Based on a myth that Bob Dylan spent his childhood in Gallup, the town claims and celebrates him as one of its own, this year via Zoom.

This is the fourth year Gallup will celebrate the folk/rock troubadour’s music and poetry with a concert featuring local and regional musicians.

The June 21 concert line-up includes four acts.

2 pm-2:30 pm: Guitar duo McManus & Juda will kick off the concert. The two have performed at Doin’ Dylan every year since it began.

2:30 pm-3 pm: Local singer/songwriter Kornell Johns, who sometimes performs around town with the country band Twang Deluxe.

3 pm-4 pm: This group comes together each year for this concert. Hear Daniel Murphy on guitar...

Expands In-store, online offerings

Quintana’s has re-opened to in-store shopping as of June 1.

Co-owner Rhonda Quintana said it has been challenging to pivot, but the store wants to be accessible to music lovers and performers.

“We are working hard to get our products online, get music lessons safely up and running, and are taking proactive in-store measures to ensure that we are exceeding the state-mandated requirements in order to provide a safe shopping experience,” she said.

The store has recently added a large selection of vinyl records and photographs and music lessons will start again in July.

A new mural featuring musical acts across decades now graces the store...

Window Rock High seniors graduate May 22

Miyamura High School graduation May 26