The stories of McKinley County, NM
8 narrated audio stories from across McKinley County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
El Rancho Hotel
Where Hollywood Checked In at Gallup
A hotel lobby became a crossroads for movie stars and working film crews.
Red Rock Park
Where Gallup Meets the Cliffs
How ancient sandstone became Gallup’s great outdoor backdrop.
El Rancho Hotel
Where Gallup Became Hollywood’s Front Porch
How two brothers built a hotel for the Western-film era.
Gallup
The Medal of Honor No One Could Announce
A Gallup soldier’s valor was public only after captivity ended.
Gallup
The Paymaster Whose Name Stayed
How a railroad paymaster gave Gallup its enduring name.
Gallup
When the Tracks Made Gallup
How a railroad camp became a town almost overnight.
Church Rock
The Spire That Announces Gallup
How one sandstone landmark greeted generations entering western New Mexico.
Gallup
How Gallup Made Miyamura Part of the Landscape
A hometown hero’s return became a lasting civic memory in Gallup.
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