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KGCB schedules May tree give-away, budgets $4,500 for 20–35 trees
Summary
KGCB set a Tree Give-Away for May (announced May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Community Pantry) and allocated FY26 funds (~$4,500) to purchase about 20–35 dormant trees to harden off before planting; species and drought-tolerance were discussed.
The Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful Board set a Tree Give-Away event for May and is arranging procurement of dormant trees so they can harden off before Gallup’s last frost. Elizabeth Barriga said the event was announced for Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Pantry and the FY26 budget includes roughly $4,500 to purchase about 20–35 trees for distribution.
Board and guest horticulture advisor Bud Lopez urged selecting drought-tolerant species and recommended winter watering during drought conditions. Lopez noted native piñon trees are under stress from drought and bark beetle infestations, suggested Hackberry as a resilient option and cautioned that pecans use too much water for local conditions.
