Slideshow | Ceremonial crowns new queens
By Donovan Quintero and Sharon Chischilly
Special to the Times
GALLUP
Damaris Yazzie and Rhylee Manwell are crowned the 2026-2027 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen and Little Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial, respectively, during Friday night’s coronation at Red Rock Park.
Outgoing queens Tewakeedah Martin and Gizelle Van Winkle pass their crowns to their successors as family, contestants and supporters gather for the ceremony during the 103rd annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.
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