Richardson's Trading Company
A long-established Indigenous trading post founded in 1913, its century-old shop stacked with silver jewellery, turquoise, Navajo rugs and saddles.
Richardson's Trading Post is on the old section of Route 66 in Gallup and is one of the town's best-known traditional trading posts. The store keeps its old wooden floors and glass counters, and displays thousands of Navajo and Zuni silver and turquoise pieces, hand-woven rugs, basketry and saddlery. It also preserves the tradition of pawning, in which locals leave jewellery as collateral for cash. Even if you don't buy anything, it's worth going in. The staff can explain how jewellery styles differ between tribes. It is generally open Monday to Saturday. Cards are accepted, and large rugs can be shipped.
Opening hours
Approx. Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Gallup History Museum (Rex Hotel)
- Historic Route 66 Downtown Gallup
- Gallup Cultural Center
- El Rancho Hotel & Motel
- High Desert Trail System
- Church Rock Trail
- Red Rock Park
- Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park