Telephone service in and around Gallup is furnished by U.S. West Communications . Century Telephone also provides services for the Zuni Nation and some communities south of Gallup. The rural areas rely on public telephones at chapter houses and businesses. Wingate, Tohatchi, Lupton, Houck, and Gallup. In addition, there are a number of people employed by various businesses in Gallup.
Additional income is derived from the sale of arts, crafts, and sheep and livestock raising.
The Navajo Nation Headstart Program offers programs for preschoolers. The University of New Mexico has a been operating a campus in Gallup since 1957. Western New Mexico State University offers extension courses as well. Several parochial schools are located near Gallup. One such school, Rehoboth Christian School , includes a curriculum from kindergarten to grade 12.