4th of July In Gallup

Above, a burst from the Gallup fireworks program. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Last night, I spent the evening of fireworks-watching at the Gallup home of historian Martin Link. The attendees were the monthly dinner group members.

Above, the group getting some munchies before nightfall. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

His hilltop home overlooks the western section of Gallup, which gave us a good view of the city's official fireworks display. Link has a gazebo in his backyard and that is where we congregated.

Above, the gazebo. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Interestingly, we were able to see the fireworks display of Window Rock, Arizona, which is 25 miles from Gallup. The fireworks from Window Rock were just at the horizon.

Above, a fireworks burst off in the distance from Window Rock, Arizona. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Most of us were concerned over possible wildfires caused by careless people. Some were also concerned over the welfare of their pets and livestock from the explosions. 

Above, Martin Link had some fireworks in his barbeque, but it was
 decided to not use them due to the dry brush. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

We had an enjoyable time at Link's and on our way back to Jamestown, we saw more fireworks along the way (some originating from odd places).

Above, another burst from the Gallup show. Photo by Armand Vaquer.