Name: Gallup, NM
Address: Gallup, NM, US

About Gallup

• Tony Hillerman, famed mystery author, lived and set many books in Gallup.
• The Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, showcasing Native American arts, began here in 1922.
• Coal mining, facilitated by the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, established the town.
• Gallup is known as the "Indian Capital of the World."
• The 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic devastated Gallup, impacting the Navajo Nation.
• Named for David Gallup, a railroad paymaster, it was founded in 1881.
• With roughly 22,000 residents, it is McKinley County's largest city.
• At 6,512 feet, the air is thin, offering stunning views of red mesas.
• Healthcare and social assistance constitute a major employment sector.
• A dusty, rugged charm permeates, with a strong sense of Native American heritage.
• The closest pro team is the Albuquerque Isotopes, a Dodgers Triple-A affiliate.
• Gallup High School has a storied basketball history in New Mexico.

Artists From Gallup

Wake Self

Chucki Begay

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