The Desert Between Us: The Disappearance of Gloria Jean King

On a late-summer day in 1996, 42-year-old Gloria Jean King (aka Gloria Jarvison) vanished somewhere along the highway between Albuquerque and Farmington/Gallup, New Mexico. Traveling in separate vehicles with her former husband, the pair stopped near Grants and Milan—and then their stories diverged. Gloria never made it home. Her vehicle was later found at the El Rancho Hotel in Gallup. She has not been seen since.Gloria Jeans IdentifiersHeight 5’3”–5’5”, ~115 lbs Brown hair, brown eyes Last seen in red/maroon printed shirt Scarred or missing left earlobe Names: Gloria Jean King / Gloria Jarvison Conflicting dates reported: August 9, 1996 and September 9, 1996  If you have information about Gloria Jean King, please contact the New Mexico State Police (Gallup District) at (505) 863-9353. Even small memories can matter—especially from former staff or guests of the El Rancho Hotel in 1996, or travelers who recall vehicles left along the corridor between Albuquerque, Grants, Milan, Gallup, and Farmington.