This bill proposes to designate February 6, 2025, as "Gallup/McKinley County Day" in the House of Representatives of New Mexico. The resolution highlights the significance of Gallup and McKinley County as a cultural, recreational, and economic hub in the state, noting its rich diversity and the presence of the largest Native American population in New Mexico. It emphasizes the area's historical and cultural importance, including the annual intertribal Indian ceremonial, the recognition of Gallup as the adventure capital of New Mexico, and its designation as a patriotic small town.
The resolution also acknowledges the economic contributions of McKinley County, including the Gallup energy logistics park and its status as a heritage community along the BNSF railway. The bill concludes by stating that copies of the memorial will be sent to the mayor and city council of Gallup, as well as the board of county commissioners of McKinley County, to honor and showcase the many facets of the region.