SATURDAY, APRIL 16
GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET
9 am to 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States. With more than 500 vendors and as many as 10,000 visitors each week, you can find food, crafts, jewelry, livestock, and household goods.
MONDAY, APRIL 18
CREATIVE CORNER – MINT TIN BOOK DIORAMA
4 pm on YouTube and OFPL’s Facebook Live. Add textural elements to your art. Learn the basics of rolling paper into workable art for future paintings.Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
WEAPONIZING HISTORY: RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE
5 pm @ Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library will host a talk with Matthew D. Mingus, Associate Professor of History at the University of New Mexico-Gallup. On the 24th of February, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. This brief talk will discuss the rationale behind this invasion, what it means for Europe, NATO, and the United States, and how Vladimir Putin’s aggressive foreign policy relates to the Second World War, the Cold War, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. The event is open to everyone. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
RMCHCS BOARD MEETING
@ RMCHCS Library (Second Floor) 1:30 pm. Open to the public. You can also join on Zoom. Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for in-person meeting.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am. Join us in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) in person for storytime activities, songs, rhymes and read-alouds every week! Age 0-4. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
UNM-GALLUP STUDENT JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
9:30 am to 1:30 pm @ Gurley Hall Commons at UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave.) The job fair is open to all current and graduating students, adult basic education students, and high school students.
SUPER SMASH BASH
@ Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). witness the grand finale of the Asian Culture Club Gaming Tournament. Zollinger library will host the tournament finals on the big screen in our atrium. Come and cheer for your favorite competitor and see who will be the last Super Smash fighter standing. Watch in person or LIVE on the Zollinger Facebook page. Zollinger Library is not running the tournament, so all tournament questions will need to be directed to the UNM-G Asian Culture Club.
APRIL FILM SERIES: OSCAR WORTHY
4 pm @ Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is screening Oscar Worthy films. The film screenings are free and open to all students and staff as well as the community. Popcorn available, first come first serve. This week’s movie is “Parasite.” For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
LAB MEETING
5 pm via Zoom. The public is invited to join the Library Advisory monthly meeting. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83770796932 or at Meeting ID: 837 7079 693. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
9 am to 12 pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9 am-Noon for assistance completing the ERAP application. They will be onsite for walk-ins ready to provide help in keeping safe, stable, and affordable housing. Appointments are also available by contacting New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week we will be making spinning paper Earths. For more information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
SAVE THE DATE
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
EARTH DAY SOIREE
9 am to 5 pm virtually on Facebook or Youtube for demonstrations and in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) for a film screening. Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council for an Earth Day Soiree. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING WITH OFPL
12 pm to 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.), behind the Hobby Lobby. Try your hand at building robots and explore structural engineering as OFPL challenges you to build the tallest tower. Fun and entertainment for the entire family. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
MONDAY, APRIL 25
FANTASY MAP CREATOR
4 pm at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to create your fantasy map utilizing beans, a pencil, and watercolor paper. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Can’t make the in-person event? Watch the virtual workshop available on Facebook, @galluplibrary and YouTube. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am to 11:30 am @ 207 West Hill Ave.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
BLOCK LETTER BOOK ART
4 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Transform simple wooden letter blocks into art using your favorite book covers, poetry, magazines, and more. Register in advance at ofpl.online by April 15 to receive a 13-inch letter of your choice. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
BOOK TALK AND SIGNING
5 pm at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Guest author Bob Rosebrough will be discussing his book “A Place of Thin Veil” and signing copies.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1
6:30 PM-8:30 PM @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.).
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
KRAY VAN KIRK HOUSE CONCERT
7 pm @ the Gallup Masonic Center (106 Aztec Ave.). Kray Van Kirk, a talented guitarist with an enticing baritone voice, will present the first of three community house concerts this year, sponsored by the Masons of Gallup.House concerts are like attending a private, personal concert, attendance is limited to a small group of 20 - 25 fellow music lovers, which allows the musician to interact with his audience. As the group is small, reservations are required to ensure a seat. The cost is $25 per person, which includes the musicians fee and also a donation to support community programs and medical research programs funded by the Masons.
COMMUNITY SPRING JOB FAIR
12 pm to 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.). Open to everyone. Gallup employers and surrounding areas are invited. No fee to register. Call 505-722-7281 to register or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SATURDAY, MAY 7
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT FAIR
10 am to 5 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Over 30 craft vendors will be set up. Call 505-722-7281 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
21ST ANNUAL CELEBRACION DE CINCO DE MAYO
12 pm to 4 pm @ Downtown Gallup. While May 7th isn’t the actual Cinco de Mayo, you don’t want to miss out on this celebration of the Mexican holiday and the Anniversary of the Battle of Pueblo. Visit the heart of downtown Gallup for free entertainment, mariachi, Hispanic dancers, and more!
ONGOING
‘WALKING IN GALLUP’
@ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). «Walking in Gallup» by Guest Curator Armond Antonio. A show of painting, photography, and found object sculpture that humanizes the experience of homelessness and spotlights the systemic issues that contribute to the injustice. Show will run through May 7.
GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SHOW
@ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.) See the achievements of Gallup High School’s senior art students. Show will run through May 7.
ART BY LYNCIA BEGAY
@ LOOM Gallery ( 209 W. Coal Ave.) Lyncia Begay is a Diné writer, artist and activist. Her work highlights the importance of Indigenous revitalization, shared health (k’e), equity, and the integral nature of ecology. Her show runs through May 7.
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB
“All the Ugly and Wonderful Things” is the next OFPL book club read. Register at https://ofpl.online/programs/#bookclub to receive a free copy of the book now through April 30. A limited number of copies available, first-come, first-serve basis. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
gallupARTS EXTENDS HOURS
12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)
GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP
Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. Prepare for entry-level positions in data analytics, IT support, project management, or user experience design - no college degree or relevant experience required. Apply for a scholarship at ofpl.online now through April 30.. For more info.: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
RMCHCS UPDATED VISITOR POLICIES
Due to the recent downward trend of COVID-19 cases, RMCHCS has reinstated its visitor policy. The visitor policy supports two people per family member who have passed the coronavirus screening. Visitors must be 17 years old or older. Visitors must show documentation of COVID-19 vaccination. For more information visit
RMCHCS COVID-19 TEST/VACCINE/BOOSTER CLINIC
8 am-10 am Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). 16 years and older. For test, someone will come to your vehicle. Please call (505) 236-1074 and someone will come out to your vehicle to obtain a specimen.
For vaccine and booster adult must be six months out from their second vaccine. Call College Clinic at (505) 863-1820 to set up an appointment.
RMCHCS CHILDREN’S COVID-19 TESTS/VACCINATIONS
8:30 am-11 am and 1 pm-4 pm Mon.-Fri.@ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). For COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. A patient/guardian will be required to remain with the patient and wait 15 minutes for observation immediately after vaccine is given.
