Gallup, New Mexico
Gallup is a city of 21,023 people in McKinley County, New Mexico, founded in 1881.
Why visit Gallup
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 70 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Historic El Morro Theatre, Chief Theatre, El Rancho Hotel & Motel and C.N. Cotton Warehouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 16°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Gallup
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gallup
Gallup (Navajo: Naʼnízhoozhí) is a city in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States, with a population of 21,899 as of the 2020 census. A substantial percentage of its population is Native American, with residents from the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes. Gallup is the county seat of McKinley County and the most populous city between Flagstaff and Albuquerque along historic U.S. Route 66.
From the Wikipedia article Gallup, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Chief Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Former movie theater in Gallup, New Mexico, United States
Museums and landmarks18
El Rancho Hotel & Motel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Hotel building in Gallup in United States of America
1000 Historic US Highway 66
C.N. Cotton Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Warehouse in Gallup, New Mexico
Drake Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Hotel building in Gallup, United States of America
El Morro Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Movie theater in New Mexico, United States of America
Gallup Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in New Mexico, United States
Grand Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Hotel in Gallup, New Mexico, United States
Harvey Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Hotel building in Gallup, New Mexico
Lebanon Lodge No. 22
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Clubhouse in Gallup, New Mexico
McKinley County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
County courthouse in Gallup, United States of America
Palace Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Hotel building in Gallup, United States of America
Redwood Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Motel in Gallup, New Mexico
Rex Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Gallup, New Mexico, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
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Restaurants and cafes70
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
1560 West Maloney Avenue, Gallup
Mo-Su 11:00-24:00, Sa-Su 00:00-01:00
Glenn's Coffee Shop
Cafe · Regional, Coffee Shop, Burger · 0.9 mi
901 W Hwy 66, Gallup
Mo-Sa 05:00-14:00
Anthony's Mexican & American Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
1219 NM 491
58 more on the map.
History
Gallup was founded in 1881 as a railhead for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. The city was named after David Gallup, a paymaster for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.
There is widespread belief that during World War II, the city fought successfully to prevent 800 Japanese American residents from being placed in wartime internment, the only New Mexico city to do so. But this is not true. Executive Order 9066 was never used to intern people living in Gallup, and the city complied with all federal orders and policies during the war.
On August 4, 2022, an SUV driven by an intoxicated individual drove through a parade crowd during the city's 100th annual Intertribal Celebration, leaving 15 injured, including two police officers and several children.
From the History section of Gallup, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay23
Churches and places of worship6
Saint Francis Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
214 West Wilson Avenue, Gallup
Saint John Vianney Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.6 mi
3408 Zia Drive, Gallup
East Aztec Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
310 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup
Sisters of our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Joseph (Casa Reina)
Church · 0.7 mi
711 South Puerco Drive, Gallup
Shopping17
Ortega's Indian Arts and Crafts
Shop · 2.0 mi
2107 West Historic Highway 66, Gallup
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare11
High Desert Nephrology Associates
Clinic and pharmacy
1551 South 2nd Street, Gallup
Map of Gallup
200 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 16°F | 0.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 20°F | 0.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 24°F | 0.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 32°F | 0.6 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 74°F | 40°F | 0.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 49°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 57°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 55°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 47°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 34°F | 1.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 24°F | 0.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 16°F | 0.9 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gallup Sand & Gravel (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
McKinley County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2010-09-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2006-08-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Catalpa Canyon 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Gamerco 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- White Cliffs 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Sundance 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Crestview 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Williams Acres 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Yah-ta-hey 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Rock Springs 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Church Rock 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Fort Wingate 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McKinley County New Mexico Court House, AllenS, Public domain
- El Rancho Hotel 1, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The former post office building, now the Comcast building in Gallup., TheBackWoodsRevival, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WHITES CAFE-1, MRobison, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The former Grand Hotel missing the luster it once held., TheBackWoodsRevival, CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Morro Theater in Gallup., TheBackWoodsRevival, CC BY-SA 3.0
- REDWOOD LODGE-1, MRobison, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The former Chief Theater, now the Crashing Thunder Gallery., TheBackWoodsRevival, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Lebanon Lodge No. 22, now the Stronghold Church., TheBackWoodsRevival, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trade N Post Classifieds (15533149581), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- REX MUSEUM, MRobison, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Drake Hotel 09-13-12, MRobison, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palace Hotel McKinley Co NM northwest and southwest elevations, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gallup NM - Sacred Heart Cathedral - 2, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
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