@@crystalcontreras5113 This video must be filmed in Aug 2024. Since he drove from CA and passed New Mexico on the way to Boston to visit his family (Sept 5, 2024)
I love your enthusiasm! My husband and I have explored the US for almost 45 years now. We once picked up a native man and gave him a lift home. It was a severely hot day and he was out walking. He lived on the Res and ended up inviting us into his home! He was a decorated Korean War vet. It was a lovely visit. I enjoy the detail you give and the background you describe! Keep up with the good work!
Wow loved your story born and raised in Albuquerque but now I live in COLORADO I never been to Gallup NM,been to Grant's NM but never Gallup but I love turquoise and I'm traveling to Gallup my nx visit to NM for all your positive feed back and interviews thank you for the good work and I love Navajo history. Mijo's. PUEBLO CO
As a Native combat veteran, I'll have to say that it comes as no surprise to me at all that the gentleman you described was so kind to you. Firstly, you were exceptionally kind to him, but mostly because we Natives are known for our hospitality. Clearly, you're obviously a very nice person, and I thank you for being so nice to the man from all of us Native veteran guys. Thanks in Cherokee is sgi. Pronounced s~gee with a hard g sound. There's your first lesson in speaking Cherokee. Stay safe, be well, and most importantly, be happy.
My husband and I was homeless in 2014.. we got picked up in Grants by an Indian family. We rode in the back of the truck. It was mid September. Chilly out. They bought us dinner and took us to their home on the Rez. Let us sleep in their storage room with a heater and mattress and blankets. Fed is homemade food and treated us like long lost family... Then they drove us to the State line Truck stop where we showered and got some food before we walked into Arizona. We kept in touch with them throughout the years and in 2019 when I was traveling to Colorado from San Diego,I stopped in Gallup, got in touch with the family and was able to spend 2 days in their home which had built up since the last time I was there. Even though the storage we stayed in was the same. I speak with them a couple of times a year. So grateful for those folks. 🙏🏼🫶🏼
Born and raised New Mexican here, I really do think New Mexico gets a really bad rep and is more safe than most other states. The thing is my state has some of the nicest people and we will always be kind to those who come an visit the state. Our food and cultures are so unique that I strongly feel like more people should come and visit the state of New Mexico.
Those clouds and the light are a good part of why so many artists flocked to Santa Fe, Taos, Truchas, etc. The western movies made in the 50's made use of that light and the clouds. You can usually tell if a movie of that time was shot in NM
A few months ago a student at hozho academy was shot while walking home and a week ago a dude was shot in the head in front of American bar. Most of the homeless have guns on them and my coworkers bf found a website on a terrorist cell operating there, most of them own the smoke shops there for their funding.
I’m a born, bred and raised New Mexican. From North Central of the state to the 4-Corners region. Moved away for 32 years - then came back - twice! Something about it. Just pulls you in. And you find peace, beauty and inner strength with an artistic voice. I’m a musician and have always found the depths of my soul in and with music 🎶 🎼 🎵 here. ❤😊
Ramona , could you write me a song about the Ozarks and inbreeding ? I think my brother may have to call his sister mother -in -law ! Raton pass is a great area .
I think NM has the most underground military bases, which is where a lot of the missing children have gone in this country, so it's not just weird, it's quite dangerous because of our lying g o v that is allowing human experimentation (underground) since Eisenhower's presidency. Roswell is just one military base in NM that has too many secrets. @@omarramirez6703
Keshi , Born and raised in Zuni Pueblo, also a silversmith inlay jewelry maker. We always made the 45 min trip to Gallup everyday basically. We just celebrated our Winter Solstice Shalako. Hope u enjoyed your visit. De'labá stay safe stay warm and take care of each other ❤ 🦅 ❤
The Trading post in Vanderwagon was started and operated by my ex's family, the Zulu reservation is such a beautiful place, I have enjoyed every minute I have spent in the area! Definitely my favorite area of New Mexico!
Memory in Gallup. Traveling with my elderly mother through NM. Stopped for gas. Mom being from Calif she walked out to the street to smoke. Windy and cold day. The women in the store at the service station were native american and ran out to get my mother and take her into the store - so she could smoke inside. Gave her coffee. They politely told me I was being very disrespectful for allowing my mother to stand out in the cold and wind . . .
I rode a bicycle with two high school friends across the US and we spent a month in New Mexico and met great people, camped in amazing places and had zero problems, just the opposite, people treated us really well especially through the Navajo Nation.
I moved to NM from Dallas, TX to find a peaceful place to live, and I have not been disappointed_ Such a beautiful, peaceful place here in the northern mountains, where I live_ I love New Mexico
Nice bro. I lived in Dallas before. Dallas is a trip but definitely a city. My sister lives there. I enjoyed living in like Pojoaque and around Santa Fe. I went up to Chama and Tierra Amarilla where a friend tends his sheep. Dulce nice. Dated around Farmington. Drove through Raton plenty. Soaked in hot waters outside Las Vegas next to World College. Bottom line is northern areas are cooler and better. The land will take care of you.
Love that you visited my home State. Living in Las Cruces,NM I've only passed by Gallup on our way home from Chicago. I'm glad you gave us a wonderful trip into the town of Gallup. I have native friends from there. I'm also Mescalero/Navajo
@@evanorthcliff2782 hey neighbor! If you take vehicle to Socorro then head thru Pie Town you can visit Gallup again? . The rock station there is really my favorite thing. Snappy cold there in winter❄️! If you opt for Silver City route through Fence Lake and Reserve this is an interesting path 4 sure too
I grew up in California and moved to New Mexico when I was 19, Im 52 right now and traveled to many States in USA and I can proudly say New Mexico its been a paradise state for me. One of the peaceful States in USA. Love New Mexico ❤❤❤
@@j.c.5016 Doesn't mean he lived on the coast where those beaches and great weather exist. He could have lived in shithole Modesto, CA for all we know.
@XBluDiamondX Modesto isn't that bad. But I'm from Southern Cali, born and raised, in Los Angeles County. But would drive to OC Huntington Beach to surf. Cali is the place where you hit the beaches, mountains, lakes, with moderate warm to cool climate but can also enjoy the snow in the winter at Big Bear, Wrightwood, or Mammoth.
I know huh in over the last few years you have seen the popularity of the state grown due to the migration of people moving off grid, and also California is going to Texas vice versa
Stay away from the Flying J in Albuquerque if you are looking for a place to spend the night in an R.V. Some nut walked up and asked me to see my vehicle registration , and had his hand on a gun ! So I asked him who he was , I thought he was some kind of security guy. { he said I am your worst nightmare } . Some guy with Indiana Transport saw this and was videoing the whole time . What a nutcase !
New Mexico is desert, blowing sand, scorpions, rattlesnakes, toxic mines, violent crimes, hot as hell in the day and cold as hell at night, never a pleasant temp, lack of water, tumbleweeds and creosote, High crime, poor education, a whole lot of welfare. Dont believe the people on here saying how great it is.
I just love these videos, please don't stop them. Your enthusiasm and the way you speak with locals really enhances the videos! I love these inisual or interesting towns
Funny thing is I was sitting on a bench & while you pulled up & parked next to me at the “We are The People” art installation. I saw you chasing a gopher. lol I had no idea you were a RUclips influencer. Glad you liked our home town. It’s Rich in Culture & History.
I love your enthusiasm and sense of adventure. Your interviews of the local people add a human dimension that other travel programs don't. Since you drive a Tesla how is the charging situation? Your colorful block graphics easily I.D. you site.
Thanks so much for the kind words Matt! Glad you've been enjoying the videos :) Charging is very connected along the interstates and most popular routes. I intend to go through some pretty remote parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana on my way back out west, so we'll see how the situation is then!
Electric vehicles are only for people who ride home every day to recharge. Also an e.v. is not places with cold snowy winter. There the car windows need to be defrosted and defogger with hot engine coolant water.
My family has lived in Gallup for decades and decades…. before the 1900’s! I love this place. My aunt and uncle own Earls!! My grandpa Godfrey welded all those fences around town with art. It was cool even seeing my Papa’s work in this video. He did all the fence art at the park you went to with the people and coal mining art. That was HIS stuff!! He just passed in July… it was warming seeing this at home in AZ. My great grandpa worked at the mines in Gallup for a very long time. If you’re there again, you need a burrito from AllSups! It sounds like to me that this video may have been recorded on the Friday we had his funeral in August. August 2nd at St. Francis… later went to 3rd Street Tavern :) My mom’s from the Northside, same with my grandparents and great grandparents. My Auntie Sally is the person who registered the El Rancho into the Historical places!
I love earl's restaurant! I live in farmington but travel to gallup frequently and love going in to earls for good food, Good people, And you can shop while you eat.
Ty for taking us into the store and coffee shop. I always appreciate these types of channels going into the business establishments. The grocery stores also. I love to see the prices and atmosphere.
This was great! I really appreciated your research. The interviews humanized the area. Very even-handed. Come to Roswell, NM! We need a similar review.
I just Subscribed because of this video. I love how you depict Gallup. I can't wait to see more of your videos. I'm still halfway through this video. Good content. And I'm learning a lot despite living near Gallup my whole life. Thank You for this video.
I would always stop in Gallup to spend the night at the El Rancho Hotel when I Iwould travel between Lubbock TX and Las Vegas,NV. It was the midway point between the two towns. Great seeing this place.
@@j.c.5016 No ,We moved from Houston to Vegas in 2004. My husband's Dad passed away and we went to take care of his mom. My folks lived in Lubbock ( I grew up and met my husband there) So I would go to visit my parents. My Dad passed in 2010. My brother and I took care of my mom until 2018 when she passed. After my mom passed I decided I needed my family. My oldest Daughter is here along with my granddaughter and grandson. I am living with them now. That's the story. Thanks for asking 😊 🙏 💪❤️
Man I've been wanting to do what you do and travel around america showcasing the different cultures that make us american, but I just cannot fathom ever being even 1% of how good you are. You're always so knowledgeable regarding the story and have so much info in regards to the places you visit. I feel like I'm visiting myself when you take us on the journey. Great job as always!
I REALLY LOVED YOUR AWESOME VIDEO TOUR OF GALLUP! It made me want to move there ~ or at least visit again really very soon! Thank you, and I look forward to another tour...Suggesting maybe featuring the wonderful town of Neah Bay on the NW tip of the Olympic Peninsula in WA. In researching Neah Bay you will find that it is the westernmost town in contiguous US, also the westernmost point of the 48 states Cape Flattery in Neah Bay, home to the Makah Indian Tribe, plus you'd enjoy all the lushness of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic National Park as well. 💯👍😊
Oh wow, that'd be a great place to visit! I'm in New England visiting family now but have a general route planned out for my route back West and will be hitting some interesting cities and towns on the way! I already plan to do a video in Stehekin (the largest town you can't drive to in the lower 48), but will definitely add Neah Bay to the list! Even though I lived in Portland in the past, I've actually still never been to Olympic National Park!
@@FromHeretoThere You shold do a walking tour of Chandler , AZ I was looking for a motel and asked a cop around midnight , I think he was pissed that I woke him up . then his friend showed up and grilled me I did that and the Gilbert police gave me directions out into the desert ! Just glad I didn't show them how much cash I had in my pocket ! I might have got a free ride out of town !
You’re only one state away! 😂 I’m from the Northeast US so I keep having to remind myself just how truly MASSIVE our western states are. I’m from Delaware and can literally drive thru it, from NJ to MD in 20 minutes!
My wife and I are Gallup NM natives, and we really enjoyed this video! It brought us up to date in some ways, since we haven't lived there in a long time. So much of what we took for granted, you marveled at, and made us a little chagrined at the things we didn't notice so much. You are very right, it is an artist's town in a state so filled with art and imagination. Thank you for this fresh look at a unique frontier town that still actually is a part of the western frontier. I do have to say that you massacred some names: Gamerco is pronounce "gah-MAYR-koh" - it stands for Gallup American Coal Company. We never heard Church Rock called Navajo Church -- it was always just Church Rock, like the town and the post office. And Canyon de Chelly - that is "Canyon dee SHAY" , and it's maybe my favorite place in the world. You might want to investigate it, perhaps part of a trip up to Monument Valley. It was a big piece of the history of the Long Walk you talked about -- Kit Carson was assigned to round up the Navajo people for the Long Walk, and he did it in part by corral a lot of them in the canyons where they farmed, and burned the fruit trees. He partially starved them out, after which they were driven on the walk to Bosque Redondo near Fort Sumner. Another place to visit -- Ft Sumner was where Billy the Kid died. a whole 'nother story. Thanks for your travelogue - it was like no other.
Glad to see another one of these videos! It's extremely interesting to see this as someone that's never lived in this sort of climate/area. The interviews with locals are great. You're a natural for this, keep it up :)
Thanks for the awesome and informative video. FYI: that was definitely not a Japanese soldier but a Navajo Code Talker, and they were instrumental to us winning WW2. Great job!
Love your videos I live in Mammoth and love learning about Beatty, Nv and other rural desert areas near me. Ive always wondered what was out that way and its cool to see some of it! Thank you!
Gallup is a town of 20,000, but does the commerce of a city with the population more like 100,000, so that will skew the reported crime rate higher. Fentynal abuse has become a terrible problem. Most of the violent crime occurs amongst the drug abusers, and they do a lot of petty theft to feed their addiction.
So happy to see your new video. Amazing video with 82K views, 1.3 K like in 1 day & 277 comments (9.6.2024, 7 pm) - super educational & entertaining. With your energy, enthusiasm & sense of wild nature, you see the beauty & art but not the danger, unlike other people.
I really enjoyed the video👍🏽👍🏽 I loved your genuine enthusiasm to everything you were seeing. I live 14 miles east of Gallup in a small place called Jamestown.
I lived in gallup nm for most of my youth and it was actually a solid city. New mexico is truly the land of common sense. If something feels off you simply follow your gut instinct. It's definitely better than farmington, las vegas nm, grants etc....The art is gorgeous and i love the humor and openness of the gallup people.
Vermont? Maine? NH? not too far from your home Boston In the heart of New Mexico, the desert sighs, Under endless turquoise, where creative art lies. Local voices offer a human view, Stories and art, carried by winds that blew. Alcohol creeps like a desert snake, Stealing strength, making hearts ache. Poverty lingers, danger in the street, But beauty in nature, not danger, makes hearts beat. Red Rock, museums, a history scarred, A ghost town crumbles, the land left marred. Yet hope remains, through the darkest night, In Navajo smiles, resilience shines bright. New Mexico-where art and spirit blend, An enchanting way for the heart to mend. And as your journey comes to an end, A rainbow greets you like an old friend.
I was born and raised in Grants. I have friends and family from Gallup . I don't remember that place being dangerous. I remember great food and good footbal games.
Yes the amazing legend Mango Tango (570 Million views) has put a smile on your face and > 2M faces in 2 gap years. We need to grow fast to travel with him for life.
What a coincidence. I'm a german, currently roadtripping through Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. Now i am in Albuquerque (like it) and my next stop will be the Four Corners Monument at the Utah Border. Because i didnt want to drive through, i was looking for a town in between Albuquerque and my destination in Utah, and found Gallup yesterday. I checked if there are 1-2 decent hotel chains, and concluded, that it is OK to stay at for a night. Today i check my subscriptions, and you upload this video about Gallup!
If at Four Corners don't forget the Petrified Forest, it is close by. I am a Landsman who lives in Nevada, close to Las Vegas. Been here for fifty years, love it. One more thing. If time and money allows visit the Zuni Reservation, it is inside a larger reservation. Pick up Indian jewelry and pottery. But only at the Government sanctioned tradings posts. Other wiwise you may get stuck with fakes. Viel Glueck und Gute Reise.
Try a different place, maybe Farmington or window rock. Both have places to stay and more sights to see. Window rock has a veterans memorial, which is a museum and a nice natural bridge you can see
bro im loving ur new vids so much, the long format, and u walkiing around is so fun to watch. Plz do more of this. my vote is safest city, in safest state, than poorest city in the poorest state
I think I learned more from the owner of the Native American Art store and the artist you interviewed than I did from my last two collage teachers in the nineties!❤ Life wisdom comes from places you never expect . Loved the show shop lady,so friendly, lovable lady.
Work took me to Gallup in the mid 80s. I was there for the summer and went for a run before work every day. I developed what I called the Gallup hurdles style, jumping over the many unconscious people on the sidewalks downtown.
@@DTD-no7wl I believe him. I live in Albuquerque and there was a time when drunks were taken to a holding cell to sleep it off. Now, on Friday and Saturday nights, especially around the first of the month, they are dropped off by the police at the ER. Ever try to take care of patients while herding drunks around the ER? Take the city bus any morning in Albuquerque and you will see people passed out on Central on sidewalks, in bushes, in front of businesses. Gallup is no different. Maybe not as many. I’ve been there twice in the last month and watched a guy steal clothes from Goodwill that someone had just dropped off while two people were passing a bottle nearby and another panhandling, all in the same immediate area. The guy who stole the clothes hid between my car and another to sort them out. Rough when you steal from a Goodwill! I appreciate the history, art and ability of different ethnicities to get along and all of the positives of Gallup but yes, there are drunks on the sidewalk. Pretty ignorant to call someone a liar for speaking the truth.
True, but that is better than here in L.A. Homeless encampments every which way you look. San Francisco is basically "hell on earth". I didn't see any homeless camps on the streets of Gallup in this video. Hmmm, I've driven many times through Gallup...never felt unsafe compared to Detroit, Baltimore, San Francisco, etc. Streets do look clean. Slightly run down but I guess that's the charm of their town. Mural paintings look undisturbed, I'm guessing the homeless take pride of their hometown artists. Here in L.A. those mural arts would be graffitied.
Very cool they have basically a powwow weekly. When I think of most dangerous city in the most dangerous state I think St Louis, Detroit, Chicago, NYC, SF, Philly, Baltimore not Gallup. Looks like a nice artsy town.
It may look nice but ,ost of the homeless there are armed with guns, in the winter there’s always someone freezing to death, most of the roads are pot hole ridden, but it’s got a few good food joints and downtown can be nice as long as the crazies aren’t out and about. Last year and the year before we had some dude run over a crowd while a art event was happening and someone shot their gun in the air while the parade was happening
That octogun shape thing on the floor of the small museum was not a rug, but it was a sand painting. Something. Like what the Tibetans do, but it was Navajo.
I stayed at the El Rancho Hotel three years ago after driving through Monument Valley. I was glad to see it again in your video. What a delight! Then last fall, I drove through Rt 66 in Gallup again on the way to the Balloon Fiesta. So much history to experience. Thanks for posting.
BNSF’s Southern Transcon runs through Gallup averaging 70 trains/day. Those trains are mostly double-stack shipping container cars and the train exceeds 10,000ft in length. Twenty years ago I counseled and listened to many train engineers who experienced the devastating event of running over someone on those tracks near Gallup! People drunk staggering down the track, passed out lying on the track, especially at night. A 120,000-ton train won't be stopping anytime soon, perhaps a mile or more down the track. I was an engineer too now retired.
I've lived most of my life in the southwestern U.S., so much of what you are so ecstatic about is just another day of the week to me. I served two years in Santa Rosa, NM, in the late '50s, then a stretch in Farmington in the early '70s. You have presented a very positive view of what I considered, let's just say, a suboptimal state even 50 years ago. It's a pretty place, if you know where to look, and you've helped with that. I like this longer format, and your review of Gallup rings true. Well done.
I stopped at the McDonald's there to use the restroom on my way back to Colorado from Phoenix. A drunk guy came up and asked me for a dollar. Before I could answer, he started swinging at me. He couldn't hit me of course so I kept talking to say he doesn't need a dollar right now. He needs to sober up. He went over to the curb and sat down.
This Is why I hate fucking gallup I live in Mesa az and go up to the four corners to vist family and I hate going through gallup there are so many drunks 🤬 this is why I got into martial arts
Similar experience only the young man was on drugs. Pretty much out of his mind. He seemed to want to talk to me but all he could do is offer me some melted Halloween candy which I said, "no thank you" to.
Great video! I would love to travel there in December for their balloon festival at Red Rock. And what a beautiful ring you were gifted by Richardson’s Trading Post! That was awesome! That’s a must see as well when visiting.
I drove through Gallup in 1994 on payday. I had five seriously close calls with vehicles driving through this town at 10 in the morning. I thought that I was in the midst of a demolition derby! At that time I thought that practically the whole town was pickled.
@@FromHeretoThere I haven't been back to Gallop since 2010 but I would say no. Alcoholism among the native people has been a sad issue for over a century. I'm sure that the Navajo community has been working hard on eradicating the problem but addiction is impossible to eliminate without substituting something else worthwhile ... such as a strong cultural bonds, organized physical fitness, and health care support. The U.S. government hasn't been too helpful in dealing with this problem. It is not just an Indian problem, I have a white younger sister who has been an addict to heroin, alcohol, fentanyl and to other things since she was 13 and she now is 52 years old... how she hasn't killed herself is amazing to think about. Addicts in our country are 3rd class citizens in the sight of our society.
@@ronkemperful We have serious problems with our Aboriginals here in Australia.. don't believe the tourism hype you may see regarding Australia... Alice Springs sometimes resembles a war zone... rioting Aboriginals smashing cars, shop windows, etc , to the point the hotel had to bolt its doors and barracade themselves and the terrified customers inside... you wont find any of that explained on the brochures ! Go on youtube youll find it...try Alice Springs Riots , or something similar
New Mexico is such a tragedy. The scenery there is beautiful, and the weather is really nice for a Sun Belt state. It sucks to see a place with so much appeal and promise consistently rank among the 5 worst states.
Funny tizzy they poll ppl from states like calif. NV texas etc and they're not ones to be talking lol luv Sante fe Albuquerque shithole full trash from rest of nation
Gonna keep it real with you slime, as much as we love out of state money coming in, a lot of us hate to see people move here. Out of staters bring a culture that isn't from here and a lot of generational New Mexicans have a really hard time accepting that others are allowed to move in, and them trying to change things makes them more of a target. Just the nature of how people always handled things here.
@@AscentricismAs a person who moved from out of state to New Mexico, it is very familiar to my dad’s home in mexico. Love the people and want to preserve it.
Okay dude, you know WAY MORE than the Natives that are born and bred!!! 😂 Due to the rampant alcoholism problem in Gallup, it became a nightmare for me. I lost family there and will avoid Gallup at all costs. I'm loving your enthusiasm though! Oh! And your immense love to learn. Love your appreciation for nature and art. Stay safe out there. All the best to you - A Navajo girl 👍😊
I think you're from Boston, so maybe not the most interesting - but maybe ptown on the Cape for east coast towns ? Or Newport as well for just the places around me. Too rich for my blood, but such a nice history. Love these long videos ! Have no idea how you keep all this information in your head, but these videos just feel very human and pleasant. The interviews are definitely the best part !
Will be in this area in about a month.. nice video man. Loving this in depth tours of these cities and towns you've been doing lately. Have you tried Blakes Lottaburger when you were in New Mexico?
I worked in Gallup, and it sucked. Hang out around the shopping centers around Wal-Mart there and you will see a lot of the bad stuff that you were talking about.
I lived in Gallup for many years teaching school there. I was surprised how well you depicted the city of Gallup and the surrounding area. I really enjoyed it.
I wish so many cities that spend vas amounts on ridiculous looking art would take a look at this city artist 🎉. Have we lost our sense of beautiful, he could bring it back.❤ Wonderful video ,saved to rewatch.
@@paulross9287 You could probably not find a city in the country of any size without murals. From Chattanooga to Sante Fe to Los Vegas ( we won't count Cal. As they would naturally cover them with graffiti).
2009 A couple of buddies and myself drank ourselves cross country, we took the "Micky & Mallory Knox" route through New Mexico via Rt 666. Gallup was a cool town ,had a great time .Never once did I ever feel like this was a dangerous place.
I’ve lived in Gallup for almost two years, and I feel safer here than I did in Oklahoma City (where I grew up). There’s no evident racial tension at all that I’ve felt. Many places I go, I’m the only white person and I never feel like I don’t belong. Most everyone is just cool here. From what I’ve learned through the grapevine, a lot of the economic stagnation here comes from the very non-representative city government. They’re prone to denying businesses permits if the business might pose competition to those run by the old money in the town. If the town can shake off the exclusive good ol’ boy politics, it can do so much better for itself. Homelessness is VERY visible here, and many of them are unfortunately extremely intoxicated most of the time. Not just alcohol; fentanyl and meth arrests are common here and I always see folks walking down the road completely out of their minds. But they usually take no for an answer and aren’t usually a danger to anyone but themselves. Gallup Coffee is a great shop, and you missed out by skipping Taco Shack. The view from the hill (the wealthier hospital neighborhood) is ideal because you get all the desert formations and cliffs to the north, Pyramid Rock to the east, and the Zuni Mountains to the south. If you can cope with limited options for nightlife, shopping, and dining, it’s a pretty rad place to live.
The view of city or a place is different for everyone. There is always the good and bad. But for me, I LOVE Gallup. The El Rancho Hotel was great; we stayed before the Pandemic. What I loved were the photographs of movie stars who came out to make movies back in day. Beautiful and iconic. The food in the restaurant was pretty good, as well. Sometimes - people just need to take pride in their city or home. You make it what you want. Great video 🤔🙂
Man, for me it is hard to press play to movie who last as long as a video about US. It was posted for 6 minutes and I pressed play instantly...For me these videos are gold. This one especially because of the 'western vibes', as most of the american movies you can see in communist Romania while still a child, grew the love I have for America.Good job with these videos!
I Appreciate All the Friendly Local Gallup people speaking Respectfully about this thriving historical city. Gallup has so much shared cultural energy. Many family owned businesses keep busy & are successful. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 💥Note to this video creator: You should respectfully edit out the word "Crime", "Dangerous", "Poverty". You experienced all good respectful hospitality from everyone you encountered. 🌟 And you were surrounded by amazing scenery. 🕊️🇺🇲💕
Edit Out the False Words he used to describe Gallup. Gallup is Not dangerous, poverty & high crime. The Truth is that Gallup is a Good, Decent, Thriving place, full of Good, Hard Working people. It is very rich in Culture & History. Most of the video was good, Until he used the false accusations of this place having high crime, poverty, & being dangerous. Don't spread False statements about a place that you Only visited Once.
@@bonniegoldstein8965 Bonnie, the creator did not use false accusations; the crime statistics that he googled were the false stories. This amazing person traveled a long way to disprove what was being said about this hidden gem. There are many places on this earth, to include Mexico; that there are untruths on the internet & word of mouth to create fear. For someone to travel a far distance to speak out on what he found on the internet, share the beautiful history and present gifts of this place in our world is truly a gift. 💝
I grew up in Zuni which is right next to Gallup. Its great unless you're out doing drugs and drinking all night which could be a problem no matter where you're at. Gallup is a friendly city. It has large city amenities with a small town atmosphere. You have your Walmarts, Applebee's, Home Depots etc but it feels slow paced until right after the first of the Month. Gallup has a huge Native American community outlying its city limits so when people get their money and food stamps at the beginning of the month they all migrate to Gallup to restock their homes, eat out and find entertainment. I wouldn't be surprised if the amount of people there exceeded 200k on some busy weekends. Gallup is an essential part of the US Southwest
I rode a bicycle with two high school friends across the US and we spent a month in New Mexico and met great people, camped in amazing places and had zero problems, just the opposite, people treated us really well especially through the Navajo Nation. The night sky was so amazing, We never use tents. We slept under the stars every night. I will never forget the people one couple invited us back to their ranch about 5 miles off the highway. They fed us Navajo tacos for two days made us feel so welcome. I will never understand how New Mexico gets a bad reputation.
In 2009, while traveling from Baltimore to Vegas, I stopped at the Dennys. A Navajo woman ran into the Dennys screaming call 9-1-1. I am a nurse, I ran to the parking lot to see how I could assist her. She had a 12 year old boy in the back seat of her car. His head had been run over. His scalp was torn from his forehead to the back of his head. I held his head together with my t-shirt. He told me his name was Walt and begged me not to let him die. He was alive when the ambulance loaded him. I went into the Dennys covered in blood. Washed the blood off in the bathroom. I had a premonition that I wasn't the first person to wash human blood off in that sink. Gallup is the epicenter of weird.
Aaaa Im so excited to watch this but Im going to resist until the weekend. I wake up really early, walk my dog, then play your videos and it makes such a fun and perfect saturday morning.
@@FromHeretoThereThank you for how much work you put into these videos ☺️ I love the interviews with the locals and you're so respectful to everyone you meet. I would be interested to see a video about the reservations and interviews with native Americans, but I'm not sure what the logistics of that would be. Also, this was the perfect Saturday morning ❤ Another awesome video
I drove from Pennsylvania to California in 1966. I was 21 years old, still in college and dreaming about seeing California. On my way, I stopped in Gallup..in those days, Route 66 was still there. I still remember seeing Native Americans for the first time. All of my memories of Gallup are wonderful.
@cflat..whomever. No, however everyone has an opinion. Most are like parts of our bodies where waste falls from. Yours seems to be overworked. Having lived and worked in the four corners. Please stay away from here. Enough troubles already come from outside...
@@unclebilly1353 I know you can't stereotype people, and there are cool people everywhere, but it's the media. They have put a spotlight on New Mexico.... Maybe it's because of the Mexican migrants?
I felt unsafe in Gallup, not as much as in Oakland but still. I’m used to homeless people in LA but there was a violent one inside the Big 5, and there seemed to be a lot of homeless people along the street corners or just drunk people loitering. The worst thing we saw was a guy getting dragged by another at a gas station which ended up in the police being called there. Such a chaotic appearance of a city especially with us having only spent 30 mins there in total.
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@@crystalcontreras5113 This video must be filmed in Aug 2024. Since he drove from CA and passed New Mexico on the way to Boston to visit his family (Sept 5, 2024)
I love your enthusiasm! My husband and I have explored the US for almost 45 years now. We once picked up a native man and gave him a lift home. It was a severely hot day and he was out walking. He lived on the Res and ended up inviting us into his home! He was a decorated Korean War vet. It was a lovely visit.
I enjoy the detail you give and the background you describe! Keep up with the good work!
Thanks so much, and wow, that's amazing!
Wow loved your story born and raised in Albuquerque but now I live in COLORADO I never been to Gallup NM,been to Grant's NM but never Gallup but I love turquoise and I'm traveling to Gallup my nx visit to NM for all your positive feed back and interviews thank you for the good work and I love Navajo history. Mijo's. PUEBLO CO
As a Native combat veteran, I'll have to say that it comes as no surprise to me at all that the gentleman you described was so kind to you.
Firstly, you were exceptionally kind to him, but mostly because we Natives are known for our hospitality.
Clearly, you're obviously a very nice person, and I thank you for being so nice to the man from all of us Native veteran guys.
Thanks in Cherokee is sgi. Pronounced s~gee with a hard g sound. There's your first lesson in speaking Cherokee.
Stay safe, be well, and most importantly, be happy.
@@kiasax2 Thanks for the lesson
My husband and I was homeless in 2014.. we got picked up in Grants by an Indian family. We rode in the back of the truck. It was mid September. Chilly out. They bought us dinner and took us to their home on the Rez. Let us sleep in their storage room with a heater and mattress and blankets. Fed is homemade food and treated us like long lost family... Then they drove us to the State line Truck stop where we showered and got some food before we walked into Arizona.
We kept in touch with them throughout the years and in 2019 when I was traveling to Colorado from San Diego,I stopped in Gallup, got in touch with the family and was able to spend 2 days in their home which had built up since the last time I was there. Even though the storage we stayed in was the same. I speak with them a couple of times a year. So grateful for those folks. 🙏🏼🫶🏼
Born and raised New Mexican here, I really do think New Mexico gets a really bad rep and is more safe than most other states. The thing is my state has some of the nicest people and we will always be kind to those who come an visit the state. Our food and cultures are so unique that I strongly feel like more people should come and visit the state of New Mexico.
The most beautiful thing about New Mexico is the clouds, stunningly pretty skies. Great video!
Not any more it's full of chemtrails
Balloon Fest
Those clouds and the light are a good part of why so many artists flocked to Santa Fe, Taos, Truchas, etc. The western movies made in the 50's made use of that light and the clouds. You can usually tell if a movie of that time was shot in NM
The sky is so beautiful there.
Yup. I do miss the southwest about this. And when it meshes with the landscape, it's a bonus.
I was born in Southwest N. M. And I love having the Gila National Forest in my backyard. We have stunning sunsets and beautiful scenery!!! ❤❤❤
Gallup has always been a city I’ve passed through, but I never realized how much history it holds despite the challenges.
Yeah I was pleasantly surprised!
Gallup is an absolute sh&thole.
A few months ago a student at hozho academy was shot while walking home and a week ago a dude was shot in the head in front of American bar. Most of the homeless have guns on them and my coworkers bf found a website on a terrorist cell operating there, most of them own the smoke shops there for their funding.
I’m a born, bred and raised New Mexican. From North Central of the state to the 4-Corners region. Moved away for 32 years - then came back - twice! Something about it. Just pulls you in. And you find peace, beauty and inner strength with an artistic voice. I’m a musician and have always found the depths of my soul in and with music 🎶 🎼 🎵 here. ❤😊
Ramona , could you write me a song about the Ozarks and inbreeding ? I think my brother may have to call his sister mother -in -law ! Raton pass is a great area .
New Mexican sounds weird
They don't call it the land of entrapment for no reason!
I think NM has the most underground military bases, which is where a lot of the missing children have gone in this country, so it's not just weird, it's quite dangerous because of our lying g o v that is allowing human experimentation (underground) since Eisenhower's presidency. Roswell is just one military base in NM that has too many secrets. @@omarramirez6703
@@projectjsterNM is the Land of Enchantment
Keshi ,
Born and raised in Zuni Pueblo, also a silversmith inlay jewelry maker. We always made the 45 min trip to Gallup everyday basically. We just celebrated our Winter Solstice Shalako. Hope u enjoyed your visit. De'labá
stay safe stay warm and take care of each other ❤ 🦅 ❤
The Trading post in Vanderwagon was started and operated by my ex's family, the Zulu reservation is such a beautiful place, I have enjoyed every minute I have spent in the area! Definitely my favorite area of New Mexico!
Memory in Gallup. Traveling with my elderly mother through NM. Stopped for gas. Mom being from Calif she walked out to the street to smoke. Windy and cold day. The women in the store at the service station were native american and ran out to get my mother and take her into the store - so she could smoke inside. Gave her coffee. They politely told me I was being very disrespectful for allowing my mother to stand out in the cold and wind . . .
97 - I would have liked your mother , I bet she didn't take any BS
Smoker's choice, right?
I rode a bicycle with two high school friends across the US and we spent a month in New Mexico and met great people, camped in amazing places and had zero problems, just the opposite, people treated us really well especially through the Navajo Nation.
Came to new Mexico for a couple days and wow so many nice people. Not used to being greeted by so many people! Love Gallup.
I moved to NM from Dallas, TX to find a peaceful place to live, and I have not been disappointed_ Such a beautiful, peaceful place here in the northern mountains, where I live_ I love New Mexico
Nice bro. I lived in Dallas before. Dallas is a trip but definitely a city. My sister lives there. I enjoyed living in like Pojoaque and around Santa Fe. I went up to Chama and Tierra Amarilla where a friend tends his sheep. Dulce nice. Dated around Farmington. Drove through Raton plenty. Soaked in hot waters outside Las Vegas next to World College. Bottom line is northern areas are cooler and better. The land will take care of you.
Love that you visited my home State. Living in Las Cruces,NM I've only passed by Gallup on our way home from Chicago. I'm glad you gave us a wonderful trip into the town of Gallup. I have native friends from there. I'm also Mescalero/Navajo
I also am glad you actually talk to the locals there and get a better idea of the town. Thanks again!!
@@evanorthcliff2782 hey neighbor! If you take vehicle to Socorro then head thru Pie Town you can visit Gallup again? . The rock station there is really my favorite thing. Snappy cold there in winter❄️! If you opt for Silver City route through Fence Lake and Reserve this is an interesting path 4 sure too
@@jamesmedina2062 One day my friend!
I grew up in California and moved to New Mexico when I was 19, Im 52 right now and traveled to many States in USA and I can proudly say New Mexico its been a paradise state for me. One of the peaceful States in USA. Love New Mexico ❤❤❤
YESS!👏👏👏
@@fito7842 you left back when Cali was a great state? Beaches ⛱️, the weather, etc etc.. why???
@@j.c.5016 Doesn't mean he lived on the coast where those beaches and great weather exist. He could have lived in shithole Modesto, CA for all we know.
@XBluDiamondX Modesto isn't that bad. But I'm from Southern Cali, born and raised, in Los Angeles County. But would drive to OC Huntington Beach to surf. Cali is the place where you hit the beaches, mountains, lakes, with moderate warm to cool climate but can also enjoy the snow in the winter at Big Bear, Wrightwood, or Mammoth.
I moved to NM 6 yrs ago, love it!! I'm retired at 72.
New Mexico is stunning. Lots of natural beauty. It's actually a good thing that it has a bad reputation, because then you have the trails to yourself.
Totally agree! I love it here in NM and feel very safe
@lizweed8595 You mean you don't feel safe.😉
I know huh in over the last few years you have seen the popularity of the state grown due to the migration of people moving off grid, and also California is going to Texas vice versa
Stay away from the Flying J in Albuquerque if you are looking for a place to spend the night in an R.V. Some nut walked up and asked me to see my vehicle registration , and had his hand on a gun ! So I asked him who he was , I thought he was some kind of security guy. { he said I am your worst nightmare } . Some guy with Indiana Transport saw this and was videoing the whole time . What a nutcase !
New Mexico is desert, blowing sand, scorpions, rattlesnakes, toxic mines, violent crimes, hot as hell in the day and cold as hell at night, never a pleasant temp, lack of water, tumbleweeds and creosote, High crime, poor education, a whole lot of welfare. Dont believe the people on here saying how great it is.
I just love these videos, please don't stop them. Your enthusiasm and the way you speak with locals really enhances the videos! I love these inisual or interesting towns
Thanks so much!
Funny thing is I was sitting on a bench & while you pulled up & parked next to me at the “We are The People” art installation. I saw you chasing a gopher. lol I had no idea you were a RUclips influencer. Glad you liked our home town. It’s Rich in Culture & History.
He " chased a gopher "..?!?!?
Haha I remember y'all! Loved visiting your beautiful city!
I love your enthusiasm and sense of adventure. Your interviews of the local people add a human dimension that other travel programs don't. Since you drive a Tesla how is the charging situation? Your colorful block graphics easily I.D. you site.
Thanks so much for the kind words Matt! Glad you've been enjoying the videos :)
Charging is very connected along the interstates and most popular routes. I intend to go through some pretty remote parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana on my way back out west, so we'll see how the situation is then!
Electric vehicles are only for people who ride home every day to recharge. Also an e.v. is not places with cold snowy winter. There the car windows need to be defrosted and defogger with hot engine coolant water.
My family has lived in Gallup for decades and decades…. before the 1900’s! I love this place. My aunt and uncle own Earls!! My grandpa Godfrey welded all those fences around town with art. It was cool even seeing my Papa’s work in this video. He did all the fence art at the park you went to with the people and coal mining art. That was HIS stuff!! He just passed in July… it was warming seeing this at home in AZ. My great grandpa worked at the mines in Gallup for a very long time. If you’re there again, you need a burrito from AllSups! It sounds like to me that this video may have been recorded on the Friday we had his funeral in August. August 2nd at St. Francis… later went to 3rd Street Tavern :) My mom’s from the Northside, same with my grandparents and great grandparents. My Auntie Sally is the person who registered the El Rancho into the Historical places!
I love earl's restaurant! I live in farmington but travel to gallup frequently and love going in to earls for good food, Good people, And you can shop while you eat.
As a greyhound driver used to have to deal with drunks at bus stop in Gallup but it is beautiful place
Ty for taking us into the store and coffee shop. I always appreciate these types of channels going into the business establishments. The grocery stores also. I love to see the prices and atmosphere.
Glad you enjoyed!
Really didn't think I'd stay for the whole hour and 45 but it was very engaging. You have a nice rapport with people! Safe travels.
This was great! I really appreciated your research. The interviews humanized the area.
Very even-handed.
Come to Roswell, NM! We need a similar review.
Naw people don't need to see the aliens, homeless, and retaliatory violence.
I just Subscribed because of this video. I love how you depict Gallup. I can't wait to see more of your videos. I'm still halfway through this video. Good content. And I'm learning a lot despite living near Gallup my whole life. Thank You for this video.
I would always stop in Gallup to spend the night at the El Rancho Hotel when I Iwould travel between Lubbock TX and Las Vegas,NV. It was the midway point between the two towns.
Great seeing this place.
Wow that's quite a drive! And yes, was pleasantly surprised!
@@claranielsen3382 why would you travel between those two cities? School?
@@j.c.5016 No ,We moved from Houston to Vegas in 2004. My husband's Dad passed away and we went to take care of his mom. My folks lived in Lubbock ( I grew up and met my husband there) So I would go to visit my parents. My Dad passed in 2010. My brother and I took care of my mom until 2018 when she passed. After my mom passed I decided I needed my family. My oldest Daughter is here along with my granddaughter and grandson. I am living with them now.
That's the story. Thanks for asking 😊 🙏 💪❤️
@@claranielsen3382 oh ok I see. My condolences on their passing
@@j.c.5016 Thank you, I appreciate that very much.
Thanks!
Thank YOU!
I enjoyed this video, it was quite informative. Keep making your videos.
I was startled when you went into selfie mode. Great narration voice .. very universal. Love the content!
Man I've been wanting to do what you do and travel around america showcasing the different cultures that make us american, but I just cannot fathom ever being even 1% of how good you are. You're always so knowledgeable regarding the story and have so much info in regards to the places you visit. I feel like I'm visiting myself when you take us on the journey. Great job as always!
Just try with no expectation. Nothing will grow if you do not try to plant seeds
Any things (good or bad) can happen when you try, but nothing will happen if you do not try.
I REALLY LOVED YOUR AWESOME VIDEO TOUR OF GALLUP! It made me want to move there ~ or at least visit again really very soon!
Thank you, and I look forward to another tour...Suggesting maybe featuring the wonderful town of Neah Bay on the NW tip of the Olympic Peninsula in WA. In researching Neah Bay you will find that it is the westernmost town in contiguous US, also the westernmost point of the 48 states Cape Flattery in Neah Bay, home to the Makah Indian Tribe, plus you'd enjoy all the lushness of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic National Park as well. 💯👍😊
Oh wow, that'd be a great place to visit! I'm in New England visiting family now but have a general route planned out for my route back West and will be hitting some interesting cities and towns on the way! I already plan to do a video in Stehekin (the largest town you can't drive to in the lower 48), but will definitely add Neah Bay to the list! Even though I lived in Portland in the past, I've actually still never been to Olympic National Park!
Love your energy and enthusiasm, really enjoyed looking around Gallup with you, a state I’ve never seen . Austin TX
Thanks so much! Any interesting places in Texas you'd want me to tour?
@@FromHeretoThere You shold do a walking tour of Chandler , AZ I was looking for a motel and asked a cop around midnight , I think he was pissed that I woke him up . then his friend showed up and grilled me I did that and the Gilbert police gave me directions out into the desert ! Just glad I didn't show them how much cash I had in my pocket ! I might have got a free ride out of town !
You’re only one state away! 😂 I’m from the Northeast US so I keep having to remind myself just how truly MASSIVE our western states are. I’m from Delaware and can literally drive thru it, from NJ to MD in 20 minutes!
Austin suxs now…
@@FromHeretoTherestay away from stop 6 lol, nothing interesting there
My wife and I are Gallup NM natives, and we really enjoyed this video! It brought us up to date in some ways, since we haven't lived there in a long time. So much of what we took for granted, you marveled at, and made us a little chagrined at the things we didn't notice so much. You are very right, it is an artist's town in a state so filled with art and imagination. Thank you for this fresh look at a unique frontier town that still actually is a part of the western frontier. I do have to say that you massacred some names: Gamerco is pronounce "gah-MAYR-koh" - it stands for Gallup American Coal Company. We never heard Church Rock called Navajo Church -- it was always just Church Rock, like the town and the post office. And Canyon de Chelly - that is "Canyon dee SHAY" , and it's maybe my favorite place in the world. You might want to investigate it, perhaps part of a trip up to Monument Valley. It was a big piece of the history of the Long Walk you talked about -- Kit Carson was assigned to round up the Navajo people for the Long Walk, and he did it in part by corral a lot of them in the canyons where they farmed, and burned the fruit trees. He partially starved them out, after which they were driven on the walk to Bosque Redondo near Fort Sumner. Another place to visit -- Ft Sumner was where Billy the Kid died. a whole 'nother story. Thanks for your travelogue - it was like no other.
Gallup ain't dangerous 😂😂ain't nothing but drunk natives n skin walkers
That is a cool area up that way. I have friends in Window Rock and Fort Defiance.
😂 yeah born and raised in Gallup and the pronouncing of those places made me laugh as well! Gamer-co 😂
And Ramah is pronounced Ray mah by the inhabitants.
Glad to see another one of these videos! It's extremely interesting to see this as someone that's never lived in this sort of climate/area. The interviews with locals are great. You're a natural for this, keep it up :)
Excellent work as always. I love all the colors, and the lovely young woman you interviewed.
Thanks! And yeah she was great!
Thanks for the awesome and informative video. FYI: that was definitely not a Japanese soldier but a Navajo Code Talker, and they were instrumental to us winning WW2.
Great job!
Love your videos I live in Mammoth and love learning about Beatty, Nv and other rural desert areas near me. Ive always wondered what was out that way and its cool to see some of it! Thank you!
Gallup is a town of 20,000, but does the commerce of a city with the population more like 100,000, so that will skew the reported crime rate higher. Fentynal abuse has become a terrible problem. Most of the violent crime occurs amongst the drug abusers, and they do a lot of petty theft to feed their addiction.
same in Missouri
You are a great orator! You made it so interesting. Thank you for your work
So happy to see your new video. Amazing video with 82K views, 1.3 K like in 1 day & 277 comments (9.6.2024, 7 pm) - super educational & entertaining. With your energy, enthusiasm & sense of wild nature, you see the beauty & art but not the danger, unlike other people.
Excellent video, love it, I learned from your videos more than my college
I really enjoyed the video👍🏽👍🏽 I loved your genuine enthusiasm to everything you were seeing. I live 14 miles east of Gallup in a small place called Jamestown.
What's that like?
Hi someone born and raised in Gallup! Our town is really unique and beautiful with faults and perfections! Thank you for visiting!
Love your channel,your personality is so upbeat,you give off positive vibes❤.
Thanks so much and wow, I didn't know that about Farmington! Yes, definitely check out the Richardson Trading Post and Church Rock Trail!
Loved your tourist view!! The way you killed the pronunciations of some places had me dying! Gamer-co 😂 your enthusiasm was outta this world!
I lived in gallup nm for most of my youth and it was actually a solid city. New mexico is truly the land of common sense. If something feels off you simply follow your gut instinct. It's definitely better than farmington, las vegas nm, grants etc....The art is gorgeous and i love the humor and openness of the gallup people.
Gallup is not better then Farmington that’s the funniest thing I’ve ever heard🤣🤣
Your new videos are some of my travel favs. Ive watched your previous ones multiple times already. Thanks, hope you keep them up!
Thanks so much! Have many more planned to come!
Worked in Gallup! Beautiful! I loved the city, people, and above all the culture! God bless our native american culture their beautiful!
Should I visit the Safest City in the Safest State next?
yes please
Vermont? Maine? NH? not too far from your home Boston
In the heart of New Mexico, the desert sighs,
Under endless turquoise, where creative art lies.
Local voices offer a human view,
Stories and art, carried by winds that blew.
Alcohol creeps like a desert snake,
Stealing strength, making hearts ache.
Poverty lingers, danger in the street,
But beauty in nature, not danger, makes hearts beat.
Red Rock, museums, a history scarred,
A ghost town crumbles, the land left marred.
Yet hope remains, through the darkest night,
In Navajo smiles, resilience shines bright.
New Mexico-where art and spirit blend,
An enchanting way for the heart to mend.
And as your journey comes to an end,
A rainbow greets you like an old friend.
Yes!
I also recommend Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I feel that would definitely make for such an interesting episode. 😇
Yes
No…boring. Love to see Arizona
Love your channel brother, I look forward to your uploads
Thanks so much!
I was born and raised in Grants. I have friends and family from Gallup . I don't remember that place being dangerous. I remember great food and good footbal games.
So glad to see you’re active I remember you from your old channel (sorry for bringing it up) but I now know what to binge watch.
Yes the amazing legend Mango Tango (570 Million views) has put a smile on your face and > 2M faces in 2 gap years.
We need to grow fast to travel with him for life.
What a coincidence. I'm a german, currently roadtripping through Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. Now i am in Albuquerque (like it) and my next stop will be the Four Corners Monument at the Utah Border. Because i didnt want to drive through, i was looking for a town in between Albuquerque and my destination in Utah, and found Gallup yesterday. I checked if there are 1-2 decent hotel chains, and concluded, that it is OK to stay at for a night. Today i check my subscriptions, and you upload this video about Gallup!
Wow what a coincidence! Hope you enjoyed your time in Gallup!
If at Four Corners don't forget the Petrified Forest, it is close by. I am a Landsman who lives in Nevada, close to Las Vegas. Been here for fifty years, love it. One more thing. If time and money allows visit the Zuni Reservation, it is inside a larger reservation. Pick up Indian jewelry and pottery. But only at the Government sanctioned tradings posts. Other wiwise you may get stuck with fakes. Viel Glueck und Gute Reise.
Try a different place, maybe Farmington or window rock. Both have places to stay and more sights to see. Window rock has a veterans memorial, which is a museum and a nice natural bridge you can see
Thanks a lot for your Tips!
where is there to stay in window rock? @@cafenightster4548
bro im loving ur new vids so much, the long format, and u walkiing around is so fun to watch. Plz do more of this. my vote is safest city, in safest state, than poorest city in the poorest state
Thanks so much for the support! Been having so much fun exploring some lesser known parts of the country :)
I think I learned more from the owner of the Native American Art store and the artist you interviewed than I did from my last two collage teachers in the nineties!❤ Life wisdom comes from places you never expect . Loved the show shop lady,so friendly, lovable lady.
College... Lol
Work took me to Gallup in the mid 80s. I was there for the summer and went for a run before work every day. I developed what I called the Gallup hurdles style, jumping over the many unconscious people on the sidewalks downtown.
Oh B.S. YOU LIAR
@@DTD-no7wl look up “U S town with largest drunk tank”
@@DTD-no7wl I believe him. I live in Albuquerque and there was a time when drunks were taken to a holding cell to sleep it off. Now, on Friday and Saturday nights, especially around the first of the month, they are dropped off by the police at the ER. Ever try to take care of patients while herding drunks around the ER? Take the city bus any morning in Albuquerque and you will see people passed out on Central on sidewalks, in bushes, in front of businesses. Gallup is no different. Maybe not as many. I’ve been there twice in the last month and watched a guy steal clothes from Goodwill that someone had just dropped off while two people were passing a bottle nearby and another panhandling, all in the same immediate area. The guy who stole the clothes hid between my car and another to sort them out. Rough when you steal from a Goodwill! I appreciate the history, art and ability of different ethnicities to get along and all of the positives of Gallup but yes, there are drunks on the sidewalk. Pretty ignorant to call someone a liar for speaking the truth.
True, but that is better than here in L.A. Homeless encampments every which way you look. San Francisco is basically "hell on earth". I didn't see any homeless camps on the streets of Gallup in this video. Hmmm, I've driven many times through Gallup...never felt unsafe compared to Detroit, Baltimore, San Francisco, etc. Streets do look clean. Slightly run down but I guess that's the charm of their town. Mural paintings look undisturbed, I'm guessing the homeless take pride of their hometown artists. Here in L.A. those mural arts would be graffitied.
@@c.m.redhouse7667 I’ve asked two people I know, both said no.
Very cool they have basically a powwow weekly. When I think of most dangerous city in the most dangerous state I think St Louis, Detroit, Chicago, NYC, SF, Philly, Baltimore not Gallup. Looks like a nice artsy town.
I agree
It may look nice but ,ost of the homeless there are armed with guns, in the winter there’s always someone freezing to death, most of the roads are pot hole ridden, but it’s got a few good food joints and downtown can be nice as long as the crazies aren’t out and about. Last year and the year before we had some dude run over a crowd while a art event was happening and someone shot their gun in the air while the parade was happening
@@uBpGK wow, crazy 😳
That octogun shape thing on the floor of the small museum was not a rug, but it was a sand painting. Something.
Like what the Tibetans do, but it was Navajo.
I stayed at the El Rancho Hotel three years ago after driving through Monument Valley. I was glad to see it again in your video. What a delight! Then last fall, I drove through Rt 66 in Gallup again on the way to the Balloon Fiesta. So much history to experience. Thanks for posting.
Love this new style of video you are doing keep it up
Thanks Kyle!
Great video, love it. Very interesting. You look so young like a kid under 20 yrs
BNSF’s Southern Transcon runs through Gallup averaging 70 trains/day. Those trains are mostly double-stack shipping container cars and the train exceeds 10,000ft in length. Twenty years ago I counseled and listened to many train engineers who experienced the devastating event of running over someone on those tracks near Gallup! People drunk staggering down the track, passed out lying on the track, especially at night. A 120,000-ton train won't be stopping anytime soon, perhaps a mile or more down the track. I was an engineer too now retired.
Thank you, and love from Albuquerque.
I've lived most of my life in the southwestern U.S., so much of what you are so ecstatic about is just another day of the week to me. I served two years in Santa Rosa, NM, in the late '50s, then a stretch in Farmington in the early '70s. You have presented a very positive view of what I considered, let's just say, a suboptimal state even 50 years ago. It's a pretty place, if you know where to look, and you've helped with that.
I like this longer format, and your review of Gallup rings true. Well done.
That ring is a beautiful gift!
I love it!
agree, beautiful turquoise color ring
Excellent video!
Thanks!
I stopped at the McDonald's there to use the restroom on my way back to Colorado from Phoenix. A drunk guy came up and asked me for a dollar. Before I could answer, he started swinging at me. He couldn't hit me of course so I kept talking to say he doesn't need a dollar right now. He needs to sober up. He went over to the curb and sat down.
This Is why I hate fucking gallup I live in Mesa az and go up to the four corners to vist family and I hate going through gallup there are so many drunks 🤬 this is why I got into martial arts
Similar experience only the young man was on drugs. Pretty much out of his mind. He seemed to want to talk to me but all he could do is offer me some melted Halloween candy which I said, "no thank you" to.
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Great video! I would love to travel there in December for their balloon festival at Red Rock. And what a beautiful ring you were gifted by Richardson’s Trading Post! That was awesome! That’s a must see as well when visiting.
I drove through Gallup in 1994 on payday. I had five seriously close calls with vehicles driving through this town at 10 in the morning. I thought that I was in the midst of a demolition derby! At that time I thought that practically the whole town was pickled.
Wow! Has it changed much in the last 30 years?
@@FromHeretoThere I haven't been back to Gallop since 2010 but I would say no. Alcoholism among the native people has been a sad issue for over a century. I'm sure that the Navajo community has been working hard on eradicating the problem but addiction is impossible to eliminate without substituting something else worthwhile ... such as a strong cultural bonds, organized physical fitness, and health care support. The U.S. government hasn't been too helpful in dealing with this problem.
It is not just an Indian problem, I have a white younger sister who has been an addict to heroin, alcohol, fentanyl and to other things since she was 13 and she now is 52 years old... how she hasn't killed herself is amazing to think about. Addicts in our country are 3rd class citizens in the sight of our society.
@@ronkemperful We have serious problems with our Aboriginals here in Australia.. don't believe the tourism hype you may see regarding Australia... Alice Springs sometimes resembles a war zone... rioting Aboriginals smashing cars, shop windows, etc , to the point the hotel had to bolt its doors and barracade themselves and the terrified customers inside... you wont find any of that explained on the brochures ! Go on youtube youll find it...try Alice Springs Riots , or something similar
New Mexico is such a tragedy. The scenery there is beautiful, and the weather is really nice for a Sun Belt state. It sucks to see a place with so much appeal and promise consistently rank among the 5 worst states.
They need to stop voting blue…
Yeah it truly is a shame :/ One of the most mesmerizing states in the nation scenery wise and there's truly so much art and history!
Funny tizzy they poll ppl from states like calif. NV texas etc and they're not ones to be talking lol luv Sante fe Albuquerque shithole full trash from rest of nation
Gonna keep it real with you slime, as much as we love out of state money coming in, a lot of us hate to see people move here. Out of staters bring a culture that isn't from here and a lot of generational New Mexicans have a really hard time accepting that others are allowed to move in, and them trying to change things makes them more of a target. Just the nature of how people always handled things here.
@@AscentricismAs a person who moved from out of state to New Mexico, it is very familiar to my dad’s home in mexico. Love the people and want to preserve it.
Love your irl videos, bro keep these up!
Thanks so much
Ai cannot complete with IRL " in real life " videos
Love Gallup. Hyped to watch this.
Great little city! Hope you enjoyed!
@@FromHeretoThereyou did a hell of a job on this.
Okay dude, you know WAY MORE than the Natives that are born and bred!!! 😂 Due to the rampant alcoholism problem in Gallup, it became a nightmare for me. I lost family there and will avoid Gallup at all costs. I'm loving your enthusiasm though! Oh! And your immense love to learn. Love your appreciation for nature and art. Stay safe out there. All the best to you - A Navajo girl 👍😊
Exactly lol he isn't going to find the ugly downtown.
I think you're from Boston, so maybe not the most interesting - but maybe ptown on the Cape for east coast towns ? Or Newport as well for just the places around me. Too rich for my blood, but such a nice history. Love these long videos ! Have no idea how you keep all this information in your head, but these videos just feel very human and pleasant. The interviews are definitely the best part !
Will be in this area in about a month.. nice video man. Loving this in depth tours of these cities and towns you've been doing lately. Have you tried Blakes Lottaburger when you were in New Mexico?
Blake's Lottaburger is the best! A New Mexico style burger with Hatch green chili 🌶🍔 seasoned fried and a milkshake can't beat it 🍟🥤😋😋
I worked in Gallup, and it sucked. Hang out around the shopping centers around Wal-Mart there and you will see a lot of the bad stuff that you were talking about.
Much love from New Mexico
Always love visiting your beautiful state! Hope you enjoyed :)
I live off grid in "Witch Wells" AZ, and Gallup N.M. is my closest supply town.
Great job young man 👏👏
I lived in Gallup for many years teaching school there. I was surprised how well you depicted the city of Gallup and the surrounding area. I really enjoyed it.
Love what you’re doing with these videos!
Thanks so much for watching!
I wish so many cities that spend vas amounts on ridiculous looking art would take a look at this city artist 🎉. Have we lost our sense of beautiful, he could bring it back.❤ Wonderful video ,saved to rewatch.
Thanks so much!
Murals on buildings is a sure sign of a dieing city.
@@paulross9287 Or a plea for gentrification
@@paulross9287 You could probably not find a city in the country of any size without murals. From Chattanooga to Sante Fe to Los Vegas ( we won't count Cal. As they would naturally cover them with graffiti).
@@paulross9287Like Paris and Vienna and Santa Barbara
Great video!!
Thanks so much!
2009 A couple of buddies and myself drank ourselves cross country, we took the "Micky & Mallory Knox" route through New Mexico via Rt 666. Gallup was a cool town ,had a great time .Never once did I ever feel like this was a dangerous place.
I’ve lived in Gallup for almost two years, and I feel safer here than I did in Oklahoma City (where I grew up). There’s no evident racial tension at all that I’ve felt. Many places I go, I’m the only white person and I never feel like I don’t belong. Most everyone is just cool here.
From what I’ve learned through the grapevine, a lot of the economic stagnation here comes from the very non-representative city government. They’re prone to denying businesses permits if the business might pose competition to those run by the old money in the town. If the town can shake off the exclusive good ol’ boy politics, it can do so much better for itself.
Homelessness is VERY visible here, and many of them are unfortunately extremely intoxicated most of the time. Not just alcohol; fentanyl and meth arrests are common here and I always see folks walking down the road completely out of their minds. But they usually take no for an answer and aren’t usually a danger to anyone but themselves.
Gallup Coffee is a great shop, and you missed out by skipping Taco Shack. The view from the hill (the wealthier hospital neighborhood) is ideal because you get all the desert formations and cliffs to the north, Pyramid Rock to the east, and the Zuni Mountains to the south. If you can cope with limited options for nightlife, shopping, and dining, it’s a pretty rad place to live.
Taco shack sucks go to Roscoes tacos or the Jalisco truck
Well done video with 180K views and 2.3K like in 3 days (Sunday, Sept 8,2024). Keep up your energy!
The view of city or a place is different for everyone. There is always the good and bad. But for me, I LOVE Gallup.
The El Rancho Hotel was great; we stayed before the Pandemic. What I loved were the photographs of movie stars who came out to make movies back in day. Beautiful and iconic. The food in the restaurant was pretty good, as well. Sometimes - people just need to take pride in their city or home. You make it what you want. Great video 🤔🙂
Man, for me it is hard to press play to movie who last as long as a video about US. It was posted for 6 minutes and I pressed play instantly...For me these videos are gold. This one especially because of the 'western vibes', as most of the american movies you can see in communist Romania while still a child, grew the love I have for America.Good job with these videos!
Thanks so much! Glad you've been enjoying them :)
I Appreciate All the Friendly Local Gallup people speaking Respectfully about this thriving historical city.
Gallup has so much shared cultural energy. Many family owned businesses keep busy & are successful. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
💥Note to this video creator: You should respectfully edit out the word "Crime", "Dangerous", "Poverty". You experienced all good respectful hospitality from everyone you encountered. 🌟 And you were surrounded by amazing scenery. 🕊️🇺🇲💕
I wouldn’t edit the truth and beautiful energy if this video at all! Loved it!
Edit Out the False Words he used to describe Gallup. Gallup is Not dangerous, poverty & high crime. The Truth is that Gallup is a Good, Decent, Thriving place, full of Good, Hard Working people. It is very rich in Culture & History.
Most of the video was good, Until he used the false accusations of this place having high crime, poverty, & being dangerous.
Don't spread False statements about a place that you Only visited Once.
@@bonniegoldstein8965 Bonnie, the creator did not use false accusations; the crime statistics that he googled were the false stories. This amazing person traveled a long way to disprove what was being said about this hidden gem. There are many places on this earth, to include Mexico; that there are untruths on the internet & word of mouth to create fear. For someone to travel a far distance to speak out on what he found on the internet, share the beautiful history and present gifts of this place in our world is truly a gift. 💝
I grew up in Zuni which is right next to Gallup. Its great unless you're out doing drugs and drinking all night which could be a problem no matter where you're at. Gallup is a friendly city. It has large city amenities with a small town atmosphere. You have your Walmarts, Applebee's, Home Depots etc but it feels slow paced until right after the first of the Month. Gallup has a huge Native American community outlying its city limits so when people get their money and food stamps at the beginning of the month they all migrate to Gallup to restock their homes, eat out and find entertainment. I wouldn't be surprised if the amount of people there exceeded 200k on some busy weekends. Gallup is an essential part of the US Southwest
Stayed in Gallup a few times while traveling and I definitely didn't feel in danger but the town (and the whole state) is definitely falling apart
Yeah the stats were quite puzzling to me! But there is likely a whole side to the town I didn't see
That place looks awesome 👏
Great Video!! Keep up the amazing content and work!!!
Excellent report 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks!
I rode a bicycle with two high school friends across the US and we spent a month in New Mexico and met great people, camped in amazing places and had zero problems, just the opposite, people treated us really well especially through the Navajo Nation. The night sky was so amazing, We never use tents. We slept under the stars every night. I will never forget the people one couple invited us back to their ranch about 5 miles off the highway. They fed us Navajo tacos for two days made us feel so welcome. I will never understand how New Mexico gets a bad reputation.
My friend I get it, but here in Albuquerque it s just a beautiful day then it's a nightmare. YOU JUST DONT UNDERSTAND TILL YOU UNDERSTAND.
In 2009, while traveling from Baltimore to Vegas, I stopped at the Dennys. A Navajo woman ran into the Dennys screaming call 9-1-1. I am a nurse, I ran to the parking lot to see how I could assist her. She had a 12 year old boy in the back seat of her car. His head had been run over. His scalp was torn from his forehead to the back of his head. I held his head together with my t-shirt. He told me his name was Walt and begged me not to let him die. He was alive when the ambulance loaded him.
I went into the Dennys covered in blood. Washed the blood off in the bathroom. I had a premonition that I wasn't the first person to wash human blood off in that sink. Gallup is the epicenter of weird.
I travel along hwy 40 a lot from CA to back east. I always love going through New Mexico. It’s so pretty
Aaaa Im so excited to watch this but Im going to resist until the weekend. I wake up really early, walk my dog, then play your videos and it makes such a fun and perfect saturday morning.
Haha thanks so much! Glad you've been enjoying them :)
@@FromHeretoThereThank you for how much work you put into these videos ☺️ I love the interviews with the locals and you're so respectful to everyone you meet. I would be interested to see a video about the reservations and interviews with native Americans, but I'm not sure what the logistics of that would be.
Also, this was the perfect Saturday morning ❤ Another awesome video
I drove from Pennsylvania to California in 1966. I was 21 years old, still in college and dreaming about seeing California. On my way, I stopped in Gallup..in those days, Route 66 was still there. I still remember seeing Native Americans for the first time. All of my memories of Gallup are wonderful.
never heard anyone so genuinely excited about such a mediocre town but i get it. i appreciate the enthusiasm. kept me watching straight through.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another.
@@rainbow-8151not sure what beauty has to do with my comment but errk.
@@sho_nuff_shogun He sees beauty in Gallup but you think "mediocre town"
@@rainbow-8151 mediocre and beauty are not synonyms.
@cflat..whomever.
No, however everyone has an opinion. Most are like parts of our bodies where waste falls from.
Yours seems to be overworked.
Having lived and worked in the four corners.
Please stay away from here.
Enough troubles already come from outside...
It's always New Mexico when it comes to drugs and crime...lol
This is why Breaking Bad took place here.
People are real out here. They don't care about money or fancy things. That's one of the reasons I made new mexico my home. Chill place to live.
@@unclebilly1353
I know you can't stereotype people, and there are cool people everywhere, but it's the media. They have put a spotlight on New Mexico.... Maybe it's because of the Mexican migrants?
Our Mexican frinds are more than welcome. Crime is LOWER in immagrant communities.
I felt unsafe in Gallup, not as much as in Oakland but still. I’m used to homeless people in LA but there was a violent one inside the Big 5, and there seemed to be a lot of homeless people along the street corners or just drunk people loitering. The worst thing we saw was a guy getting dragged by another at a gas station which ended up in the police being called there. Such a chaotic appearance of a city especially with us having only spent 30 mins there in total.