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Gallup, New Mexico

Gallup is a city in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States, with a population of 21,899 as of the 2020 census.
Population 21,899

Top Events in Gallup History

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1881Government
== History == Gallup was founded in 1881 as a railhead for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.
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1928History
Other movies shot here are Redskin (1928), and Superman (1978).
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1973History
In 1973, it had about 300 students.
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1992History
Snow is common and sometimes heavy; the maximum in a month is 29.1 inches (73.91 cm) in December 1992 and the most in a year 65.1 inches (165.35 cm) between July 1990 and June 1...
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1997History
The summers are hot during the day, but the high altitude and low humidity mean that nights remain distinctly cool; as late as July 2, 1997, the temperature fell to 31 °F (−1 °C).
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2000History
== Demographics == As of the 2000 census, 20,209 people, 6,810 households, and 4,869 families were residing in the city.
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2012Crime
In 2012, violent crime was nearly five times the national average.
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2014Crime
According to an article published in November 2014, "Gallup saw 463 violent crimes last year including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
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2022History
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 ...

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Historical Timeline

1881Government
== History == Gallup was founded in 1881 as a railhead for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.
1928History
Other movies shot here are Redskin (1928), and Superman (1978).
1973History
In 1973, it had about 300 students.
1992History
Snow is common and sometimes heavy; the maximum in a month is 29.1 inches (73.91 cm) in December 1992 and the most in a year 65.1 inches (165.35 cm) between July 1990 and June 1...
1997History
The summers are hot during the day, but the high altitude and low humidity mean that nights remain distinctly cool; as late as July 2, 1997, the temperature fell to 31 °F (−1 °C).
2000History
== Demographics == As of the 2000 census, 20,209 people, 6,810 households, and 4,869 families were residing in the city.
2012Crime
In 2012, violent crime was nearly five times the national average.
2014Crime
According to an article published in November 2014, "Gallup saw 463 violent crimes last year including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
2022History
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 ...

Did You Know?

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Gallup is located in the state of New Mexico.
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Gallup has a population of 21,899 residents.
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A substantial percentage of its population is Native American, with residents from the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes.

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Famous People from Gallup, New Mexico

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Willie Adams (1990s pitcher)
Baseball Player · Born Oct 8, 1972 · Age 53
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Nanibah Chacon
Artist · Born 1980 · Age 46
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Demian Dinéyazhi'
Artist, Activist · Born 1983 · Age 43
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Mark Charles
Native American Activist
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Carl Nelson Gorman
Navajo Code Talker, Artist,, Professor · Born Oct 5, 1907 · Died Jan 29, 1998 (age 90)
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