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Delve into Wingate in United States
Wingate in the region of New Mexico is located in United States - some 1,741 mi or ( 2802 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Wingate is now 11:37 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Denver " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Holbrook, Phoenix, Saint Johns, Tucson, and Colorado Springs. While being here, you might want to check out Holbrook . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Wingate ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Red Rock Balloon Rally
Each December 200 hot air balloons float among the gorgeous red rock canyons and mesas outside of Gallup, New Mexico. It is a dream setting for photographers, an unmatched thrill for balloon pilots an ..
Trophy Trout Fly fishing San Juan River Brian T July2010 Fuji HS 10
www.yspecial.com Brain is a regular client and he's hooked on sight fishing dry and nymp fishing. He's skill level is way up now and catch most trout he hunt for using AK Fly Fishing System. Happy fis ..
Route 66 - I 40 Regen - New Mexico
vor Perea (36 Meilen vor der Grenze nach Arizona) hatte uns der Regen erwischt. ..
New Mexico Interstate 40: Gallup to Grants Dashcam Time Lapse
Like Drivelapse? Friend it! www.facebook.com This drive begins at Gallup, New Mexico, and heads east to Grants, on Interstate 40. Music Info: Artist: Von Titles May Include: Von Clear, Von Blow, Von S ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Fort Wingate
Fort Wingate is near Gallup, New Mexico. There were two locations in New Mexico that had this name. The first one was located near San Rafael. The current fort was established on the southern edge of the Navajo territory in 1862. The initial purpose of the fort was to control the large Navajo tribe to its north. It was involved with the Navajo's Long Walk. From 1870 onward the garrison was concerned with Apaches to the south and hundreds of Navajo Scouts were enlisted at the fort through 1890.
Located at 35.47 -108.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Church Rock, New Mexico
Church Rock is a census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. It is within the Navajo Nation. The population was 1,077 at the 2000 census. Church Rock is named for a prominent natural landmark with the same name.
Located at 35.53 -108.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
KYVA (AM)
KYVA is a radio station licensed to Gallup, New Mexico, USA, broadcasting a country music format in AM stereo. The station is currently owned by Millennium Media. The station broadcasts Major League Baseball games as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers Radio Network.
Located at 35.53 -108.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Miyamura High School
Miyamura High School is a high school in Gallup, New Mexico, United States. Formerly known as Gallup Junior High School serving 8th and 9th grade students, it was renamed Miyamura High School in 2007. The campus will undergo a massive renovation from 2008 to 2010 as part of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district's plan to create a second high school for Gallup. The school's location was also the old Gallup High School campus from 1962 to 1998 before moving to Gallup's west side.
Located at 35.52 -108.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Church Rock uranium mill spill
The Church Rock uranium mill spill occurred in New Mexico on July 16, 1979 when United Nuclear Corporation's Church Rock uranium mill tailings disposal pond breached its dam. Over 1,000 tons of solid radioactive mill waste and 93 millions of gallons of acidic, radioactive tailings solution flowed into the Puerco River, and contaminants traveled 80 miles downstream to Navajo County, Arizona and onto the Navajo Nation.
Located at 35.65 -108.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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