The Green Gallup Home and Garden Show, sponsored by the University of New Mexico-Gallup Construction Technology program, is scheduled for May 1-2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Gurley Hall.
Eighteen presenters will be set up in Gurley Hall Commons to provide information on green building methods, lifestyle, environmental concerns and wellness. On Saturday, several seminars are scheduled on: solar adobe and rammed earth block construction, rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, building with structural insulated panels and green building.
“We’re trying to showcase local businesses that are doing some kind of green effort,” said Construction Technology Instructor Chris Chavez. “At the same time, we’re taking the opportunity to show off some of the programs we’re teaching on campus.”
Over the past year, Chavez and fellow instructor Rick Krouth have been concentrating on developing programs to teach building methods that are not only more harmonious with the environment but that will save the homeowner money through reduced fuel costs.
Among presenters are City of Gallup Joint Utilities; Four Directions Wellness Resources; Gallup Lumber and Supply Co.; Gallup Small Business Development Center; Green Horizon; Habitat for Humanity of Gallup; Holiday Nursery; Humane Society of Gallup; Krouth Construction; Otero’s Cellular and Alarm Co.; Polysteel Forms of Gallup LLC; Project Green Build; Reliv-Nourishing Our World; Sandoval Woodworks; Shelter + Design; UNM-G Digital Design and Media Program; UNM-G Cosmetology Program; and When the Rains Come.
The Home and Garden Show is free and open to the public. Call UNMG Construction Technology at (505) 863-7560 for more information.