Infrastructure
Utilities
McKinley County’s capital infrastructure provides unparalleled support to all types of business and industry. Businesses locating in the City of Gallup can be assured that the City’s infrastructure is well-planned and managed.
Download the 2023 City of Gallup Utility Rate Schedule.
If you're looking for specific contact information or reports with more data about specific utilities, click here.
Electric
Within the City of Gallup, electric services are provided by the City itself. The current City of Gallup code provides the flexibility to negotiate a contract rate that is custom-fit to the electrical requirements of new customers with anticipated load exceeding 1,500 kW or existing customers who are adding load that will result in a total of 1,500 kW. Further, the City can provide an economic development incentive rate with a time of use component to new customers with an anticipated load exceeding 500 kW. Within McKinley County outside the City of Gallup electric utility services are provided by Continental Divide Electric Cooperative. Continental Divide Utility rates can be found here.
Gas
NM Gas Company provides natural gas service for McKinley County. For more specific rate information click here or call 505.863.3857.
Water and Wastewater
The City of Gallup controls the water utilities within the Gallup city limits. Information about their services can be found here. Regional water planning is a high priority in Gallup and McKinley County. To find out more information about water planning and major projects, click here.
Telecommunications
McKinley County has high-tech and high-speed telecommunications in place for businesses. Major providers include Century Link, Comcast, Sacred Wind, Red Bolt Broadband, and Frontier Communications.
Transportation
Interstate 40 connects McKinley County to both coasts of the United States. I - 40 is the third-longest major east-west Interstate Highway in the United States. I-40 intersects with eight of the 10 primary north-south interstates. For example, Interstate 25 is accessible two hours east at Albuquerque and extends to both the Mexican and Canadian borders.
US 491 and state highways form the backbone of the road network serving the City of Gallup / McKinley County region. The primary network roads listed below are maintained by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
Interstate, US and State Highways in McKinley County
| Highway | Direction | Start/End Points |
|---|---|---|
| I-40 | East - West | Wilmington, NC to Barstow, CA |
| US 491 | North | Gallup, NM to Shiprock, NM and Cortez, CO |
| NM 371 | North | Thoreau, NM to Crownpoint, NM to Farmington, NM |
| NM 602 | South | Gallup, NM to Zuni, NM |
TransCon Rail
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad’s South TransCon track connects McKinley County to the Pacific Ocean oriented - Port of Long Beach and the Gulf of Mexico oriented - Port of Houston, as well as ports of entry at the Mexican and Canadian borders. BNSF operates a major rail yard in downtown Gallup.
Amtrak
Amtrak offers passenger rail service for McKinley County, providing east-bound service to Chicago, IL and west-bound service to Los Angeles, CA on the Southwest Chief route.
Air
Local: Gallup Municipal Airport
The Gallup Municipal Airport, located at 2111 W Highway 66, Gallup NM, is a general aviation airport, is owned and operated by the City of Gallup. The services provided include service six days a week to/from Phoenix operated by Advanced Airlines, Fixed Base Operator (FBO) KT Aero, FedEx, Gallup Med Flight, and the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). To book with Advanced Airlines click here. KT Aero Aviation provides full Fixed-Base operator services and operates the airport in Gallup. KT Aero’s hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / 7 days per week. Phone numbers: (505) 879-0639 and (505) 879-6222.
| Runway Direction | Length (Feet) | Surface | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24 | 7,316 by 100 | Asphalt | Single Wheel - 45,000 lbs Dual Wheel - 55,000 lbs |
Source: Federal Aviation Administration
International: Albuquerque International Sunport (140 Miles)
Albuquerque International Sunport is the largest commercial airport in the state of New Mexico. The Sunport is served by six major commercial carriers: American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United and US Airways, and offers nonstop service to 29 destinations across the US and with worldwide connectivity. The Albuquerque Sunport is located 142 miles east of Gallup, a 2-hour drive via I-40 and I-25.