New Mexico tribes prepare for fight over compacts (June 1, 2004)

Since this story was published on Thursday, June 1, 2000, twelve tribes with casinos signed new gaming compacts agreeing to share revenues with the state of New Mexico. Eleven of the tribes also agreed to make back payments under old...

Affirmative action battle far from over (June 1, 2004)

Since this story was published on Friday, June 1, 2001, the U.S. Supreme Court backed the use of race in college admissions but struck down the use of a "point" system at the University of Michigan's undergraduate school. Tribes hailed...

BIA recognition staff fails pressure test (June 1, 2004)

Since this story was published on Friday, May 31, 2002, the Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a final decision -- on time -- to recognize the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. But state officials have tied up the matter...

List highlights threats to sacred and historic sites (June 1, 2004)

Since this story was published on published on Friday, May 30, 2003, Salt River Project dropped plans to build a coal mine near Zuni Salt Lake in New Mexico. But oil and gas companies are still eyeing the area. The...

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