES 701 East Montoya Ave. Exit 22 - Old Northside Visitors Center 863-3761 800-231-2222
GENERAL INFORMATION
GALLUP VISITORS CENTER Located in the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce 103 W. Hwy 66 863-3841 • 800-242-4282
NEW MEXICO HERITAGE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE Annual State Preservation Conference May 24 - 27, 2006 Holiday Inn & Conference Center 2915 West Hwy 66 For more information: Call Gary Wolff 989-7745 www.nmheritage.org
MARIA’S RESTAURANT Downtown Gallup 110 W. Coal Ave. 722-6135 PANZ ALEGRA Italian, Mexican 1202 E. Hwy 66 722-7229
Liquor
AMTRAK RAIL LINE Boarding at the Gallup Cultural Center 200 East Hwy 66 800-872-7245
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 103 W. Hwy 66 722-2228 • 800-380-4989
JERRY’S CAFE Mexican American Food 406 W. Coal Ave. 722-6775
Credit Cards Accepted
GALLUP EXPRESS TRANSIT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Information & Reservations Call 722-2345 Boarding at: 1898 Warehouse Lane GALLUP MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 2111 West Hwy 66 722-4896
ROCKET CAFE Italian, Mexican, American Where the Locals Lunch We Deliver 1719 S. 2nd St. 722-8972
FINE DINING
EMERGENCY
VIRGIE’S RESTAURANT A Gallup Tradition Great Food • Great Service Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 2720 W. Hwy. 66 863-5152
Beer & Wine
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GALLUP’S HIGH DESERT TRAIL SYSTEM
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SIEBERSMA The High Desert Trail System is a new mountain bike trail located on the high mesas northwest of Gallup. It features huge views, narrow winding single track, and fine art sculpture whimsically sited along the way. It’s mountain biking with an artistic twist... delightful, and perhaps to be expected given the area’s reputation as a haven for fine artists. This stacked loop trail has trailheads near the little villages of Gamerco and Mentmore, once bustling coal mines, now sleepy and rustic. Between them are the mesas with their massive stone cliffs on the south backed by dotted sage flats and whimsical rock outcroppings on the northern exposure. Gamerco Associates, current owner of the land, generously donated some 20 miles of easement for the trail, which was built by Gallup Trails 2010 and the Youth Conservation Corps. Our ride begins at the Gamerco Trail Head, some two miles north of I-40 on US 491. Turn left at the Chino Loop traffic signal and look for the trailhead on the left just after the curve. The trail heads west, winding its way up a gentle rise followed by a fast downhill run to Salt Cedar Crossing. A steady climb takes us to the Six Flags Intersection, where you can turn left and ride the First Mesa Loop, a 2.25-mile jaunt around a mesa top featuring several expansive view points. We turned right at the Six Flags, continuing on to the Second Mesa. Here the trail meanders through more spectacular overlooks, whimsical rock gardens, and some interesting technical challeges. The third mesa leads even higher to the south, touring the rim, then down a trick descent carved into the mesa wall. Here we come to another tee, and a map/sign which tells us left will lead to the Mentmore Trail Head, while right will take us back around the north side. This section has some challenging climbs, groovy descents, and finally climbs back up to the second mesa, where we return through the Post Office, back to the Six Flags, up the House Of Pain, then a short adrenalin run back to the Gamerco Trail Head. We had consumed 4 hours of true MTB pleasure, two bottles of water, one power bar, and a whole flash card of excellent photo ops. If you’re a racer, 2 hours is the holy grail, 2.5 is very respectable.
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The High Desert Trail features several massive switchbacks built by Youth Conservation Corps crews. Enjoy the expansive view from this overlook on the First Mesa Loop.
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PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Gallup, NM 87301 PERMIT No. 141