Gamerco, New Mexico
Gamerco is a community of 1,176 people in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Why visit Gamerco
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Chief Theatre, C.N. Cotton Warehouse and Drake Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 14°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Gamerco
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gamerco
Gamerco, also called in Navajo: Łigaiyaaʼáhí (Navajo pronunciation: [ɬi˥ka˩i˩jaː˩ʔa˥hi˥], meaning "white smokestack"), is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,343, down from 1,956 in 2010. Gamerco was used as a base for coal mining until the 1960s.
From the Wikipedia article Gamerco, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Chief Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Former movie theater in Gallup, New Mexico, United States
Museums and landmarks13
C.N. Cotton Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Warehouse in Gallup, New Mexico
Drake Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hotel building in Gallup, United States of America
El Morro Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Movie theater in New Mexico, United States of America
Gallup Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in New Mexico, United States
Grand Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hotel in Gallup, New Mexico, United States
Harvey Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hotel building in Gallup, New Mexico
Lebanon Lodge No. 22
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Clubhouse in Gallup, New Mexico
McKinley County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
County courthouse in Gallup, United States of America
Palace Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hotel building in Gallup, United States of America
Redwood Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Motel in Gallup, New Mexico
Rex Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building in Gallup, New Mexico, United States
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United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Post office building in Gallup, United States of America
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship3
History
Gamerco was settled as a company town in 1920 when the Gallup American Coal Company (from which the community is named) began sinking coal mine shafts in the surrounding hills. A coal processing plant, rail spur, power plant, and a church were built to serve the community and its mining operations. Around 500 coal miners and their families called Gamerco home. In the 1960s the coal mines were closed, the power plant decommissioned, and the railroad spur removed.
From the History section of Gamerco, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
School · 5.2 mi
705 Gurley Ave, Gallup
Map of Gamerco
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 14°F | 0.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 19°F | 0.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 23°F | 0.6 in | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 28°F | 0.5 in | 2.3 in |
| May | 75°F | 36°F | 0.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 45°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 54°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 53°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 44°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 31°F | 0.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 20°F | 0.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 14°F | 0.7 in | 7.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gallup Muni Ap (4 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, 4 miles away.
- Gallup 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Yah-ta-hey 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Rock Springs 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- White Cliffs 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Catalpa Canyon 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Twin Lakes 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Window Rock 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- St. Michaels 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Fort Defiance 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Crownpoint 36 mi east, about 58 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
- Łigaiyaaʼáhí, The original uploader was Seb az86556 at Navajo Wikipedia ., 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
- McKinley County New Mexico Court House, AllenS, Public domain
- 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
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