FRIDAY, JULY 28
ROUTE 66 GALLUP FREEDOM RIDE FLIGHT & CRUISE
You’re invited to downtown Gallup to enjoy Route 66 with the whole family. This event features car shows and cruises, hot air balloon mass ascensions, circus performers, live bands, food trucks and more!
NAVAJO RUG WEAVING
10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main...
Community Calendar
Community Calendar July 21 - July 27, 2023
THURSDAY, JULY 20 -
MONDAY, JULY 24
24 HOURS IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST
This is a 12 and 24 hour endurance mountain biking competition held in the Zuni Mountains. For more information, visit https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/.
FRIDAY, JULY 21
GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
9 am @ 203 Debra Dr.
FAMILY CONCERT
11 am @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and Dan Crow for a fun, fast-paced, interactive musical program.
NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) entrance. See how the New Deal helped create a uniquely New Mexican aesthetic.
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Studio123 at ART123...
MONDAY, JULY 24
24 HOURS IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST
This is a 12 and 24 hour endurance mountain biking competition held in the Zuni Mountains. For more information, visit https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/.
FRIDAY, JULY 21
GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
9 am @ 203 Debra Dr.
FAMILY CONCERT
11 am @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and Dan Crow for a fun, fast-paced, interactive musical program.
NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) entrance. See how the New Deal helped create a uniquely New Mexican aesthetic.
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Studio123 at ART123...
Community Calendar July 14 - July 20, 2023
FRIDAY, JULY 14
COMMUNITY RECRUITMENT FAIR
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Clubs, sports teams, organizations, early childhood, daycares, etc. looking to recruit new members are invited to set up a booth. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
WORLD ON THE MOVE
4 pm @ Rex Museum (301 W. Historic Hwy. 66). Come discover the fascinating topic of migration and displacement at the exhibit opening.
NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ County Courthouse steps. Look into three categories of Western American Art-landscape painting, portraiture, and history painting.
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Studio123 at...
COMMUNITY RECRUITMENT FAIR
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Clubs, sports teams, organizations, early childhood, daycares, etc. looking to recruit new members are invited to set up a booth. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
WORLD ON THE MOVE
4 pm @ Rex Museum (301 W. Historic Hwy. 66). Come discover the fascinating topic of migration and displacement at the exhibit opening.
NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ County Courthouse steps. Look into three categories of Western American Art-landscape painting, portraiture, and history painting.
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Studio123 at...
Community Calendar July 7 - July 13, 2023
FRIDAY, JULY 7
FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES
12 pm - 8 pm @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event).
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Studio123 at ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Kids ages 8+ are invited to spend the afternoon coloring, cutting, collaging, constructing and crafting!
CHESS CLUB
4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! 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.
GET UP AND GAME
1 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every...
FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES
12 pm - 8 pm @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event).
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Studio123 at ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Kids ages 8+ are invited to spend the afternoon coloring, cutting, collaging, constructing and crafting!
CHESS CLUB
4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! 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.
GET UP AND GAME
1 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every...
Wild Thing brings the thunder for 30th anniversary

“Are you bad enough?”
“The boys are back!”
“Expect the unexpected!”
These words have been plastered on posters seen around Gallup at the start of summer for many years. These posters signal that one of the premier summer events in Gallup and the Four Corners is ready to electrify both residents and visitors once more.
WildThing Championship Bullriding has been bringing the thunder to Red Rock Park every July for over 30 years. Three decades of some of the top bull riders in the country and across the world facing off against some of the best bucking bulls in the country.
Larry Peterson, coordinator for...
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