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The Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma is still deciding whether to pursue a casino in southern New Mexico.
The tribe owns 30 acres in Luna County. The land was taken into trust in June 2002 but not for gaming purposes.
To use the land for a casino, the tribe needs to follow Section 20 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. An application was submitted on April 14, 2006. Chairman Jeff Houser said the tribe needs federal and state approval to proceed.
The tribe's ancestors used to live in southern New Mexico before being imprisoned and removed to Oklahoma. Some descendants are members of the Mescalero Apache Nation of New Mexico, which operates a casino on its reservation.
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(The Las Cruces Sun-News 1/22)
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