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.

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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.