Gamerco, NM

Located just minutes north of Gallup along Highway 491, Gamerco is a quiet high-desert community with deep local roots. The neighborhood gets its unique name from the Gallup American Coal Company, which built the area in the 1920s as a bustling mining settlement complete with family homes, a church, and its own power plant. Today, it has settled into a small residential pocket of around 1,300 people who enjoy a relaxed pace right outside the city.

Living here means an easy commute into downtown Gallup for shopping, dining, and healthcare, along with fast connections to Interstate 40 and routes north toward Yah-ta-hey. Local students attend Gallup-McKinley County schools, and the surrounding landscape offers easy access to outdoor recreation across the Four Corners. Overall, Gamerco is a practical, low-key option for anyone looking for quiet, affordable living right on Gallup’s doorstep.