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| Above, yours truly with Martin Link two years ago. Photo by Russell Azbill. |
Only moments ago, I received sad news that local Gallup historian, author, activist, instructor Martin Link passed away last Thursday (December 5).
I believe he was 90.
According to the Gallup Sun Facebook page:
Unofficial local historian Martin Link reportedly passed away last night. He was an anthropology professor at the University of New Mexico-Gallup. Read this 2016 story about his book "New Mexico Kicks on Route 66." More information about his life and what he did for Gallup will run in next week's paper.
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| Above, Martin Link's book on Route 66 in New Mexico. |
From the Gallup Veterans Helping Veterans Facebook group:
We are saddened to tell you of the passing of Martin Link. Please pray for his soul as he ascends to Heaven to sit at the side of the Lord. Gone with Martin is a plethora of knowledge and memories about Gallup and its people. His stories will be greatly missed. *Rest in Peace, Martin.
We had our monthly supper group dinners at his home in Gallup. We will try to hold a gathering before the end of the month.
A memorial service will be held on or about January 4.
He was very knowledgeable on the history of New Mexico. He worked to get Fort Wingate a national monument status. He published a book, "New Mexico Kicks On Route 66". He autographed my copy at one of our dinners.
He will be missed.
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