BIA releases report for Jemez Pueblo off-reservation casino

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  

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.

Get the Story:
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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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