Downtown redevelopment adds economic impact, significance and meaning. It increases a sense of stewardship as opposed to simple ownership. Projects by the Gallup Business Improvement District include:
Downtown Gateways
Welcoming visitors to Downtown Gallup are structural gateways, showcasing our community’s beauty and pride.
Information Kiosks
Stationed throughout Downtown Gallup you’ll find eight informational kiosks filled with information about Downtown, its events and its merchants. Here is where visitors and residents alike will find information about upcoming events, directions and more.
Decorative Lighting
Strung high over three key blocks of Downtown Gallup—from First to Fourth over Coal Avenue—thousands of decorative LED lights shine every night, emitting a glow as they encourage walkability and friendliness in Downtown.
Monthly ArtsCrawl
Join us Downtown on the second Saturday of every month as merchants from the Business Improvement District open their doors after hours. A fantastic event for both residents and tourists, Gallup’s Monthly ArtsCrawl features musicians, artists and performers on closed-streets for this family-friendly event.
Annual Freedom Festival
Annual Gallup Rt 66 Freedom Ride Flight Cruise Festival- A family-friendly community building all day festival in Downtown Gallup at the Courthouse Square, featuring a grand car show, circus performers, a beer garden, live bands, and a salute to motorcycle riders helping Veterans Helping Veterans.
Downtown Private Security
Local professional security services are hired by the Business Improvement District to assist local law enforcement in keeping Downtown a welcoming environment for residents, business owners, and tourists alike.
Trash Receptacle Improvement
Improving the physical appearance and quality of life in the downtown business district is economic development.
Gallup BID sponsored painting of trash can receptacles by acclaimed local artists and mural painters.
Gallup BID Sign Grants
Gallup BID has provided funds for new signage for over 35 merchants in the Downtown BID District.
Gallup BID Facade Improvement Grants