The Bureau of Indian
Affairs has released a draft environmental impact statement for the off-reservation casino sought by
Jemez Pueblo in New
Mexico.
The BIA will be holding a public meeting to discuss the draft EIS on Saturday, April 30, in Anthony. Written comments are being accepted until May 23.
The tribe wants to use a 70-acre site in southern New Mexico for a 24,000 square foot temporary casino. Plans call a permanent 103,500 square-foot facility.
The tribe is proceeding under the two-part determination section of the Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act. The casino will require approval by the state
governor.
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(The Las Cruces Sun-News 4/13)
Federal Register Notice:
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
for the Proposed Pueblo of Jemez
70.277-Acre Fee-to-Trust Transfer and
Casino Project, Don˜ a Ana County, NM (April 8, 2011)
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