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Introduction to Gallup, New Mexico
Gallup, New Mexico, in McKinley county, is 116 miles W of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and 122 miles W of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 20,209.
Gallup History
Gallup was founded in 1891. It was established as the Pacific and Atlantic Railroad’s railhead. The city was named “Gallup” in honor of David Gallup, a paymaster for the Pacific and Atlantic Railroad. The area is often known as the “Indian Capital of the World.”
Gallup and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Gallup
The Seventh Day Adventist Church, Twin Buttes Church of the Nazarene, Good News Parish and the Emanuel Baptist Temple and Christian Academy are the local houses of worship. The Mentmore Meadows Historic Site, the C N Cotton Warehouse Historic Site and El Rancho Hotel Historic Site are great places to learn more about the area’s history.
Gallup Transportation
Albuquerque International is the nearest major airport.
Gallup Higher Education
The University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus, Northland Pioneer College, San Juan College and Fort Lewis College are all nearby.
Comparing Gallup to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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