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: