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F E A T U R E S4 GALLUP - Rediscover Route 66

The historic “mother road” is alive andwell in Gallup, which has never relocatedits business district since it was built. Joinus as we leave the bustling interstate high-way and enjoy the hospitality, slower paceand area activities available along oldRoute 66.

6 MainStreet Gallup7 Celebrating 81 Years8 Map of Gallup 8 Fun Facts and Statistics 9 DowntownWalking Tours10 The City of Murals14 Gallup Pawn16 Collecting Native American Art20 Gallup Art21 Area Adventures22 Gallup’s High Desert Trail System23 Area Events24 59th Annual Lions Club Rodeo24 Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo25 14th Annual “Wild Thing”25 Championship Bull Riding25 86th Annual Inter-Tribal

Indian Ceremonial25 Gallup Inter-Cultural Film Festival25 27th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally27 Map of Four Corners Area28 Native Heritage Trail Byway 31 The R.C. Gorman Library

Collection at Dine´ College34 The Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna36 El Morro and Ramah

D E P A R T M E N T S3 Welcome from the City of Gallup23 2007 Calendar of Events46 Gallup Dining and Lodging

T O U R S30 DAY TO U R 1 :

CANYON DE CHELLYAncient ruins nestle in the sheer redcliffs, while modern-day Navajo peopleraise crops and livestock on the verdantfloor of this amazing canyon.

32 DAY TO U R 2 :

SCENIC ROUTE 53On a tour that loops over theContinental Divide, a trail of naturalwonders awaits travelers on historicHighway 53.

38 DAY TO U R 3 :

PUEBLO OF ZUNINo village in North America has ahigher concentration of skilled artisansthan Zuni Pueblo, just a short drivefrom Gallup.

42 DAY TO U R 4 :

TIMELESS CHACO CANYONVisit a land of history and mystery.Tour the ruins of a complex pre-historic society that left an unsolvedriddle behind.

44 DAY TO U R 5 :

WINDOW ROCK ANDHUBBELL TRADING POSTTour the capitol of the Navajo Nation,and visit a trading post that has been incontinuous operation since 1878.

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About The CoverA section of the “GallupCommunity Life” mural painted byartist Eric Leon Sarracino depictsthe multicultural diversity that is atthe heart of the City of Gallup. Themural is located in the City HallCourtyard at 110 East Aztec. Coverphoto by Joe Burgess.

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Published exclusively forThe City of Gallup as a supplement to

the New Mexico Traveler

City of Gallup Elected Officials

Harry MendozaMayor

William Nechero City Councilor-District 1

Allan LandavazoCity Councilor-District 2

Patrick Butler City Councilor-District 3

John J. AzuaCity Councilor-District 4

Eric HoneyfieldCity Manager

George KozeliskiCity ManagerLarry Binkley

Assistant City ManagerDirector of Administrative Services

Gallup Development Commission

Glen BenefieldDirector

Executive CommitteeSandy ChavezCharles High

Dr. Peter Tempest

ExofficiosPrakash Sundaram

Herb MosherTim T. Hagaman

Members at LargeMohammad Aysheh

Barry ButlerSammy Chioda

Dave Dallago, Jr.Doug Decker

Claudia KlesertPaul McCollumJackie McKinney Lisa RodriguezBrad Vergien

Raymond YazzieBrett Newberry

Mary Ann Armijo

V I S I T O R ’ S G U I D E

Dear Guest,

Gallup, New Mexico is a gateway to adventure in many forms. On behalf of its

citizens and the Gallup City Council, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our

city and surrounding areas.

Long recognized as an international source for Native American art, Gallup

features more than 100 shops teeming with handcrafted silver and turquoise

jewelry, pottery and world-famous Navajo rugs. Join us as we celebrate the cul-

tures of our neighbors, the Navajo Nation and the Hopi, Zuni, Acoma and

Laguna Pueblos. Be sure to attend our Outdoor Summer Nightly Indian

Dances and the nation’s premier Native American event, the Annual Inter-Tribal

Indian Ceremonial.

Outdoor enthusiasts can consider taking a hot air balloon ride among

fantastic rock formations or exploring our world-class venues for hiking, moun-

tain biking or rock climbing.

More than 20 pieces of intriguing public art are scattered throughout Gallup

for your enjoyment, and historic Route 66 runs right through the center of

town. Sample our wide variety of restaurants and cuisines, including some of

the best Mexican food in the Southwest.

Thank you for choosing Gallup as your business or recreational destination!

CITY OF GALLUPOFFICE OF THE MAYOR

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

For the past 81 years, every car or truck that has driven through Gallup, New Mexico in

any direction has crossed the Mother Road, historic Route 66, which once stretched

continuously from Chicago to Los Angeles. Presently a hundred railroad trains a day trace

the original Route 66 through town, and the proud old road remains the single east-west

thoroughfare through Gallup’s 14-mile city limits. The town’s business district has never

relocated since it was built.

Settled in 1881, Gallup was always a business hub. Coal from local mines was shipped to

towns across the country, and Gallup merchants provided for the needs of miners, railroad

workers, reservation dwellers and local families. The town also did a brisk business with the

traveling public, since it was 135 miles from the next source of food and lodging.

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Even so, Route 66 brought changes in the form of motels, campgrounds, movie houses,

gas stations, drive-in restaurants and increased marketing of Native American-made

products. America was in love with the automobile, and Gallup welcomed the motoring

public with such hospitality that parking meters were never installed along its main street,

the stretch of Route 66 then known as Railroad Avenue. The passing years brought the

colorful neon signs associated with the era, which are still part of our cityscape.

Today, the area is a growing destination for rock climbers and mountain bikers. It is

estimated that 85 percent of the entire world’s trade in Native American arts and crafts is

distributed through Gallup area businesses. Every local street still dead-ends on Route 66

and the town still welcomes hundreds of motorists each day.

So why not rediscover Route 66? Leave the busy interstate highway, take in the desert

scenery, stretch your legs and enjoy a meal. Browse the world’s greatest selection of Native

American crafts, and check out our contemporary fine arts community, world-class

entertainment and historic culture.

You’re always welcome in Gallup.

inset, left: Gallup is proud of its National Guardsmen and honors units returning from the Iraq War. opposite:Businesses remained on Historic Route 66 when the Interstate Highway bypassed Gallup. inset, right:Outdoor art can be found throughout the city from large murals to this small metal cutout embedded on aboulder. right: Hot air balloons float past Church Rock during the colorful Red Rock Balloon Rally. below,right: The entrance to the Children’s Library on Aztec Avenue. below, left: The downtown Gallup walkwaybetween Coal and Aztec Avenues is a gathering place for everything from chile cookoffs to farmers markets.

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inset: The entertainment gets lively as the chile competition heats up in the downtown Gallup walkway. middle:El Morro Theater underwent a massive renovation resulting in an impressive performing arts theater for Gallup.

Two Gallup organizations working together to promote downtown business development are the Gallup MainStreet Project and the

El Morro Theater. The weekend of last September 30th the two combined their efforts to provide a downtown extravaganza for residents

and visitors alike, as the MainStreet Program hosted Picante Gigante and the El Morro celebrated its Grand Reopening. The events were

part of “A Festival of Gallup,” an eight-day fiesta that showcased 16 events in all. The festival began on Friday the 29th and wrapped up

on Saturday of the following weekend with the annual Festival of Cultures – formerly A Taste of Gallup – at the Courthouse Square.

A fiery time was enjoyed by all at Picante Gigante, MainStreet’s First Annual Chili Cook-Off. Held in Gallup’s Downtown Walkway, the event

featured a car show, chili cook-off, live music, face painting, vendors, a beer tent and lots of fabulous food.

Standing in the center of downtown Gallup, the grand and historic El Morro Theater originally opened in 1928. The theater celebrated its

Grand Reopening last September after undergoing a major renovation. Events included performances of the melodrama “Daughters of the

Desert,” a performance by earth-rock band Blue Stone Project and the Gallup Inter-Cultural Film Festival.

The revitalized El Morro facility features new seating and carpeting, new lighting and sound systems and central heating and air

conditioning. Other improvements are ongoing. Theater seating for 471 people includes an ADA approved 88-seat area with wheelchair

access. A new listening assistance system utilizes transmitters and wireless earpieces, allowing hearing-impaired patrons to sit anywhere in

the building.

Along with a full calendar of special events, the El Morro hosts movies each Saturday evening beginning around 6:00 and children’s

matinees on Saturdays at 1:00. The theater is also working to develop itself as an increasingly popular venue for live performing arts. For

theater schedules and more information, contact Beverly at 505-726-0050. For more information on the MainStreet Program and the upcom-

ing 2007 Picante Gigante, call Sarah at 505-863-1274.

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Neon galore prevailed along the Mother Road asseen here on the Chamber of Commerce (top,middle) and the historic El Rancho Hotel (above).

From the shores of

Lake Michigan in

Chicago, old two-lane

Route 66 crossed eight

states and three time

zones to reach the shores

of the Pacific Ocean in

Santa Monica, California.

Also known as the Main Street of

America and the Will Rogers Highway, the

old Mother Road didn't “bypass” any-

thing; it ran right through the middle of

every town on the route, including Gallup,

New Mexico.

One of the jewels of Route 66, then and

now, is Gallup’s fantastic El Rancho Hotel,

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a National Historic Site, today’s El Rancho

still offers accommodations to travelers.

In the Gallup area, you can follow

Historic Route 66 westward from the Red

Rock State Park turnoff east of town. Stay

on the northern frontage road – NM118,

Route 66 – as it crosses under I-40 and par-

allels the railroad tracks.

Celebrating

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Gallup, NM

STATISTICSLatitude: 35.528NLongitude: -108.74W

Gallup is a city inMcKinley County and is the county seat.

Gallup is on the RioPuerco, near Navajo, Hopi(Arizona), and Zuni reservations.

Population, from the 2004Census Total: 20,209White: 8,106Black: 219Hispanic or Latino: 6,699American Indian/AlaskaNative: 7,404Asian: 289Native Hawaiian: 19Other: 2,985Two or more races: 1,187

On Historic Route 66Historic sites and museums:Red Rock Museum, RexMuseum and The GallupCultural Center Museum

Nearby parks & recre-ation: Red Rock State Park

Colleges and Universities:University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, WesternNew Mexico University-Gallup Campus

Listed places in Gallup:Accommodations (40),Libraries (4), Museums (3),Newspapers (3),Magazines (1)

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 OfLatter Day Saints (8)Mosque (1)

ONE FOR THE GIPPEROne of the dishes on the menu at the El Rancho HotelRestaurant is the “Ronald Reagan”- that’s a big half-poundburger with bacon, cheese and a side order of jellybeans.

PAINT THE TOWNGallup has more pieces of WPA artwork than any other city inNew Mexico.

“A SPIRIT OF ONENESS”Gallup is a melting pot of nationalities and cultures. Racesand national backgrounds represented here include NativeAmerican, Spanish, Mexican, Italian, Croatian, Polish, Greek,Dutch, Japanese, African American, Indian and Palestinian,to name a few.

KEEP THE CHANGEThe city of Gallup has no parking meters.This is highly unusu-al among towns located on old Route 66, where busy munic-ipal meters once harvested millions of dollars in nickels and dimes.

A CITY DIVIDEDThere are no designations like North Gallup or South Gallup,but the city is neatly split in half by railroad right of way andHistoric Route 66. The invisible line runscompletely through Gallup from end to end. The two halves of the city do not touch at any point.

A CITY THAT SWELLSGallup’s population is 22,000 but on weekends it is notunusual for the city to host over 100,000 visitors from the surrounding trade area.

KICKS ON 66When it was finally decommissioned in 1985, old Route 66had been on hard times for years. As the Interstate Highwaysgradually replaced it, the old Mother Road became brokeninto segments. Some are surrounded by desert now; othersare only blocks long.But the Mother Road is as elegant as ever in Gallup, NewMexico. Historic Route 66 still runs completely through townin one smooth, easy cruise.

A GLIMPSE OF GALLUP FUN FACTS AND INTERESTING ITEMSThere 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:

For yourFREE2007 GALLUPVISITORS GUIDECALL:800-242-4282

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Take a look! Gallup has more than Native American arts to entice visitors

to our downtown area!

Zimmerman’sA tin ceiling and wonderful aroma of historic woodenfloors delight the senses in this old-fashioned drygoods store. From boots and Pendleton blankets topremium adult Stetson hats, Zimmerman’s can outfitthe entire family with quality western wear at a pricethat will fit your pocketbook. 216 West 66 Ave. 505-863-3142

Rex MuseumHoused in one of Gallup’s hundred-year-old stonebuildings, the museum displays memorabilia of ourcommunity’s railroad and coal mining history.Authentic mine records, furnishings and photo-graphs offer a glimpse into Gallup’s historic begin-nings. The building itself is the former home of theRex Hotel, which was well known in its day. 300 West 66 Ave. 505-863-1363

Gallup Courthouse SquareThis walkthrough to our recently remodeledMcKinley County Courthouse is a must see. The orig-inal building is a WPA facility with beautiful artwork,murals and furnishings produced during PresidentFranklin Roosevelt’s administration. The walkthroughis dedicated to all area veterans of the 20th century.213 West Coal Avenue.

El Morro TheaterThis beautiful old building was built in 1926 as ashowcase theatrical house. An example of theSpanish Colonial Revival style of architecture, itincluded a balcony, stage, curtains and plush seatsfor an audience of 650. Restored and refurbished inthe late 1980s and 2006, the theater is used for civicevents, lectures, community activities and screeningsof selected films. 207 West Coal. 505-726-2048

Comcast BuildingCompleted in 1933, this former U.S. Post Office wasthe first WPA building project in New Mexico. Thesolid brick structure is also the first Pueblo Revivalstyle federal building in the United States. Althoughsome of the murals have been painted over, thebuilding trim and unique light fixtures are all original.201 South First Street. 505-863-9334 305

Downtown Walking Tours

LOCATION

Gallup is located at the junction of I-40, US491 andNM602, in the heart of IndianCountry, 138 miles west ofAlbuquerque and 36 milesnorth of Zuni.

MOREINFORMATION

Gallup Visitors and InformationCenter, located in the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber ofCommerce Building, 103 West Historic Route 66,Gallup, NM 87301 800-242-4282www.gallup-nm.org

Gallup McKinley CountyChamber of Commerce 505-722-2228800-380-4989

Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial,226 W. Coal, Gallup, NM87301 505-863-3896800-233-4528Red Rock Park, P.O. Box 10,Church Rock, NM 87311505-722-3839

1. Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce103 W. Hwy. 66505-722-2228 or 1-800-380-4989Gallup Visitors Center(located at the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce)505-863-3841 or 1-800-242-4282

2. City Hall110 W. Aztec Ave.505-863-1254

3. McKinley County Offices207 W. Hill Ave.505-722-3868

4. Octavia Fellin Public Library • 115 W. Hill Ave.505-863-1291

5. Rex Museum300 W. Hwy 66 505-863-1363

6. Gallup Cultural Center201 E. Hwy. 66505-863-4131

7. U.S. Post Office500 S. 2nd 505-722-5265

8. GallupMunicipal Golf Course1109 Susan Ave.505-863-9224

9. MotorVehicle Division1710 E. Aztec Ave.505-863-3847

10. Police Dept.451 State Rd. 564505-722-2231

11. Aquatic Center620 Boardman Ave.505-726-5460

12. Larry B. Mitchell Recreation Center700 Montoya Blvd.505-722-2619

13. Harold Runnels Pool Complex720 E. Wilson505-722-7107

14. Fitness Center700 Old Zuni Road505-722-7271

15. Rio West Mall1300 W. Frontage Rd.505-722-7281

16. Red Rock State ParkI-40 Exit 33 WestI-40 Exit 26 East505-722-3839

17. University of New Mexico Gallup Campus200 College Road505-863-7500

18. Western New Mexico University Gallup Campus2055 State Hwy. 602505-722-3389

19. Veterans Memorial ParkBuena Vista Ave.505-722-5097

20. Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services1901 Red Rock Drive505-863-7000

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Gallup's well-known outdoor murals have been a featured attraction for

well over half of the city's 126-year history. Beginning in the 1930s with the

famous WPA murals, the offering of publicly accessible outdoor works of art

is a proud tradition here.

In the community spirit of ongoing support for the arts, Gallup civic lead-

ers instituted an initiative to continue that tradition in 2004. Three years ear-

lier, muralist Be Sargent had completed the well-known “Navajo Code

Talkers' Mural” with the help of Octavia Fellin, Larry Foster, the late Mary

Gorman, Zonnie Gorman, Colleen Marchand, Navajo Code Talker Albert

Smith and Albert’s wife Helen. Now, forward-looking urban planners and

others envisioned an entire series of contemporary murals, all painted by local artists and depicting some aspect of area history or community

life and culture.

Mayor Bob Rosebrough and the City Council issued a call for proposals resulting in the creation of the new murals. Mural sites on eight

publicly and privately owned buildings were selected for their locations and visibility. Submissions were opened to all artists living within a 50-

mile radius of Gallup, and Be Sargent was chosen to coordinate the project.

The results of the yearlong City of Gallup Downtown Mural Project are spectacularly evident to all who view the works of art. Ranging from

super-realistic to semi-abstract in style, the murals delight the eye with images both serene and tumultuous. While they are certainly large

enough to be impressive and well detailed, they do not seek to intimidate or overpower the viewer with their respective sizes, but to use the

space to communicate their messages. Indicating the expertise of their creators, the meticulously rendered paintings are likewise able to display

a brilliant range of colors without appearing garish.

What may be more impressive than the variety of viewpoints and techniques or the sheer visual enjoyment of the images are the painstaking

depictions of the stories that the muralists tell. “Gallup Community Life” by Eric Leon Saracino and the “Great Gallup Mural” by Paul Newman

inset: Be Sargent’s “The Navajo Code Talkers” mural on Second St. middle: “Zuni”, by artist Geddy Epaloose on the Octavia Fellin Library on Second St.bottom: “Long Walk Home” by Richard K. Yazzie on Third and Hill Streets.

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top, left: “Multi-Cultural Woman’s Mural” by EricaRae Sykes on the Children’s Library facing AztecAvenue. middle, left: “Coal Mining Era” by AndrewButler on the American Bar alleyway betweenSecond and Third Streets. middle, right: “NativeAmerican Trading” by Chester Kahn on the JoeTanner Building at the corner of Third Street andCoal Avenue. left: “Gallup Community Life” by EricLeon Sarracino on the east-facing wall of City Hallon Aztec Avenue. opposite, top: “Great Gallup” byPaul Newman assisted by Steve Heil on the west-facing wall of City Hall on Aztec Avenue. opposite,middle: “Ceremonial” by artist Irving Bahe on theCeremonial Building facing Coal Avenue.

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:

1. Great Gallup by artist Paul Newmanassisted by Steve Heilon the west-facing wallof City Hall, located onAztec Avenue andSouth Second Street.

2. Gallup CommunityLife by artist Eric LeonSarracino on the east-facing wall of City Hall,located on Aztec Ave-nue & S. Second St.

3. Zuni by artist GeddyEpaloose, located at the Octavia Fellin Public Library on Second Street.

4. Long Walk Home by artist Richard K. Yazzie, located on Third andHill Streets.

5. Multi-CulturalWomen’s Muralby artist Erica RaeSykes, located at the Children’s Library on Aztec Avenue

6. Native AmericanTrading by artist Chester Kahn,located at the JoeTanner Building on thecorner of Third Streetand Coal Avenue.

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with Steve Heil both express the uniqueness that

is life in Gallup while utilizing different narrative

graphic techniques. The “Coal Mining Era

Mural” by Andrew Butler uses only the vibrant

primary colors to recount the labor struggles of

that era. It is painted in an alley where one of the

historic events actually occurred. The “Gallup

Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Mural” by Irving

Bahl celebrates the history and attractions of

that proud annual event, and includes images

symbolic to the Navajo people. Richard K. Yazzie

used the four sacred Navajo colors as back-

grounds for the “Long Walk Home Mural.” The

fields of color carry the viewer through the story

of the imprisonment of the tribe and its eventual

release back to its homeland, now a reservation.

The richly detailed storyline of Geddy Epaloose’s

“Zuni Mural” runs from south to north, like the

road from Zuni to Gallup. The mutual trust so his-

torically crucial between traders and Native

American artisans is carefully explored in

the “Native American Trading Mural” by

Chester Kahn. * Dream-like images honor area

women as storytellers and keepers of cultural tra-

dition in the “Women’s Multi-Cultural Mural” by

Erica Rae Sykes.

Though not officially a part of the recently

completed Parade of Murals, the work of art that

started it all is Be Sargent’s “Navajo Code

Talkers’ Mural,” which pays tribute to the Native

American specialists of the United States Marine

Corps who devised an oral code during World

War II that was never broken.

7. Coal Mining Era by artist Andrew Butler,located on Coal Avenue on theAmerican Bar alleyway,between Second andThird Streets.

8. Ceremonial by artist Irving Bahe,located on theCeremonial Buildingbetween Second and Third Streetson Coal Avenue.

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GallupPawn

Gallup’s Alternative Banking

More than a century before commercial banks

began placing ATM machines at grocery and chain

stores, Native American families in the Gallup area

were able to do their banking at the same loca-

tions where they purchased groceries and sold

their products.

The arrival of the railroads in the Southwest

during the 1880s ushered in a new era of com-

merce that continues to thrive here in the 21st cen-

tury. The Southwestern trading posts, which made

Native American arts and crafts available world-

wide, evolved into complex business operations.

With all business transacted under one roof, each

trading post became a regional social center,

wholesale buyer, department and grocery store,

financial institution and link to the outside world

for the people of the area.

Access to an international market and standardized

business practices helped traders ensure that Native American artists and craftspeople received a fair wholesale price for their products.

Business prospered and everyone benefited, but the situation was not without its problems. Artisans needed the raw materials of their crafts

as well as sustenance while they handmade their labor-intensive products. Cash was often hard to come by, and commercial banks scarce-

ly existed in this part of the country. Under such circumstances, even the simplest of transactions could become a major undertaking.

Trading posts had vaults for safe storage of valuables, so it was natural that a singular and fascinating alternative banking system would

soon develop. It was known as the pawn system, and like the trading posts themselves, it remains an important part of community life today.

As the industry grew, trading posts were able to offer cash advances and short-term loans to artisans. Traders accepted handmade items,

which were called pawn, as collateral and returned them to the owner upon repayment of the loan. Mitigating shortages of ready currency,

some even minted their own “money” in the form of metal tokens made to each trader’s individual specifications.

Perhaps the most important aspect of Gallup’s pawn system was that it was self-regulating, and shows us an example of the best aspects

of the free enterprise system. Without governmental regulation and oversight, mutual trust is absolutely critical to business and financial

relationships. Dishonest practices simply result in an inability to continue doing business. At the trading posts of the Southwest, business

was done on a handshake. Traders and Native American families considered themselves to be each other’s business partners to such an

extent that trading relationships have been handed down through successive generations by both sides. Today, traders descended from

traders conduct business much as their ancestors did, and have maintained relationships with three or four generations of some of the same

Native American families.

A demonstration of the mutual trust shared by traders and artisans is the fact that traditionally, only a small percentage of pawn –

collateral – ever goes unclaimed by a borrower. Even so, the quantity of merchandise that can accumulate over more than a century of trad-

ing is considerable, and makes pawn vaults excellent sources of reasonably priced, top quality handmade items.

inset, left: A magnificent squash blossom necklace of turquoise and silver. above: A grouping of fine Native American products show the depth of Indianartisans. opposite: A few of Gallup’s established traders include the Mattie and Bill Richardson family of Richardson Trading, Patti and Steve Harper of GallupTrading, Ethel Davis, Sheree Stauder and Lola Fertig of Rainbird Pawn & Trading, Lynn and Ellis Tanner of Ellis Tanner Trading, Joe Milosevich with Joe Milo’sWhite Water Trading, and Don Tanner with Shush Yaz Trading.

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• Velvet Fashions • Blanket Coats

• Moccasins • Native Music

• Leather Goods • Navajo Gifts

• Home Decorations • Collectable Arts

Mon.-Fri. 9 to 6 • Sat. 10 to 5

815 W. Coal Ave.Gallup, NM 87301www.NavajoSpirit.com 505.722.6837 • 800.377.6837fashions@navajospirit.com

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Collectingnative american art

Genuine Native American-made arts and

crafts are objects of intrinsic value and enduring

beauty that can be collected and treasured

over generations. In order to maximize the

enjoyment of owning such items, it is well worth

the effort for casual purchasers as well as seri-

ous collectors to become knowledgeable shop-

pers. While the vast majority of merchants deal-

ing in Native American goods are scrupulously

honest, consumers should be aware that

a world market in fraudulent imitations

does exist.

In the U.S., falsely representing imitations is

illegal, which makes the practice of ‘buying

American’ one of the easiest steps toward

ensuring authenticity. The Indian Arts and

Crafts Act of 1990, a truth-in-advertising law,

prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of

counterfeit Native American products within

this country. The penalties are stiff, including

possible prison time for individual first offend-

ers and fines up to $1 million for businesses.

Despite such high stakes, however, millions of

dollars worth of counterfeits are sold annually.

The practice not only harms consumers but also

undermines the livelihoods of Native American

artisans and honest merchants.

American businesses purchase products

from around the world, of course, and it is not a

crime to resell those products so long as the

location of origin is not misrepresented. Likewise, labeling a product with a phrase such as “Native American Inspired” is not prohibited, so

is important to pay attention to terminology. The item is only considered genuine if one or more Native Americans have done all the work

involved in creating it.

Observation and common sense also play a part in the purchase of genuine items. Native American jewelry, for example, is

handmade, not mass-produced. Although several pieces in a display may be very similar, they will not be completely identical. Other indi-

cations of fraud that savvy shoppers look for include signs that country-of-origin stickers or markings have been removed.

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) of the U.S Department of Interior promotes the economic development of Native Americans

belonging to federally recognized tribes by expanding the genuine native arts and crafts market. The IACB also provides a venue for

inset: Knowing the authenticity of a Native American piece like this unique belt is critical to protecting your investment. above: Genuine Native Americanproducts tend to appreciate in value over time.

GVG17www.gallupnm.org

inset: Reputable Gallup traders know the origin of their products and protect their customers. above: There is noother display of Navajo rugs like the collection at ToadlenaTrading Post & Museum north of Gallup.

consumers to report suspected violations of

the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 by calling toll

free: (888) ART-FAKE. An excellent and elaborate

website maintained by the organization at

http://www.iacb.doi.gov gives shoppers all the facts

they need to know to buy with confidence.

Since crooks usually aren’t in business in the same

place for very long, another way to buy with confi-

dence is to know your dealer, who should be well

established. For more than a century the world has

relied on the Gallup area’s traders to provide the best

in genuine artistry and craftsmanship by the Apache,

Hopi, Navajo, Zuni and other tribal artisans of the

Southwest. To make that possible, successive genera-

tions of traders have worked together with genera-

tions of Native American families in a partnership that

created a cooperative free enterprise environment

based on mutual trust and personal honor.

For Native American arts and crafts today, smart

shoppers still go to Gallup.

IACA SymbolThe most valuable benefit of membership isidentification with an organization that sym-bolizes authenticity, quality, and integrity inNative American arts & crafts. Use of theIACA logo assures buyers, customers andother interested persons that membersadhere to the high standards of the industry and that they can purchase authenticNative American handmade arts with confi-dence. Membership in IACA also providesmembers with the satisfaction that they arehelping preserve America’s only truly indigenous art.

About IACAThe Indian Arts & Crarfts Association is aninternational non-profit organization whosepurpose is to support the effective protectionand ethical promotion of authentic NativeAmerican art and material culture. IACA wasformed in 1974 to help buyers locate reliablesources of authentic Indian arts and crafts and to assist American Indian artists and artisans. Itis the only organization of its kind representingthe interests of the Native American arts andcrafts industry. Its goals are to preserve theunique character of Native American art and toprotect artists and consumers alike againstunauthorized reproduction and misrepresenta-tion of Native American arts and crafts.IACA is incorporated under the laws of theState of New Mexico and headquarted inAlbuquerque, New Mexico. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected bythe membership. The day to day operations ofthe Association are conducted by a small professional staff.

MembershipAt present, there are approximately 800 IACAmembers located throughout the UnitedStates and numerous foreign countries. Itsmembership includes North American Indianartists and craftspeople, wholesale dealers, retail shops and galleries, Indian art collectors,museums, libraries, publishing houses, federalagencies and other organizations and individu-als concerned with the preservation and pro-motion of Indian art forms. Membership forartist/craftpeople is restricted to those individ-uals who are members of a federal or state recognized tribe.

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86thannual

inter-tribalindian ceremonial

AUGUST 8-12, 2007

RED ROCK STATE PARKGALLUP, NEW MEXICO

Phone:505-863-3896

202 West Coal Ave.Gallup, New Mexico87301-5353

Ceremonial Indian Dancers

Contest Pow-Wow

Indoor & Outdoor Marketplace

Juried Art Show

All Indian Rodeo

Downtown Parades

Native Foods

Craft Demonstrations

www.gallupintertribal.com

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Restaurant • Lounge • Banquet & Meeting Rooms • 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.

505-863-9311 800-543-6351

I-40 Exit 22, 1 Block South 1000 East 66 Ave.

Gallup, NM 87301

A Historic Landmark...“Home of the Movie Stars”

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Gallup MuralsMany wall murals were created duringthe 1930s in Gallup, with funding fromPresident Franklin Roosevelt’s WPA-Public Works Administration. Depictingthe landscape and history of the area, themurals themselves have become a price-less part of local history. A number ofthese murals remain on public displaytoday. Visit the Octavia Fellin PublicLibrary, McKinley County Courthouse,and Gallup High School to view the workof many well-known artists. The city ofGallup has recently commissionedtwelve new downtown murals by localartists. Eight are completed.

Outdoor Art of GallupIt seems to be everywhere aroundGallup. Like the countryside, it is life-sizeor larger. In steel, wood, stone, concrete,tile, paint and neon, much of Gallup’spast is permanently recorded in open-airartwork. The outdoor arts are boominghere, and it shows. The visual feastranges from the realistic murals ofwildlife, Indian dancers and scenic vistasat Red Rock Park to the abstract, eclectic,and historic sculptures in Miyamura Parknear the El Rancho Hotel.

GalleriesThe monthly Arts Crawl evening tour is agreat way to check out Gallup’s down-town galleries. Attend art show recep-tions and exhibits at the Coffee House,Crashing Thunder Studio, the NativeHands Co-op inside the Catholic IndianCenter, Primal Image Gallery, Wild SageNatural Food Co-op and others. Theevent features live music and dancing inthe summer.

MuseumsRed Rock State Park is bursting with anabundance of historic and contemporaryindoor and outdoor art. Along withNative American arts and crafts, the RedRock Museum displays a variety of art-work depicting the history of Gallup andthe Pueblos. Located in an historic rail-road depot, the Gallup Cultural Centerfeatures a Master’s Gallery upstairs. TheSouthwest Indian Foundation, whichoperates the center, and Reunion of theMasters sponsor a Student ArtScholarship Program here each year.

505-722-7224www.gallupwest.hamptoninn.com

Located at I-40 & W. Hwy. 66 • Exit 16 Gallup111 Twin Buttes • Gallup, NM

“we love having you here”®

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• Complimentary high-speed Internet access

• Complimentary On the House® hot breakfast

• Complimentary local calls

• Indoor Pool & Spa

• HBO / Cable / Remote TV

• Guest Laundry

• Business Center

All Establishments Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm / Monday - Saturday

Archie, Hazel, Sharon & Sandy at

DON DIEGO RESTAURANT801 Highway 66

722-5517

Archie Jr. at

JERRY’S CAFE406 W. Coal Ave.

722-6775

Leslie at

GRANDPA’S GRILL2001 E. Aztec Ave.

863-2151

In a community where everyone knows most everyone, the Baca Family is a dynasty in delivering exceptionally great food. Don Diego Restaurant, Jerry’s Cafe, & Grandpa’s Grill areGallup’s best in Mexican & American dishes. Each restaurant has it’s own uniqueness – eachrestaurant holds true to quality food service with a consistent taste every day. Our aim, as afamily & as business owners, is to please our customers. Stop in & visit us!

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H I K I N G

Pyramid Rock Trail is a three-mile round tripthrough amazing rock formations, with a sum-mit elevation of 7,487 feet. Church Rock Trail,a two-mile round trip, begins at the OutlawTrading Post parking lot and offers spectacularviews of the Church Rock spires. From Gallup,go 6 miles east on Route 66/Hwy118. Turnnorth onto Hwy566 for one-half mile. Turn leftinto Red Rock Park and follow the signs. Checkwith the Visitor Center for maps.

B I K I N G

High Desert Trail System near Gamerco provides a variety of terrain and levels of difficulty. The least technical segment starts atthe East Trail. Three loops off the main trailincrease in difficulty of terrain. Before settingout, check with the Chamber of Commerce formaps of the area. From Gallup, drive 3 milesnorth on Hwy491. Turn west onto Chino Road(the Gamerco road.) Go about 300 yards andturn left at the first road. You will find the trail-head and parking area at the corner.

RO C K C L I M B I N G

Head for Mentmore Rock Climbing Area, whereyou can choose from 50 different bolted top ropeclimbs or 31 sport climbs ranging from 25 to 45feet in height. Difficulty levels are from 5.0through 5.13. To get there, take Route 66/Hwy118one-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 MentmoreRoad. Follow it over the hill to the parking area.Check with the Gallup Visitor Center or Chamberof Commerce for maps of the area.

G O L F I N G

Located just minutes away from your lodgingsin Gallup, the Gallup Municipal Golf Course isan 18-hole course open to the public yearround. Par is 72 at this 6379-yard facility, whichfeatures 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. 1109Susan St., Gallup, NM 87301. (505) 863-9224

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AC T I V I T I E S

You can fish for rainbow trout at McGaffey LakeRecreation Area or Bluewater Lake State Park.View migratory waterfowl at Rice Park in theCibola National Forest, or tour Balok Elk Ranchin the McGaffey Lake area. For tour informationcall (505) 722-7786. Enjoy horseback riding inseason at the Z Lazy B Guest Ranch near FortWingate; (505) 488-5600 or (888) 488-2007.Attend outdoor concerts, a rodeo, champi-onship bull riding, the hot-air balloon rally, or theAnnual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial at RedRock Park. Hike to the White House Ruins atCanyon de Chelly, or just take a walking tour ofthe century-old buildings downtown.

inset: The cliffs of El Morro National Monument are merely one example of the outdoor splendorfound in the Gallup area. above: Mountain biking on the High Desert Trail System near Gamercoappeals to a variety of skill levels.

Gallup is attracting a new kind of traveler these days. While lovers of Native American

artisanship and fans of Historic Route 66 continue to come here from around the coun-

try and the world, more and more hikers, rock climbers and mountain bikers are discov-

ering that the community is a first class outdoor activities destination. Golfers, anglers,

birding enthusiasts and nature photographers will also find their chosen activities close

by, and the entire family will enjoy cooling off at the newly completed aquatic center.

The Mentmore Rock Climbing Area offers 50 different bolted top rope climbs and 31

sport climbs from 25 to 45 feet in height and difficulty levels of 5.0 to 5.13. For cyclists,

the High Desert Trail System near Gamerco provides a variety of terrain and levels of dif-

ficulty. Hikers report being able to see from summit of Pyramid Rock in Red Rock Park for

50 miles in clear weather, and cyclists as well as hikers will find regularly updated trails in

the Cibola National Forest. Area maps are available at the Gallup Visitor Center or

Chamber of Commerce. The region enjoys low humidity and plenty of sunshine, so

remember to bring drinking water and a hat, and wear a sun block.

Later, head over to the new Gallup Aquatic Center, an indoor facility that is much more

than just a public pool. Opened last May, the well lit, brightly decorated complex fea-

tures a water slide and receiving pool, a lazy river pool and an activity pool with a chil-

dren’s play pool as well as competition and lap pools.

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The word is getting out among cycling enthusiasts across the nation – Gallup, New Mexico is a sought-after destination for stimulating

your “outdoorphins!” All along Gallup’s High Desert Trail System, good climate and great views combine with a winding single-track, stacked

loop trail that accommodates all levels of expertise, providing rock-solid adventure for everyone.

Built by Gallup Trails 2010 and the Youth Conservation Corps utilizing some 20 miles of easement generously donated by Gamerco

Associates, the 24-mile trail system exceeded expectations for fulfilling the dreams of local residents and has become an attraction for moun-

tain bikers nationwide. The seemingly endless vistas to be seen from the high mesas north of Gallup are just one unique feature of the sys-

tem, which also features whimsical rock gardens, interesting technical challenges for cyclists, and even strategically placed original fine art

sculptures beside the trails.

Two successful locally sponsored events have helped the trail system gain national recognition. The Dawn to Dusk Bike Race and the

Squash Blossom Classic were both held for the first time in the spring and early summer of 2006.

The Dawn to Dusk event is exactly what the name implies: 12 hours of intense endurance racing in six different classes. Laps completed

after 7 P.M. don’t count, so even though it is a lengthy race, timing is important. The 2006 race drew competitors from all of the Four Corners

states.

For the Squash Blossom Classic, the High Desert Trail System combines activities with several other Gallup area venues to provide a full

weekend of fun. Events include bike races, a half-marathon, a fun run/walk, tours of Zuni Pueblo, hikes up Pyramid Rock, a hot air balloon

rally, a rock-climbing event and a fami-

ly-oriented street fair. The High Desert

Trails Second Mesa in Mentmore hosts

a Kids Fun Ride before getting serious

with the High Desert Screamer

Mountain Bike Race. The race is actual-

ly three races based on level of expert-

ise: Beginner, seven miles; Sport, 14

miles and Expert/Semi-Pro/Pro, 21

miles. The pro racers have been finish-

ing so quickly that their course is being

extended. Also included is a Single

Speed category.

Perhaps the best feature of the trail

system, on the other hand, is that you

don’t have to be a racer to enjoy it. It

was designed for all skill levels, so fill

those water bottles and choose a day

and a speed that suits you. The least

technical trail begins at the Gamerco

Trailhead, about two miles north of I-40

on US 491.

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HIgh DEsertTrail System

inset: The 24-mile High Desert Trail System is now the venue for nationally recognizedmountain bike racing. right: Taking a bike break to enjoy the incredible high country vistas.

Photos © Bill Siebersma

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AREAE V E N TS

cultural diversity

The cultural diversity that defines Gallup is evident in the community’s

calendar of events. Even as the city becomes an increasingly popular desti-

nation for rodeo fans nationwide, we are proud to host the second largest

hot-air balloon rally in the world, the 27th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally.

Gallup is also home to New Mexico’s oldest annual event; the world famous

Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial attracts Native American tribes from as far

away as Alaska and spectators from as far as Japan. This will be its 86th year.

Expanded outdoor recreational events include the Squash Blossom

Classic. Featuring Native American cultures while promoting a multitude of

outdoor adventures, the event includes a mountain bik-ing race, three road

bike races, a balloon rally, rock climbing, the Native American

Championship run, and a huge downtown festi-val with native dancers,

musicians, arts and crafts vendors and more.

Back to Gallup rodeo – it’s the best anywhere. Gallup hosts over 20 rodeos a year, including the largest amateur rodeo in the Southwest and the

wildly popular Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo, featuring contestants from three countries and over 40 states and provinces. If that wasn’t enough

for action fans, there is the annual Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding event, which is not a rodeo but an earth-shaking event that is exactly what the

name implies.

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 the first Saturday of

each month.

inset: Amanda Bolton sells her bread and woodwork at the Farmer’s Market. above: Archie Baca, Jr. of Jerry’s Café serves up his best at Picante Gigante.

GAL LU PCALENDAR OF EVENTS 2007

Jan 3-4 Gallup Outlaws Home Game.8 Gallup Outlaws Home Game.12 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-530213 Arts Crawl. 505-722-222815 Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Celebration.

505-722-2258Feb 1 WNMU-Gallup Graduation. 505-722-3389

9 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-530210 Arts Crawl. 505-722-2228

11-12 Gallup Outlaws Home Game.15-17 Literary Festival. 505-722-2258

17 Bishops Mardi Gras. 505-863-440619 Gallup Outlaws Home Game.23 Black History Month Concert. 505-722-225826 Gallup Outlaws Home Game.

Mar 9 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-53029-10 Celtic Festival. 505-722-222810 Arts Crawl. 505-722-2228

11-12 Gallup Outlaws Home Game.31 Bow Wow Meow. 505-863-2616

Apr 7 Easter Festival. 505-863-685113 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-530214 Arts Crawl. 505-722-222814 Dawn ‘til Dusk Mountain Bike Race. 505-863-7282

20-21 Gallup High School & Wrangler Qualifying Rodeo. 505-722-6913

May 4-5 Cinco de Mayo. 505-863-6851

10 UNM-Gallup Graduation. 505-863-750012 Arts Crawl. 505-722-222817 Run for the Wall. 505-722-6681

17-19 Folk Music Festival and May Day. 505-722-2258

18 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-530218 Gallup High School Graduation. 505-721-2500

19-20 Squash Blossom Classic. www.SquashBlossomClassic.com

28 Summer Nightly Indian Dances Begin (through Sep. 3). 505-722-2228

Jun 1 WNMU-Gallup Graduation. 505-722-33891-3 USTRC Team Roping Championship.

505-863-67019 Arts Crawl. 505-722-2228

6-10 NMHS State Championship Rodeo. 505-722-6913

10 Little Mitchell Memorial Barrel Race. 505-722-6913

13-16 59th Annual Lions Club Rodeo. www.galluplions.org

15 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-530223 Red Rock Arena Cross. 505-722-2228

23-24 Relay for Life. 505-870-9662Jul 1-7 Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo. 505-722-

222813 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-5302

13-14 14th Annual “Wild Thing” Championship Bull Riding. 505-722-3839

14 Arts Crawl. 505-722-2228Aug 5-10 Tour of the Nations. 505-722-4327

8-12 86th Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. 505-863-3896

11 Arts Crawl. 505-722-222811-12 Turquoise Classic Thunder PBR Challenger

Tour. 505-726-840517 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-5302

Sep 1 WNMU-Gallup Graduation. 505-722-33893 Summer Nightly Indian Dances End.

505-722-22288 Arts Crawl. 505-722-222814 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-530221 RMCHCS Charity Invitational XII. 505-863-728328 Gallup Air Show. 505-722-959629 Picante Gigante. 505-863-1274

Oct 6 Festival of Cultures. 505-722-222812 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-530213 Arts Crawl. 505-722-2228

Nov 10 Arts Crawl. 505-722-222816 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-530230 27th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally.

505-863-0262Dec 1-2 27th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally.

505-863-02621 Christmas Parade. 505-722-22288 Arts Crawl. 505-722-222814 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 505-786-5302

If you need additional information about any of these eventsor have questions, please contact the events coordinator atthe Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce 505-722-2228 or 800-380-4989 www.gallupchamber.com

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In 2005 Gallup hosted the first-ever

Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo. Now in

its third year, the event has been so success-

ful that the number of contestants is

expected to be almost double that of the

original 600.

The best 6th, 7th and 8th grade level

contestants from more than 40 states and

WranglerJunior High Finals Rodeo

Red Rock State ParkJuly 1 - 7, 2007

59th Annual Lions ClubRodeo Red Rock State Park

June 13 - 16, 2007The largest amateur rodeo in the

Southwest is now in its 59th year. For fourdays and nights, the annual Gallup Lion’sClub Rodeo showcases more than 800contestants competing in categories thatinclude Bareback Riding, Saddle BroncRiding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, SteerWrestling, Barrel Riding and Bull Riding.Also on the schedule are a Youth Rodeo,parade, dances, an outdoor barbequeand special events. The rodeo is courtesyof the Gallup Lions Club, funding commu-nity projects since 1945.

For more information, contact the Gallup Chamber of Commerce,www.gallupnm.com or the Lions Club, 505-722-2228 or 863-3851. www.galluplions.org.

Wholesale and RetailSouthwest Jewelry • Rugs • BasketsKachinas • 14k Gold & Diamonds

612 W. WilsonGallup, NM 87301

GVG25www.gallupnm.org

Red RockBalloon Rally

Red Rock State ParkNov. 30 - Dec. 1 - 2, 2007

One wonders if its founders could

imagine what it would become, and how

quickly. Participation in the annual Red

Rock Balloon Rally has grown from four bal-

loons to 200, making it the second largest

balloon rally in the world.

The magnificent bluffs and canyons of

Red Rock State Park form the perfect envi-

ronment. Each December thousands of

spectators gather to enjoy the mass ascen-

sions, competitive events, balloon glows

and Native American dancers. Invitations

to fly in the rally are highly prized among

balloonists worldwide.

This is the only ballooning event that

encourages spectators to become partici-

pants by joining balloon chase crews. Pilots

do not compete for money, but for top

quality Native American arts and crafts.

Ballooning Magazine™ has called the rally

“Best Balloon Event in the West” and the

New Mexico Tourism Association has

named it “Most Outstanding Event.”

The all-volunteer Red Rock Balloon Rally

Association has sponsored the event since

1981, partnering with Gallup area service

organizations to provide funding for local

service activities. Association members

proudly invite everyone to visit the

rally’s new official website,

http://www.redrockballoonrally.com.

86th Annual Inter-TribalIndian Ceremonial

Red Rock State ParkAugust 8 - 12, 2007

Native American tribes from across

the United States and Mexico have

come to Gallup annually for four days

and five nights of celebration since 1922.

The occasion features traditional danc-

ing, rodeos, parades, exhibits, a non-

mechanized parade, five all-Indian

rodeos and Native American food, with

over 50 tribes participating. The

Ceremonial Indian Dances offer unfor-

gettable photo opportunities not avail-

able any-where else in the world; while

the fast-paced contest Powwows offer a

look at another side of Indian Dancing. A

juried art show, Indoor and Outdoor

Marketplace and Ceremonial Showroom

round out the offerings. For more infor-

mation call 505-863-3896 or visit

www.gallupintertribal.com

Gallup Inter-CulturalFilm Festival

El Morro TheaterOne of Gallup’s newest annual events is

back after a successful screen debut in

2006. The Gallup Inter-Cultural Film

Festival is a culturally diverse motion pic-

ture showcase. While it gladly accepts

national and international films, the Gallup

Film Foundation, which sponsors the

14th Annual “Wild Thing”Championship Bull Riding

Red Rock State ParkJuly 13 - 14, 2007

Fans from all over the country plan their

vacations around Wild Thing

Championship Bull Riding, when the

nation’s most notorious bad bulls shake

the ground as top riders compete for

more than $20,000 in prize money. For two

thunderous nights, the contests are a

blaze of music, courageous effort and

non-stop action. A featured fire-works dis-

play soars through the sky, and has been

known to stop traffic on the highway miles

away. The events are the biggest fundrais-

er of the year for two local non-profit

organizations, the Gallup Christian School

and the Manuelito Children's Home.

More information: 800-380-4989 or

505-722-2228.

provinces will travel to Gallup to participate in

the six-day rodeo, competing in 12 different

categories such as Junior Bull Riding, Calf

Roping, Goat Tying, Chute Dogging, Barrel

Racing and Team Roping. Each of the young

athletes is vying for his or her share of more

than $50,000 in college scholarships and an

additional $150,000 in awards and prizes.

The rodeo is sponsored by the Wrangler

Division of the National High School Rodeo

Association, an organization offering young

people the opportunity to be involved in the

sport of rodeo. The junior events are

designed to prepare athletes for the next

level of competition.

For more information contact the Gallup

McKinley County Chamber of Commerce,

800-380-4989.

event, is particularly interested in showing

films by local and regional filmmakers.

About fourteen categories are included

the program, and range from documen-

taries to music videos. For more informa-

tion, visit the website: www.GPAC.info/giff.

http://www.hon-dah.com

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Travel DistancesDistances to Gallup Miles

Albuquerque, NM 138Denver, CO 582Durango, CO 180El Paso, TX 404Farmington, NM 120Flagstaff, AZ 185Grand Canyon, AZ 263Lake Powell, UT 258Las Cruces, NM 338Los Angeles, CA 649Phoenix, AZ 329Pinetop, AZ 154Ruidoso, NM 321Salt Lake City, UT 583San Francisco, CA 949Santa Fe, NM 198Sedona, AZ 213Taos, NM 266Tucson, AZ 333

TransportationServices

Airport:Gallup Municipal Airport2111 W. Hwy. 66505-722-4896

Auto Rentals:Budget Car Rental2111 W. Hwy. 66505-726-1916

Enterprise Rent-A-Car2111 W. Hwy. 66505-722-5820800-736-8222

Bus:Greyhound Bus Lines701 E. Montoya Blvd.505-863-3761800-231-2222

Cab Company:Luna’s Cab Company505-722-9777

Railroad TicketAgencies:AMTRAK - Boarding atthe Gallup CulturalCenter200 E. Hwy. 66Reservations &Schedule Info.800-872-7245

Professional Travel Services300 W. Hill Ave.505-863-6671

The Travel Shoppe1616 S. 2nd St.505-863-9368

Convention Services

BW Inn & Suites3009 W. Hwy. 66Gallup, NM 87301505-722-6399800-722-6399

El Rancho Hotel1000 E. Hwy. 66Gallup, NM 87301505-863-9311800-543-6351

Red Rock State ParkPO Box 10Church Rock, NM87311505-722-3839800-242-4282

Emergency Services

For All Emergencies Dial 911

City of Gallup Public Information Office505-863-1254

Gallup Fire Dept.505-722-4195

Gallup Police Dept.505-722-2231

Medical Services

Rehoboth McKinleyChristian Hospital1901 Red Rock Dr.505-863-7000800-571-7000 Pharmacy

Walgreen Drug Stores1626 E. Hwy. 66505-722-9772Prescriptions 505-722-9499

Veterinary Services

Cedar Animal MedicalCenter1Mi. N. of Gallup onHwy. 491505-722-7786After HoursEmergencies505-863-5520

Red Rock AnimalHospital816 S. Boardman Ave.505-722-2251

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NAT I V E H E RI TAG E T RAI L

BY WAYYour Avenue to Indian County

One of the state’s newest designated Scenic Byways, the Native Heritage Trail takes travelersthrough a land as old as time itself. The rugged terrain here challenged European explorers longbefore the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Ancient cultures emerged, thrived and disap-peared here, but the descendents of those cultures still live on, honoring the sacred traditions oftheir forefathers.

Follow the Native Heritage Trail to discover the essence of Indian Country on Acoma, Navajoand Zuni lands. Delve into the world-class artistry of Acoma pottery, Navajo weaving and silver-smithing, and Zuni stone fetish carving and jewelry inlay. Savor vistas from Acoma Sky City, imag-ine daily life at Chaco Canyon, or discover where Coronado first encountered the ancestors ofZuni Pueblo people. Geologic time reveals itself around every bend in the road, and there is avariety of excellent dining, lodging and tour outfitter options to choose from along the way.

Gallup is the base camp and gateway; the Native Heritage Trail is the avenue to experiencingthis land of natural contrast, stark beauty and spectacular artistry. Travelers can spend a fewhours, few days or even weeks exploring Indian Country, where the past and present cometogether as one.

above: The sacred Shiprock rises 1500 feet above the desert floor deep in Navajo country north of Gallup.

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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”!

TO U R RO U T E From Gallup, head north on Hwy491 for five miles to Yah-Tah-Hey. Turn weston Hwy264 and continue nineteen miles, passing through Window Rock, Arizona. Turn north on Hwy191 and go 40miles 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.

above: Ancient cultures, the Anasazi and the more recent Navajo have inhabited the warm floor of Canyon de Chelly National Monument for 2000 years.

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The home of the sandstone formation of thesame name, the city of Window Rock is the capi-tol of the Navajo Nation. Attractions include theNavajo Nation Council Chambers, the NavajoNation Museum, the Navajo Arts & CraftsEnterprise and the Navajo Nation Zoo andBotanical Park. Two miles to the west onHwy264 is St. Michael’s, a Franciscan Missionfounded in 1898. The mission has a small museum, which is open daily in the summer.

F O RT D E F IAN C E

Established in 1851, Fort Defiance was once a destination on the route of the famous (butshort-lived) U.S. Cavalry Camel Corps.Abandoned in 1861 due to the Civil War, it wasused again during Colonel Kit Carson’s NavajoCampaign under the name Fort Canby. It wasselected as the site of the Indian Agency fol-lowing the Navajo Treaty of 1868, and was thelocation of the first Navajo medical center inthe entire Navajo Nation.

C H I N L E

Pronounced Chin-LEE, this friendly town of8,000 is your supply point for trips to Canyon deChelly. Located at the west end of the canyon,Chinle is named for a Navajo word meaning “aplace where the water flows out.” Here you willfind one of seven outlets of the Navajo Arts andCrafts Enterprise, a non-profit organization thatis the official marketing channel of the NavajoNation. You can be certain that items sold hereare genuine Navajo.

CAN YO N D E C H E L LY

NAT ’ L M O N U M E N T

A natural stronghold, this scenic and historic marvel has been home to Native Americanpeople for thousands of years. Citizens of theNavajo Nation live, farm, and raise livestock onthe lush valley floor, while ancient ruins loomsilently among the sheer red sandstone cliffs.There is quicksand in places on the floor of thevalley, so you must employ a native guide for alltrips to the bottom of the canyon.

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The restaurant at Thunderbird Lodge offers cafeteria-style dining for visitors to Canyon deChelly. The all-day restaurant occupies theoriginal building of a trading post built at themouth of the canyon in 1896. The walls of thedining room are adorned with excellent exam-ples of Navajo rugs and artwork available forpurchase. The cafeteria serves NativeAmerican dishes as well as continentalcuisine, and is open seven days a week.

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The country’s oldest and largest tribally controlled collegeis Diné College on the Navajo Reservation. Established in1968, the main campus is located in Tsaile, Arizona, justeast of Canyon de Chelly. There are six branch campuseslocated in Arizona and New Mexico.

Prior to his death, internationally recognized Navajoartist R.C. Gorman donated paintings, sculpture and aliterary collection consisting of various volumes of his-toric, artistic and literary significance to Diné College.

The school enclosed a special section of itslibrary for the R.C. Gorman LibraryCollection.

The space also honors Gorman’s mother,Adelle Katherine Brown, and his father,

artist Carl N. Gorman, one of the original29 Navajo Code Talkers.

R.C. Gorman will certainly bemissed, 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, Tsaile, AZ.

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On this exciting day tour, visitors have the opportunity to see legacies of ancient cultures and

living history carved in stone, traverse an ice cave and the insides of an ancient volcano, walk under-

neath a natural stone arch and descend a mineshaft. What’s more, the return trip to Gallup’s ameni-

ties at the end of the day takes less than an hour.

The adventure starts a half-hour’s drive south of Gallup on NM602. Turn east on NM53 to begin.

Scenic Route 53 leads 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.

The tour concludes at the New Mexico Mining Museum in Grants. From there just take I-40 west

back to Gallup.

above: The jagged upheavals from cooling lava flows provide eerie landscapes in the Grants area and souththrough El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area.

Explore ancient history and natural wonders.

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I N SC RI P T I O N RO C K

Also known as Inscription Rock, El Morro is amassive, castle-like sandstone bluff that rises200 feet above the valley floor. It contains over2,000 historic petroglyphs and inscriptionscarved into the rock. The ruins of an ancient875-room pueblo rest atop the bluff. A distinctlandmark with a reliable water supply, itbecame a stopping point for travelers throughthe ages. Many left their marks on the rock,including Ancestral Puebloans, Spanish con-quistadors and the U.S. Cavalry.

RAMAH

Settled in 1876, Ramah, New Mexico has twohouses listed with the New Mexico Registry ofHistoric Places. It is the home of the RamahNavajo Weavers Association, which has devel-oped a local economy based on sheep andother land-based traditions. The RamahNavajo people are recognized as a Chapter ofthe Navajo Nation. Ramah Lake, 2.5 milesnortheast of town, offers fishing, boating and picnicking.

I C E CAV E AN D

BAN D E RA VO LCAN O

Welcome to the Land of Fire and Ice. Visit theIce Cave and Bandera Volcano east of El Morroand experience an anomaly of nature: a cave ofperpetual winter, near the heart of an extinctvolcano. The ice on the cave floor is twentyfeet thick, and the temperature never risesabove 31 degrees (F).

Nearby Bandera is the largest of 29 extinct volcanoes in the Ice Caves region. Its lava tubeis one of the longest in North America.

E L MAL PAI S NAT ’ L

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Farther to the east a few miles, you will come toEl Malpais National Monument. Nowhere arethe volcanic origins of this land more apparentthan El Malpais (The Badlands). Encompassing2100 square miles of lava fields, this amazingmonument contains a vast array of cinder cones,pressure ridges and complex lava tube systems.The appearance of the area is like the landscapein a science fiction movie.

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D I V I D E

Between El Morro and El Malpais NationalMonuments, the 29 volcanic mountains of theFire and Ice region form the backbone of theContinental Divide in this area. TheContinental Divide is the pinnacle of a hugegeological ridge that separates the flow of thenation’s waterways to the east and west.Waterways east of this line flow toward theAtlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico; thosewest of the line flow toward the Pacific.

VISITOR CENTERThe Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center providesa gateway to exploring the recreational and cultural opportunities which abound in this part ofthe state. This multi-agency center provides areainformation, exhibits, maps, books, videos, and programs. Open Daily 8-5 MST 9-6 MDT

505.876.27831900 East Santa Fe Avenue • Grants, New Mexico 87020

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B I KE RAL LY

Hosted thisyear by the cityof Grants, theevent drawsthousands ofm o t o rc y c l eenthus ias tsfrom aroundthe world. Attractions include live entertain-ment, food and vendor booths, poker runs andmotorcycle giveaways. The three-day rally roarsinto town on the third weekend of July.1(800)550-3573 www.fireandicebikerally.com

G RAN TS

Grants, New Mexico is the home of the world’sonly underground uranium mining museum. TheNew Mexico Mining Museum is open daily exceptSundays. It features the history of the area andlocal uranium mining, as well as a collection ofancient artifacts and a display of gems and miner-als from all over the world. You can even ride “thecage” down the actual mineshaft for a short dis-tance! 1(800) 748-2142 ext. MW / www.grants.org

ROUTE 53 EVENTSMar 19 St. Joseph’s Feast Day at Laguna Pueblo.

505-552-6654May 5-6 La Fiesta de Colores. 800-748-2142May TBA El Morro Area Arts Council May Festival.

505-783-4710Jul TBA Wild West Days & Rodeo. 800-748-2142Jul 20-22 Fire & Ice Bike Rally. 800-550-3573Aug 10 San Lorenzo Feast Day at Acoma Pueblo.

505-552-6604Sep 2 San Estevan Feast Day at Acoma Pueblo.

505-552-6604Dec 1-2 Winter Arts & Crafts Fair. 800-748-2142

ATT RAC T I O N SWild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. Wolf dog and wolf captive born rescues.20 miles southeast of Ramah. 775-3304. www.wildspiritwolfsanctuary.orgEl Morro National Monument. Inscription Rock and Ancestral Puebloruins. 13 miles southeast of Ramah. 783-4226Ramah Lake. Fishing, boating and picnicking. 2.5 miles northeast of Ramah

L O C AT I O N Scenic NM53 issouth of Gallup running parallel to I-40 betweenZuni and Grants.

TO U R RO U T E Travel 30miles south from Gallup on Hwy602 and turn left(east) on Hwy53, traveling another 12 miles toRamah. Continue east 13 miles to El Morro NationalMonument, another 16 miles to Bandera Volcanoand Ice Cave and 26 miles through El Malpais Nat’lMonument to Grants. The Pueblos of Acoma andLaguna are located on I-40 east of Grants.

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I N F O R MAT I O NEl Morro Nat’l. Mon. 505-783-4226Ramah HistoricalSociety 505-783-4150Ramah StagecoachCafe 505-783-4288Ice Caves & BanderaVolcano The Land of El Malpais Nat’l. Mon.505-783-4774Grants/Cibola CountyChamber & MiningMuseum 505-287-4802800-748-2142www.grants.org

T H E P U E B LOSO F ACO MA &

LAG U NA

Acoma Pueblo perhaps best known as “Sky City.” Established 2,000 years ago atopa 357-foot sandstone mesa, it is the oldest continuously inhabited community in NorthAmerica. Today visitors can tour the 70-acre pueblo accompanied by native Acoma Guides.

Skilled artisans for centuries, Acoma potters make a thin-walled style of pottery thatis highly prized by collectors. Its fine-lined designs are often still painted with a yuccapaintbrush. Vessels are available for purchase at the Sky City Cultural Center, whichalso displays ancient examples of the unique style.

Nearby is Laguna Pueblo, where ancestors of today’s residents are thought to haveoccupied the homeland since 1300 A.D. or earlier. There is also evidence of humanhabitation in the general area as early as 5000 years ago.

“Laguna,” a Spanish word, refers to a lake once located there. The people speak adialect of the Keresan language, calling themselves the Kawaik. Laguna potters arealso highly skilled; their work differs from that of Acoma potters mainly in the slightlythicker walls, bolder designs and the use of sand rather than pottery shards for tempering clay. Pottery and other traditional crafts are available in the village ofLaguna off I-40.

above: A stunning view of Laguna Pueblo taken from a pullover on I-40 east of Gallup reveals hundreds of years of Pueblo Indian and Spanish heritage.

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El Morro& Ramah

Two quality attractions along our Day Tour 2 from Gallup – Scenic Route 53 – are the friendly town

of Ramah and its “next door” neighbor, the El Morro National Monument. Here visitors can view his-

tory carved in stone, then enjoy local dining and hospitality before exploring the other features of

the area.

The national monument is named for the massive rock formation it contains. A castle-like

sandstone bluff towering 200 feet above the surrounding valley floor, El Morro has been a significant

landmark to area residents and travelers for a thousand years or longer. In early times, prehistoric

Native Americans lived on its summit in an 875-room pueblo. For hundreds of years after that the

bluff served as a colossal natural signpost advertising a basic but precious commodity for weary trav-

elers: water. El Morro was known to have a reliable water supply at its base, and virtually everyone

passing through the area stopped there to rest.

Because of its popularity as a water stop over the ages, the mammoth signpost also eventually

became a gigantic stone bulletin board. Known to many as “Inscription Rock,” it contains over 2000

well-preserved petroglyphs and inscriptions carved by everyone from Ancestral Puebloans and

inset: A Spanish inscription at El Morro National Monument carved into the rock in 1709. above: The protectedspring at El Morro that attracted ancient cultures, Spanish explorers and cavalry troops remains a crystal clear poolof water today. opposite: A bronze woman and child at the Ramah Museum depict the life of early area settlers.

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Last year 32,000 peoplevisited El Morro, whichcelebrated its 100thanniversary as anational monument.

Spanish explorers to the U.S. Cavalry. Atop

the mesa stand the excavated kivas and 13

rooms of an ancient pueblo. Last year 32,000

people visited El Morro, which celebrated its

100th anniversary as a national monument.

Ramah is a place of diverse arts and

cultures. An historic town founded by

Mormon settlers in 1883, today’s Ramah wel-

comes travelers with restaurants, coffee

shops, lodging, galleries and a historical

museum. It is situated between the Zuni and

the Ramah Navajo Reservations, both known

for their independence and spirit of self-

determination. The Ramah Navajos are

noted for their weaving ability.

Area visitors can take a guided tour of the

Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary near Candy

Kitchen. The non-profit organization pro-

vides a permanent home to over fifty abused

and abandoned captive-bred wolves and

wolf-dogs.

From Ramah, travelers can return to Gallup

or proceed onward to the Northwest

New Mexico Visitor Center in Grants.

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Candy Kitchen, NM • 505.775.3304 www.wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org

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It is said that no other village on the North American Continent contains a higher

concentration of skilled artisans than the Pueblo of Zuni. Considered to be the most traditional

of the 19 New Mexico pueblos, it is also the largest, with a 45,000-acre reservation and unat-

tached land holdings in other parts of New Mexico and Arizona.

The ancestors of the present day Zuni people, known as the A:shiwi, farmed the Zuni River

Valley for thousands of years, raising livestock as well as vegetables like corn, wheat, beans and

squash. In fact, a number of vegetable varieties are native to the reservation. The people baked

pies and sourdough bread in outdoor ovens called he:bok’owe, also known to the Spanish as

hornos. That tradition continues today, along with the re-creation of heirloom dishes like deer

jerky, fried squash and Zuni-style blue corn tamales.

It is for its craftsmanship, however, that the pueblo is probably best known. The people of Zuni

were instrumental in developing a style of jewelry making so intricate that it is called needle-

point. Through painting, jewelry, pottery, fetish carving, beadwork and kachina making, artisans

express the cultural and religious traditions of the people. Ten shops in the community sell

Native American arts and crafts to the public. Another cultural attraction is the A:shiwi A:wan

above: Sacred Dowa Yalanne mesa provided protection for the Zuni during periods of Spanish confrontation.opposite: The Zuni mission houses larger than life murals representing the historic progression of Zuni people.

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Artisans express thecultural traditions of the people.

Museum and Heritage Center, an

independent enterprise of the Zuni peo-

ple. Located on the site of one of the

pueblo’s first trading posts, the museum

showcases hundreds of priceless arti-

facts retrieved during the excavation of

the ancient city of Hawikku during the

1920s. The people are justifiably proud

of the collection, which was stored out

of state for many years before being

returned.

The Pueblo of Zuni welcomes visitors,

and New Mexico Traveler would like to

remind readers that the pueblo is a sov-

ereign nation with its own unique lan-

guage and customs. When visiting,

please stop at the Visitor Center before

proceeding further.

P.O. Box 426 • Zuni, NM 87327

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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.

23 Pia Mesa RoadP.O. Box 446

Zuni, NM 87327

800.752.3278505.782.4547

Fax: 505.782.2155•

email: halona@nm.netwww.halona.com

• 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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EVENTSFeb 9-11 Valentine’s Day Jewelry Market at Zuni Visitor

and Arts Center.*14 Valentine’s Day Jewelry Market at Zuni Visitor

and Arts Center.*May 11-13 Mother’s Day and Graduation Arts Market at

Zuni Visitor and Arts Center.*28 Memorial Day Carvers Market at Zuni Visitor

and Arts Center.*Jun TBA Deshkwi/Fasting – ALL BUSINESSES CLOSED,

4 days, call for dates.Jul 14-15 New Moon Painters Plus Market at Zuni Visitor

and Arts Center.*Aug 10-12 Zuni Cultural Arts Expo. 505-782-7238Aug 30-31 Zuni Fair. 505-782-7238Sep 1-2 Zuni Fair. 505-782-7238Oct 5-14 Zuni Fall Festival & Arts Market. 505-782-7238Nov 22 Zuni Christmas Lights Parade. 505-782-7238

30 Holiday Arts Market. 505-782-7238Dec 1-2 Holiday Arts Market. 505-782-7238Dec TBA Deshkwi/Fasting – ALL BUSINESSES CLOSED,

4 days, call for dates.

*Zuni Arts Throughout the Seasons program events.Contact the Zuni Visitors Center at 505-782-7238 for moreinformation and other event dates.

top: The Zuni band performs in a Gallup parade honoring Veterans returning from Iraq. above:Traditional bread ovens on the edge of the Zuni River face sacred Dowa Yalanne mesa.

O L D Z U N I M I SS I O N

Started by Franciscan friars in 1629 and reconstructed in 1692 after the Pueblo Revoltof 1680, the Old Zuni Mission is considered tobe one of the finest examples of Spanish mis-sion architecture in the Southwest. Beginningin 1970, it has been decorated with life-sizedmurals of Zuni Kachina figures. They werepainted by artist Alex Seowtewa and his sons,who have continued the work since.

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This showroom of authentic contemporaryZuni-made merchandise is open to the public.Items range from strictly traditional to purelydecorative. All are genuine Zuni. Zuni pot-tery is of such high quality that it wasexchanged for trade goods with other tribeseven before the arrival of the Spanish. Thesame quality and attention to detail is evidentin the jewelry, fetishes, Kachinas, and furni-ture. The Zuni Arts and Crafts Enterprise also has ice-cold sodas! (505) 782-5531 / (866) 515-7675

HALO NA P LA Z A &

T H E I N N AT HALO NA

Located in the middle of Zuni Pueblo, HalonaPlaza occupies a former trading post built in1866. Calling it merely a supermarket wouldbe selling it short. Its staff of over 20 Zuni trib-al members provides a variety of goods andservices to residents and guests. Along withfresh meat and produce, the store offers financial services and ceremonial sup-plies. 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, patiosfor outdoor events, and a conference room.1(800) 752-3278 /www.halona.com

A : S H I W I A : WAN

M U S E U M &

H E RI TAG E C E N T E R

In 1916, anthropologists began a seven-yearexcavation project at the Zuni ancestral city ofHawikku. Some Zuni elders remembered, aschildren, seeing wagonloads of crates leavingZuni. They did not know then that the cratescontained some 20,000 priceless artifactsbound for New York City. The items werenever put on public display.

Today, however, hundreds of those artifactsare on display – in Zuni, at the A:shiwi A:wanMuseum. The collection is on extended loanfrom the National Museum of the AmericanIndian. (505) 782-4403.

J O E M I LO ’S W H I T E

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, NMseventeen miles south of Gallup on Hwy602.The old trading post has a historical U.S. PostOffice 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

LOCATIONZuni Pueblo is located on Scenic NM53,77 miles southwest of Grants, 155 mileswest of Albuquerque.

TOUR ROUTE Drive south of Gallup onNM602 for about 24miles to the juction atNM53. Procede weston NM53.

MOREINFORMATIONZuni InformationCenter, (505) 782-7238 www.experi-encezuni.com, Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts,(505) 782-5531Museum & Heritage Center, (505) 782-4403

www.joemilo.com email: joemilo@hughes.net

(1• 888 • 563 • 6456)

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TO U R RO U T E From Gallup, drive east on Historic Route 66, parallel to I-40, past the century-old Rehoboth Christian School to Church Rock and Red Rock State Park. Return to I-40 and continueeast for 22 miles to northbound Hwy371 at Thoreau. Drive 25 miles north to Crownpoint and an additional 3miles, turning east on Indian Hwy9. Continue on Hwy9 to Pueblo Pintado. Go north on Hwy46 to County Roads7900/7950 leading directly to the Visitor Center at Chaco Culture National Historic Park.

Over 11 centuries ago, the

place now known as Chaco

Canyon was a thriving center

of human habitation. Linked to

over 100 communities

throughout the Four Corners

region, it had farms, kivas,

canals, plazas and residential

buildings as tall as five stories.

The Navajo called the

people of Chaco Canyon the

Anasazi, and their Native

American descendents call

them the Ancient Ones. A

more modern designation for

them is the Ancestral

Puebloans. Whatever they

were called in their own

culture, they lived,

worshipped and traded here

for 300 years before the entire

area population migrated on

to other places. Today the

timeless breezes carry voices

of the past to visitors at Chaco Canyon, where history lives on in solitude. The ruins there are so

historically significant that the area is designated a World Heritage Site.

The Chaco Culture National Historic Park, which contains the ruins, features a visitor center, a

museum and a nine-mile paved loop that accesses five different Chacoan sites. Bicycling is a

great way to tour the loop, and parking areas are provided for both cycles and autos. Short

hiking paths lead from the parking areas to the sites. To maximize your enjoyment of the

experience, stop at the visitor center first.

Travelers should allow plenty of time to get there and back. Depending on the route taken,

the last 20 to 33 miles of the road are unpaved. Further, notes the National Park Service: “From

the south, two routes access Chaco from Hwy9, 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.” That number is 505-

786-7014.

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F O RT W I N GAT E

As you head toward Thoreau, you will passFort Wingate, located south of I-40.Established in 1868, the fort is actually older than the city of Gallup. Still a militaryreservation, present-day Fort Wingate is aPershing Missile launch site for White SandsMissile Range. T H O REAU AN D

C ROW N P O I N T

You can fish for rainbow trout at BluewaterLake State Park, or view migratory waterfowland elk at Rice Park in the Cibola NationalForest. Both are just a short drive fromThoreau. Crownpoint, New Mexico isfamous for its monthly auction of high-qual-ity Navajo woven goods. The auctions areusually held on the third Friday of everymonth. Viewing begins at 3 p.m. and bid-ding starts at seven. The weavers them-selves often attend the auction.

C HACO C U LT U RE

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H I STO RI CAL PAR K

The park contains a variety of fascinatingAncestral Puebloan ruins, a Visitor Centerand 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.NAVAJ O PAR K

This B & B is located in Coolidge, on I-40west of Thoreau.

RE D RO C K

STAT E PAR K

Located near the community of ChurchRock, this 640-acre park is framed on three sides with spectacular red sandstoneformations. The park offers full facilities anda museum. From the parking area, there arehiking trails leading to fantastic views ofPyramid Rock and the distinctive spires ofChurch Rock.

opposite: Chaco Culture National HistoricPark, a World Heritage Site, includes severaleasily accessible sites built by an aggressiveand ingenious ancient people. above: MotherNature has sculpted impressive formationsthroughout the Gallup region.

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Paris is to Haute Couture.”-Arizona Highways, July 1974 Rug Issue

Box 8014 • Newcomb, New Mexico 87455A short one-hour drive from Gallup, Window Rock, or Farmington

505.789.3267toadlena@hotmail.com • www.ToadlenaTradingPost.com

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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.

TO U R RO U T E From Gallup, head north on Hwy491 for five miles to Yah-tah-hey. Turn weston Hwy264 and continue nineteen miles to Window Rock, Arizona. Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is atGanado, 26 miles farther west on Hwy264.

above: Window Rock marks the location of the governing body of the massive Navajo nation. inset, right: TheNavajo Tribal Museum and Arts and Crafts Center emphasizes tribal history and houses both ancient and moderncrafts. opposite: A demonstration of traditional Navajo weaving methods at Window Rock.

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NAVAJ O CAP I TO L

AT W I N D OW RO C K

Besides Window Rock’s stunning sandstoneformation, you can visit the circular NavajoNation Council Chambers, adorned with col-orful murals. In keeping with tradition,Navajo Councilmen speak in their native lan-guage during Council sessions.

The Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park isthe only “tribal zoo” in America. Some 30species of wild animals live here, and at leasthalf a dozen species of domestic animals.Most are native to the Navajo Nation. All livein truly natural habitats.

H U B B E L L T RAD I N G

P OST NAT I O NAL

H I STO RI C S I T E

Trading posts were critical supply points forNavajos returning from the “Long Walk” of1864-68. First established in 1876, this activetrading post still sells groceries and drygoods, but it also features a bookstore,exhibits, rug weaving demonstrations and apicnic area. Self-guided tours of thegrounds and a Ranger-guided tour of theoriginal Hubbell home are available.Maintained the way it was, the trading poststill sells old and new Native American artand is host to two auctions each year.www.nps.gov/hutr.

NAVAJ O M U S E U M

Learn about the history of the Navajo tribalculture as told in the people’s own words.Located at Hwy64 and Loop Road inWindow Rock, this 54,000 square foot muse-um is shaped like a hogan, the traditionaldwelling of the Navajo. It houses a library,children’s museum and a variety of exhibits,including one honoring the Navajo CodeTalkers. The facility also includes a book andgift shop, snack bar, auditorium and outdooramphitheater.

NAVAJ O S H O P P I N G

C E N T E R AT

GAM E RCO

Opened in 1957, the Navajo ShoppingCenter was a break from the traditional dark,fortress-like trading post. Huge and bright-ly lit, it featured aisles where shoppers couldbrowse and pick out what they liked.

Today’s Navajo Shopping Center deals inmore than fine Native American arts andcrafts. It has a café, gas station, grocery andgeneral store, a garage, a laundry, and a U.S.Post Office. Livestock and feed are also soldat this unique complex. Located three milesNorth of Gallup on Hwy491.

BAKERY / DELI

Glenn’s Café, Bakery & Pizzeria505-722-4104

Little Rabbit Deli505-778-5662

Puritan Bakery505-863-4671

Westend Donut & Deli505-722-3233

COFFEE HOUSES

Billy Dee’s Coffee Experience505-409-5054

The Coffee House with WI-FI505-726-0291

FINE DINING

Chelles Restaurant505-722-7698

New Mexico Steakhouse505-722-2221

FAMILY DINING

Angela’s Café Con Leche505-722-7526

Applebee’s Bar & Grill505-726-0401

Avalon Restaurant505-863-5072

Canton Chinese Restaurant505-722-4040

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store505-726-2992

David’s Restaurant505-722-5319

Denny’s Restaurant505-863-8858505-285-4610505-722-6945

Dine´ Grill505-726-1097

Eagle Café505-722-3220

Earl’s Family Restaurant505-863-4201

El Rancho Hotel Restaurant505-863-9311

First Street Café505-287-7111

Furr’s Family Dining505-722-4349

Golden Corral505-863-3335

Grandpa’s Grill505-863-2151

Jerry’s Café505-722-6775

King Dragon505-863-6300

Maria’s505-722-6135

My Sister’s Place505-863-2535

Oasis MediterraneanRestaurant505-722-9572

Olympic Kitchen505-863-2584

Peewee’s Kitchen505-863-9039

Plaza Café505-722-6240

The Ranch Kitchen505-722-5696

Roadrunner Café505-722-7309

Rocket Café505-722-8972

Sizzler Steak, Seafood & Salad505-722-6498

Super’s Buffet505-863-8889

FAST FOOD

Alicia’s Burrito Express505-863-9090

Arby’s Restaurant505-722-9235

Blake’s Lota Burger505-863-3181505-863-6658505-722-4223505-863-4684

Burger King505-722-6083

Burger King - Rio West Mall505-722-6140

California Chinese Fast Food505-863-0888

Carl’s Jr505-726-9313505-863-8129

The Chili Factory - Rio West Mall505-722-5475

Church’s Chicken505-722-0928505-722-2671

Corndogs Plus -Rio West Mall505-722-9056

Dairy Queen505-863-5172Dairy Queen West505-863-4844

Dragon Express505-726-1700

Kansas City Smoke House BBQ505-863-5843

Kentucky Fried Chicken505-863-5515505-722-5707

Long John Silvers Sea FoodShoppe505-722-6831

Mataya’s Subway505-863-8966

McDonald’s Restaurant505-863-4369505-722-6133

Orange Julius - Rio West Mall505-722-6051

Philippine Cuisine Express505-722-3919

Plaza Subway505-863-8020

Quizno’s Subs505-722-2444

Route 66 Drive-In505-863-9932

Sonic Drive In505-863-2100505-863-3400505-863-2231

Subway Sandwiches & Salads505-863-2885505-722-3308

Taco Bell505-722-7610505-863-4887505-722-7612

Taco’s Mexico505-863-3902

Wendy’s Old FashionedHamburgers505-863-3496505-726-1071

Wimpy’s Food Co. - Rio West Mall505-722-6163

MEXICAN

A Taste of the Southwest505-722-5490

Don Diego’s Restaurant505-722-5517

El Charrito505-722-8969

El Metate505-722-7000

El Ranchero Café505-876-1032

El Sombrero Restaurant505-863-4554

Garcia’s Sunset Grill505-863-4070

Genaro’s Café505-863-6761

Gordo’s Café505-722-5169

La Barraca Restaurant505-722-5083

La Fiesta Café505-726-8130

Panz Alegra Restaurant505-722-7229

Virgie’s Restaurant505-863-5152

PIZZA

Big Cheese Pizza of Gallup505-722-4454

Domino’s Pizza505-722-4443

One of a Kind Pizza505-722-9258

Papa John’s Pizza505-722-2323

Pizza Hut505-722-7762 • 505-722-7731

Pizza Warehouse505-722-5566

SPORTS LOUNGE /NIGHT LIFE

Class Act - Rio West Mall505-863-2969

Coal Street Pub505-722-0117

Don Diego’s Lounge505-722-5517

Goodfella’s Sports Lounge505-863-0385

Pal Joey’s Kitchen & Lounge505-722-6383

Paramount Liquor & Lounge505-863-6632

Rookies Sports Lounge505-722-2221

Sports Page Lounge505-722-3853

The 49er Lounge800-543-6351

Virgie’s Lounge505-863-5152

GALLUP LODGINGBED & BREAKFAST

Apache Canyon Ranch800-808-8310

Cimarron Rose B&B505-783-4770 800-856-5776www.cimarronrose.com

The Inn at Halona B&B505-782-4547 800752-3278www.halona.com

Stauder’s Navajo Lodge862-7553www.rainbirdtrading.com

Zuni Mountain Lodge505-862-7616www.zunimi.com

FULL SERVICE

Best Western Inn& Suites505-722-2221 800-722-6300www.newmexicoinnandsuites.com

Holiday Inn505-722-2201 800-465-4329

HISTORICAL FULL SERVICE

El Rancho Hotel505-863-9311 800-543-6351www.elranchohotel.com

El Rancho Motel505-863-9311 800-543-6351

RV PARKS & CABINS

El Morro RV Park& Ancient Way Café505-783-4612

KOA of Gallup505-722-2333

Red Rock State Park505-863-9330

Z Lazy B Guest Ranch505-488-5600www.zlazyb.com

GALLUP V IS ITORS CENTER

103 Historic Route 66Gallup, New Mexico 87301

1-800-242-4282 • 1-800-380-4989www.gallupnm.org

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STANDARD & ECONOMY

Ambassador Motel505-722-3843

America’s Best ValueInn & Suites505-722-0757

Arrowhead Lodge505-863-5111

Best WesternRed Rock Inn505-722-7600800-528-1234www.newmexico-lodging.com

Best WesternRoyal Holiday505-722-4900800-528-1234www.newmexico-lodging.com

Blue Spruce Lodge505-863-5211

Budget Inn505-722-6631

Colonial Motel505-863-6821

Comfort Inn505-722-0982

Crossroads Motel505-287-9264

Days Inn505-863-3891

Days Inn - West505-863-6889

Desert Skies Motel505-863-4485

Econo Lodge505-722-3800

Economy Inn505-863-9301

El Capitan Motel505-863-6828

El Coronado Motel505-722-5510

Franciscan Lodge505-287-4424

Gallup Travelodge505-722-2100

Golden Desert Motel505-722-6606

Hacienda Motel505-722-5900

Hampton Inn505-722-7224

Hampton Inn & Suites505-726-0900

Hojo Innby Howard Johnson505-863-6801

Holiday Inn Express505-726-1000

La Quinta Inn & Suites505-722-2233www.laquinta.com

Lariat Lodge505-722-5496

Lexington Hotel505-863-4491

Microtel Inn505-722-2600www.microtelgallup.com

Motel 6505-863-4492800-466-8356www.motel6.com

Page Hotel505-863-9882

Quality Inn & Suites505-726-1000www.choicehotels.com

Ramada Limited505-722-8640

Ranchito Motel505-863-6845

Red Roof Inn505-722-7765www.redroof.com

Redwood Lodge505-863-5411

Roadrunner Motel505-863-3804

Shalimar Inn505-722-4493

Sky City Casino Hotel505-6123

Sleep Inn505-863-3535www.choicehotels.com

Sunset Motel505-863-3012

Super 8 Gallup505-722-5300

Thunderbird Motel505-863-3888

Travel Centers of America505-863-6801

Zia Motel505-863-49523

Building a positive business environment

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103 West Hwy. 66 • Gallup, New Mexico

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For more information call tollfree 1-800-380-4989. Proactive Host training your people to better serve your community

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The Rex Museum displays a variety of art andcultural items. Displays feature the miningindustry and highlight the ethnic and culturaldiversity of the Gallup area.

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Monday -Friday

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The Tour of The Nations is a 5-day recreational bike ride that winds its participants through New Mexico’s

Pueblos and mountain desert scenery. The riders will experience southwestern history as they are welcomed

guests at 4 of New Mexico’s historic Native American pueblos. The ride will begin in the Pueblo of Isleta, and

continue on to the Pueblos of Laguna, Acoma and Zuni. The riders will spend a night in each pueblo where

they will be treated to a tour, a traditional meal and dances. The ride will finish in Gallup, NM with a recep-

tion dinner and admission to the 86th annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.

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Gallup, NM 87301

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