Bill Malone Trading — Local services in Gallup

Having met Bill Malone at Hubbells in Ganado, I was surprised to see him out of prison. He was accused of double-dealing and taking items Navajo and Hopi from a National Park property. But I personally found him 'okay', and wanted to look around at things in the rug room. There I saw the most beautiful 8' x 11' Tec Nos Pos rug I've ever seen spread out on the floor. It was drop dead stunning. I was asking him about it, when he said 'See that man on the stool over there? He's a buyer rep for a big Indian trader and this rug just came in off the Rez this morning. He was sent over to buy it. They've been waiting for it to come off the loom for the last 14 months. You should buy it, before he does'. 'How much is this rug' I asked? 'Eight thousand dollars'... pink-faced Malone said with a bored look. I looked over at that buyers rep, and said to Bill, 'take a check?'.....'Sure, with proper ID'. So I bought it. I think that buyers rep got fired. He had no idea what just went down. I often wonder what happened to my...

Bill Malone and I may be related. My paternal grandmothers name is Ruby Pearl 'Pirley' Malone Skelly. She lived from 1895-1985, mother of ten children, my father being one of them, he was John Prestley Skelly [05/07/1925-10/16/1998], son of Robert Lee Skelly [1888-1962].

I have passed through Gallup, New Mexico, U.S.A., many times, although I had no knowledge of this particular business being there somewhere. I found it by chance entirely here on Google Maps, during a re-orientation browse.

I am the last of five children, not an easy make, but a necessary one. I am still on my own my own, although, three immediate family members of mine are now gone, just over a span of a half century: Brother Steven, Father John, Mother Wanda.

I am on my own, now age 54, born in the year 1967, and four years later, my birthday became United Nations Day on October 24th, 1971.

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We visited on a brief stay in Gallup and we were greeted by Bill Malone himself. He was such a nice man, sharing wonderful experiences, knowledge and personal stories. We appreciated how welcoming he was. We found a couple of amazing pieces, a handwoven rug and a painting. Be sure you stop by Bill Malone's Trading Co when you're in the area. You'll be glad you did, and I bet you find a few treasures to take back...