Local Resources
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| Area Information | |
| El Morro National Monument - Inscription rock has over 2,000 carved inscriptions and petroglyphs. Climb to the top to view a restored ancient pueblo. | |
| Gallup Visitor's Center - Information on cultural, historic and outdoor activities within a 60 mile radius of Gallup. | |
| Ramah, NM - one of the "Top Up and Coming Destinations for 2006" featured in Frommers Guide | |
| Scenic Route 53 - Guide to attractions along Highway 53, known as New Mexico's Ancient Way | |
| Art & Culture | |
| Zuni Pueblo - One of the "Seven Cities of Gold," today home of unique jewelry, pottery and paintings. | |
| El Morro Area Arts Council-Old School Gallery - Local community gathering place for classes, exhibits & events. | |
| Building Construction | |
| Continental Divide Electric Cooperative - Provides low-cost electric service through the Zuni Mountain areas. Several service options including time-of-use rates, green power, and buy-back of customer's solar-produced energy. In Grants, New Mexico; Phone 505-285-6656 | |
| New Mexico Environment Department - Website contains current regulations for liquid waste systems, septic systems. Grants, NM field office Phone: 505-287-8845 | |
| Office of the State Engineeer - Regulates wells & water rights throughout the state of New Mexico. The public can access their I-Waters Database to obtain information on wells located on specific properties. Information is filed by Section, Township, Range and Owner's Name. In Santa Fe; Phone: 505-827-6175. | |
| Financing Homes & Land | |
| Austin Jackson, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Consultant - One-Stop source for all types of home loans including FHA, VA, Conventional, Home-Equity, Construction Loans, MFA & Rural Housing. Phone 505-566-2598 or 505-402-7982 | |
| Eunice Mondragon, Homeownership Representative NM Mortgage Finance Authority - MFA is a quasi-public entity financing housing and related services for low to moderate income individuals. Many affordable housing options including "Helping Hands" for the disabled and "Hero" for safety workers, health care workers, educators, & active members of the armed forces. Phone 800-444-6880 or 505-767-2227 | |
| Lisha Gonzales, Loan Officer Farm Credit of New Mexico - Country Living Loans for purchase, construction, improvement, or refinancing of debt on homes & smaller acreages in the country or in rural communities. Phone 800-451-5997 | |
| Green Living | |
| Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc. - Consumer-owned power supplier to the west including New Mexico and the Zuni Mountain area. Tri-State uses renewable resources including hydro, wind, and hog methane biomass. Office located in Westminster,CO Phone 303-452-6111 | |
| Lodging | |
| El Morro RV Park & Cabins and Ancient Way Cafe - Near El Morro National Monument, Rental of Log Cabins, R-V Spaces, and Tent Camping Spaces. Ancient Way Cafe Serves food; call for hours. | |
| Inn at Halona Bed & Breakfast - Lodging located in Zuni Pueblo which is New Mexico's largest Native American Pueblo. Charming warmth, unique rooms, sumptuous included breakfast, inviting hospitality. | |
| Outdoor Activities | |
| Cibola National Forest - including the Zuni Mountains | |
| El Malpais National Monument - Site of over 100,000 years of volcanic activity. Offers Caving, hiking and camping. | |
| NM Department of Game & Fish - Hunting & Fishing including Ramah Lake & Cibola National Forest. | |