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BEST OVERALL Best Business in Gallup Best Business in Vanderwagen - Ramah – Zuni Best Business in Tse Bonito – Yatahey GET TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL BIZ: HORIZON ENTERPRISES PLUMBING AND HEATING

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BEST ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Best Art Gallery Best Artist Best Family Entertainment Best Outdoor Event Best Photographer Best Videographer

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BEST AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Glass Best Auto Supply Best Automotive Repair Best Oil Change Best Tire Shop Car Dealer – Best Customer Service Car Dealer – Best Sales Associate

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Car Dealer – Best Sales Team Car Dealer – Best Service Department Car Dealer – Best Used Cars CITIZEN OF THE YEAR SPOTLIGHT: GREG KIRK

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BEST FOOD & BEVERAGE Best Bakery and Dessert Best Bar Best Breakfast Best Burger Best Chile Best Convenience Store Best Dinner Best Enchiladas Best Fast Food Best Lunch Best Mexican Best Pizza Best Restaurant Best Sandwich Best Tacos Best Wings Best Coffee

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BEST HEALTH & FITNESS Best Cannabis Best Dentist Best Doctor Best Eyeglass Store Best Health/Wellness Best Medical Practice

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BEST SHOPPING & SERVICES Best Barber Shop/Salon Best Clothing Store Best Electrical Company Best Florist Best Furniture Store Best Heating & Cooling Company Best Hotel Best Insurance Agency/Agent Best Jewelry Supply Best Nail Technician Best Non-Profit Organization Best Pet Service Best Plumbing Company Best Real Estate Agent Best Specialty Service Best Specialty Supply Store Best Trading Company/Pawn

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On the Cover Greg Kirk, Gallup Citizen of the Year 2024 Photo by Jenny Pond Design by Volodymyr Lotysh

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elcome all to the Gallup Sun’s debut Readers’ Choice Awards winners tab, featuring the inaugural Gallup Citizen of the Year Award recipient Greg Kirk. Please, take a moment to read his story and prepare to be inspired. Greg, innately humble, deserves this honor. To further honor Greg, he will receive a plaque and a gift basket.

The Sun looks forward to next year’s Citizen of the Year nomination process. It’s truly a rewarding experience, and it was a joy to read over the numerous nomination applications that we received.

In February, we opened the nomination process to the public to vote for their favorite businesses online, and in the weekly paper, in over 60 different categories.

Once we tallied up the write-in nominees, up to five for each category, we rolled out the finalists list. Voters could only select one favorite business from each category.

And voters were only allowed to vote one time. Thanks to modern tracking, no voter manipulation occurred, so the results are true and accurate.

Also, a big thanks to each and every reader that participated in the voting process. It’s truly appreciated, and the Sun plans to move forward with a second annual “Best Of” with some changes and category expansions.

Horizon Plumbing and Prohibition 37 participated in the Sun’s “Awesome Package” program, which includes fun and easy to read “get to know your local business” profiles.

We look forward to the continued growth of the McKinley County business community. Please, also take time to review the list of winners and honorable mentions. Congratulate the staff! Patronize these businesses and even the businesses that didn’t make the final cut. It’s important more than ever to shop locally!

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want to take a moment to thank the community for taking the time to participate in the Gallup Sun’s inaugural Readers’ Choice Awards.

Moreover, I want to extend a big congratulations to Citizen of the Year Greg Kirk, for his dedication and service to the community. It’s essential to honor those who selflessly give of their time to help others.

Gallup is a fantastic community, and I can’t emphasize enough the importance of celebrating and honoring our local businesses. At the Gallup-McKinley Chamber of Commerce, we dedicate our time and energy helping businesses to succeed through our programs.

We’re lucky to have such a broad and diverse array of services in a small city such as Gallup. Even parts outside of the city have a great selection. Great options abound, from restaurants to trading posts — there’s something for everyone in McKinley County.

At the Chamber, economic development plays a vital role in what we do on a daily basis to help businesses.

The economic health of a community is only as good as the jobs provided by local businesses. When we spend money at a local business, we’re supporting local residents, who in turn spend their money in our community. It creates a vibrancy that’s difficult to place into words, but essential for continued economic growth.

Please, patronize the businesses in this edition and beyond. And McKinley County Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 always “Shop Local!”

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A passion for helping people Best of Gallup: Horizon Enterprises Plumbing and Heating

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allup citizens have spoken, and Horizon Enterprises Plumbing and Heating is the area’s best heating and cooling company.

Silvano Corral has been working in the trade industry for almost all his life. He started studying HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems at the age of 13 while his dad was running his own business in Gallup.

BUSINESS ROOTS Silvano left the family business in 2010 to start his own company, and Horizon Enterprises Plumbing and Heating was born. Corral remembers those early days fondly when it was just him and his then-girlfriend-nowwife Jessica driving around in a van with only a milk crate and a tool bag to hold all his supplies.

Over a decade later, the Corrals have learned a lot about business. Silvano said he’s truly learned how to work smarter, not harder.

“When I worked at my dad’s [company] I wanted to be the biggest and the

Horizon Enterprises Plumbing and Heating employees stand outside the business May 7.

Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein best,” he said. “You get all that stuck in your head, and then after stumbling and dusting yourself off and picking up again, you realize you want to do what you can within your own means and grow smart. You have to walk before you can run.”

He said his favorite part about plumbing and working on HVAC systems is making customers happy.

“I love the reactions,” he said. “When people get new air conditioning units, they’re like, ‘Oh my god, I’ve never slept so good before with the old system.’ That

brings me joy. I love that every day’s different. Every day brings a whole new set of challenges, and I like solving problems.”

BEING A PART OF THE COMMUNITY When Silvano and Jessica aren’t working, they give back to the Gallup community.

Silvano is on the finance committee for Sacred Heart Cathedral and the board for the Gallup Community Center.

He’s also the Vice President of the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.

The family doesn’t plan on leaving Gallup anytime soon; they’re here to stay and grow.

“We have plans to keep growing,” Silvano said.

“We’re going to stay in the area and invest in the area.

We love giving back to the youth and the community, either through sponsorships or donations or volunteering time on boards.”

The couple has four daughters, ranging from the ages of 8 to 18. Silvano has coached them all in softball.

He’s even taken up soccer because his daughters love it.

“I’ve never liked soccer but watching them play and enjoy that has made me appreciate the sport more and learn about it so I can know what’s going on,” he said.

In his free time, Silvano hikes and rides mountain bikes.

THANKING HIS STAFF Horizon Enterprises Plumbing and Heating won the Best Heating & Cooling Company award in the Sun’s debut Readers’ Choice Awards.

Silvano credited his staff, saying the company wouldn’t have won the award without them. “[This award] shows that all the work and training that we do with our teams pays off,” Silvano said. “It wasn’t just my wife and myself, it was all of us that made us get to where we are and continue to grow.

We wouldn’t be anywhere without our team.”

Potential customers can visit https://www. hori zon - hvac .com to learn more about Horizon Enterprises Plumbing and Heating’s services.

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‘Gallup’s been good to me, so I want to be good to it’ ‘Citizen of the Year’ Greg Kirk champions community cleanup, sports, health

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nyone driving around Gallup on a weekend might find Greg Kirk on the side of the road, picking up trash. He may also be at a local high school sports game, assisting any kids who may be feeling sore or dealing with an injury.

That’s just who Greg is. He helps people, both at his job as a physical therapist at Enchantment Physical Therapy and as someone who leads cleanup crews around Gallup.

Many people nominated Greg for the Sun’s first Citizen of the Year award because of his community service.

In a nomination letter, Jon Dayton spoke about Greg’s selflessness. Dayton and Greg went to elementary school together in Gallup and have been friends ever since.

“You will never see him taking any credit, or patting himself on the back for all of the things he does for our community,” Dayton said. “He even still drives his father’s old pickup truck that means the world to him.”

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Arviso left RMCH in 2006 to start Enchantment Physical Therapy and asked Greg to join him in 2010. Arviso said one of the things that makes Greg a great physical therapist is his willingness to listen to his patients.

“Unlike many of the other therapists WORKING AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST we’ve worked with over the years, Greg has Greg has been a physical therapist for a great understanding of the local commualmost 24 years. He started his career at nity,” Arviso said. “He knows how to make Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital, where people feel comfortable so that they can he met fellow physical therapist Anthony explain their issues and he takes his time to Arviso. listen to people. The easy thing for a good

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therapist like Greg is to learn techniques, and different tools of the trade, and when you combine that with his ability to get along with people, that makes a world of difference because all therapists know techniques, but very few take the time to make a patient feel comfortable.”

Greg said one of his favorite parts of his job is helping student athletes. He volunteers his time with local schools, helping students achieve their best in sports by making sure they stay healthy—and he doesn’t charge them a cent.

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“It’s something I get a great enjoyment from, treating athletes for free,” he said. “How I ask them to reward me is ‘Go win. Go represent Gallup. Bring back a victory to our hometown. That’s how you can repay me.’”

He was a student athlete himself, and he said he was inspired by the three physical therapists who often worked with him: David Havelick, Jim Jones, and Kendra Snearly.

“They were physical therapists here in town, and they basically inspired me to be a P.T.,” Greg explained. “It was through their love and their hope that they instilled in me that I could achieve things in life and even in the athletic realm. They always got me back in the game, and they never doubted me.”

Greg Kirk, Glen Cresto, Greg’s son “Lobo” Kirk, and his brother Mike Kirk stand in front of a map of a trail in Mentmore. Greg helped bring the Mentmore Trailhead Restoration project to life, beautifying the trail.

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He has ridden motorbikes since he HIS PASSION FOR MOTORBIKES When he’s not helping people feel better, was a kid and manages the Gallup OffGreg splits his time between his family and Highway Vehicle Park, which is located on Hasler Valley Road. He also brought another being outdoors. off-roading experience to Gallup with the non-profit organization Red Rock Motor Sports Club.

Former Gallup Mayor Jackie McKinney spent a lot of time in his younger years at the local motocross track. He befriended Greg’s dad over their love for the sport, and, in turn, watched Greg grow up. He praised Greg for his work surrounding the sport.

“His starting of the Red Rock Motor Sports group has been instrumental in keeping the motorcycling industry and the thrill of racing alive,” McKinney said.

Greg Kirk spends a lot of his free time cleaning up trash around town.

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CLEANING UP THE COMMUNITY Greg’s love for the outdoors doesn’t end with motorbikes. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking the trails surrounding Gallup.

“I think we have some of the best trails around, and I want to share them with people,” he said. “I want our hometown to be proud of what they have and truly understand the magnitude of what I see, feel, and believe in.”

Greg spends a lot of his time cleaning up those trails and the general Gallup area. He and a group of other people, whom he calls his “cleanup crew,” go out around town and pick up trash on the side of the road.

“He is truly the ambassador of our trail systems in Gallup and surrounding areas,” Dayton said. “Not only does he serve on planning committees that have secured our many trail systems to be enjoyed for generations to come, but he also spends numerous hours out on these trails cleaning and maintaining them. It is always a treat to see him out there enjoying the trails with friends and the many dogs he and his family graciously rescue and foster.”

In addition to the clean-up work he does on his own time, Kirk is also the co-chair of Keep Gallup Clean and Beautiful, an organization that tries to improve and beautify Gallup. They host Earth Day events every year, gathering people together to pick up trash.

His wife Jenifer, who also nominated him for the Citizen of the Year award, said Greg is almost always outside cleaning up litter.

“Eighty-five percent of the time if you’re driving down any road in Gallup, and you see someone dressed like a homeless person and picking up trash, most likely it’s Greg,” Jenifer said jokingly. “He’s always trying to make Gallup beautiful; he’s always doing something for his community.”

When asked about why he spends his free time cleaning up the community, Kirk had one simple thing to say.

“Gallup’s been good to me, so I want to be good to it,” he said.

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Challenging the cannabis stigma Best of Gallup: Prohibition 37

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pril 1, 2022 marked a turning point for New Mexico for both retailers and users of recreational marijuana. Following the passage of House Bill 2 in 2021, adult-use cannabis sales began the following year and led to an additional $300 million in sales in its first year.

Retailers could legally grow and set up licensed dispensaries across the state. Existing retailers could now operate with fewer restrictions on what they could grow and sell. One of those dispensaries, Prohibition 37, was named by Sun readers as one of the Best of Gallup.

BUSINESS HISTORY Named in reference to The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, a U.S. federal law that effectively criminalized possession and distribution of marijuana, Prohibition 37, through the Gallup branch located at 1005 E. Hwy. 66, has received acclaim for its Cannabis Dispensary Menu as well as its efforts to educate users on the methods of safely consuming cannabis as well the benefits it Prohibition 37 employees help customers pick out the products they want. can bring.

Photo Credit: Leander Yazzie Since first opening as the Red Barn Gallup Dispensary in 2010, the that Prohibition 37 Manager Casey recognition that the dispensary, also business has cultivated its spot in Brown appreciates and believes referred to as P37, has received since the community. This is something is best represented by the public it was rebranded in July.

“There are a multitude of things that come with [accolades]. We showcase some strains in the backspace, which led to recognition and awards,” Brown said. “There is the New Mexico Cannabis Cup, where we won multiple divisions in 2023 and 2024, and some of our flowers were also highlighted in the Growers Cannabis Cup.” The accolades are for the team of about 10 staffers that operate the storefront as well as the production and cultivation areas behind Kim’s Imports Plus next door. The greenhouses are actually visible from the street.

Brown said the team’s dedication is clear through the work they do at P37.

“We have a whole army of us that are a team of cannabis enthusiasts,” Brown said. “We’ll have someone packing pre-rolls or flowers, making sure the building is being treated right. Everyone here shares that equality of teamwork and what we do comes through in the expertise in the cannabis industry.”

LEARNING ABOUT CANNABIS The longest lasting form of cannabis use has been rolling it and smoking it, but decades of cultivating and use has resulted in

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numerous new methods. Cannabis can now be consumed through vaporizers, concentrates, edibles, topicals, and more.

Cannabis has long been depicted in recreational settings and has garnered a negative stigma as a result of its effects that include changes in both emotional and mental states.

But the growing shift toward medical usage has Brown hoping that cultivators can change that stigma and show there can be benefits and justifications for safe cannabis consumption.

“The Google reviews are from regular customers who are looking for additive medicine, an alternative medicine to their lives,” Brown explained. “They want something adventurous or in a new focus area

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Brown gave an example of a customer going through cancer or dialysis treatments that place a high physical strain on their body. They can take medicinal cannabis to reduce their cortisone levels and help them deal with their health challenges.

WHERE EVERYONE KNOWS YOU With medicinal usage in mind, Brown also emphasized that P37 staff are well-versed in the products they sell and want to know their customers so they can provide the best, safest product for them.

“Our staff go above and beyond.

They give personalized recommendations to customers, they educate them about cannabis, and they do everything to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the shop,” Brown said.

He likened the mood in P37 to

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one inside.

“We also take into consideration HIPAA and customer rights.

We understand their needs and what they’re looking for,” Brown added. “Then for repeat customers, we have loyalty programs, we hold special events. We’re big on helping them and take pride in that.”

Brown described their customer base as “diverse,” ranging from different age groups to both new and experienced cannabis users. With more research avenues available today, the customers have become more involved in the purchasing process and are also doing their part to lessen the negative image of cannabis use.

“You know, a cannabis shop like P37, it takes a lot to open the door and step into it,” Brown said.

“Everyone looks at the industry

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They leave feeling good and satisfied with their purchases.”

THANKING THE COMMUNITY Brown wanted to thank the customer base for their continued support as well as the Sun for giving them an opportunity to highlight their store.

“It’s good to know this deal was initiated by the community. We’re on the holistic, medicinal side of wellness. We represent a company that then represents a community that wants that nice way of finding a healthy balance in life,” Brown said.

For a full list of products carried by Prohibition 37 as well as information on the uses of recreational and medicinal cannabis, visit https://p37cannabis.com/. A person must be over the age of 21 to enter the website.

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Don Diego’s Restaurant & Lounge 801 Historic Hwy. 66 Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-5517

Honorable Mention Jalisco Taco Truck

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The 505 Burgers & Wings 1981 NM-602 Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-9311

Honorable Mention Fratelli’s Bistro BEST FOOD & BEVERAGE

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Gallup Coffee Company 201 W. Coal Ave. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-410-2505

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Prohibition 37 aka Red Barn Growers 1005 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-488-2246

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Honorable Mention Top Shelf Dispensary

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Sundance Dental Care of Gallup 1601 S. Second St. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-4422

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Honorable Mention Dental Innovations

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Dr. Lawrence Andrade MD 517 Nizhoni Blvd.

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Gallup Eye Group 816 Boardman Dr. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-399-2015

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Gallup Recreation Center 400 Marguerite Franco Dr. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-2619

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Gallup Community Health 2111 College Dr. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-397-5172

Honorable Mention Family Medicine Associates

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Mystique Salon & Day Spa 509 S. Third St. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-9566

Honorable Mention Diamond Barbershop

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Ross Dress for Less 1300 W. Maloney Ave. Gallup N.M. 87301 505-863-8083

Honorable Mention

Thank you to all who voted for Bubany Insurance Agency.

We continually strive to provide you with quality service and coverages.

JCPenny Co.

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Knight Electric Co. 310 W. Wilson Ave. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-863-4466

Honorable Mention Justin Time Electrical LLC

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Flower Basket 313 E. Coal Ave. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-7476

Honorable Mention Safeway - Floral Department

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Castle Furniture 1308 Metro Ave. Unit C Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-863-9559

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Ashley Furniture BEST SHOPPING & SERVICES

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Horizon Enterprises Plumbing and Heating 500 E. Coal Ave. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-863-3546

Honorable Mention Laroc Refrigeration

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Hilton Garden Inn 1530 W. Maloney Ave. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-9600

Honorable Mention El Rancho Hotel

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Bubany Insurance Agency 311 S. Third St. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-863-3836

Honorable Mention Clay Fultz Insurance Agency Inc

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Thunderbird Supply Co. 1907 W. Historic Hwy. 66 Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-4323

Honorable Mention Silver Stone Inc.

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Gallup Nail Spa 828 US-491 Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-863-1981

Honorable Mention Tip Top Nails

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Gallup Community Health 2111 College Dr. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-397-5172

Honorable Mention Big Brothers Big Sisters - Mountain Region

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Cedar Animal Medical Center 1247 Balok St. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-7786

Honorable Mention Gallup Happy Paws

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Laroc Refrigeration Co. 516 W. Wilson Ave. Gallup, N.M. 87301

Honorable Mention Williams Plumbing

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Elizabeth Munoz-Hamilton - Gallup Living Keller Williams 309 Nizhoni Blvd.

Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-488-2344

Honorable Mention Mike Mazel - Keller Williams Olga Starr - Remax

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Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, PC 101 W. Coal Ave. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-722-9121

Honorable Mention Foreign Automotive Speciality

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Gallup Lumber & Ace Hardware 1724 S. Second St. Gallup, N.M. 87301 505-863-4475

Honorable Mention Tractor Supply Co.

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Perry Null Trading Co. 1710 S. Second St. Gallup, N.M. 87301

Honorable Mention Ellis Tanner Trading Co.

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On behalf of our strong Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce Members, congratulations to the winners, honorable mentions and to the Citizen of the Year Greg Kirk.

Each of them highlight our Chamber values of Commerce, Collaboration, and Community.

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