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Smithsonian Magazine article gives travelers worldwide reasons to visit
Locals know about the treasures in Gallup and surrounding areas – hot air balloons, natural wonders, bike and hiking trails, Native Dances, the arts community and New Mexico cuisine – and may take those things for granted. But they’re a big draw for visitors.
This year Gallup gets a bump, in the form of Smithsonian magazine’s “The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2022.” Gallup was chosen as the “Best Artsy Small Town,” a distinction shared with the world in an online article.
“All of the small towns we feature are 25,000 or under in population, and have a lot to offer per capita, in terms of...