Pueblo makes massive casino lay offs

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2002

Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico is laying off more than one-third of its casino workforce.

The tribe said it expanded its $80 million casino resort too quickly. A total of 240 jobs out of 859 employees are being eliminated.

The tribe completed a casino expansion last year. The facility ranks among the top money makers in the state, benefiting from a location near Albuquerque, the largest city.

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240 People Could Lose Jobs at Santa Ana Casino (The Albuquerque Journal 10/18)
Alternate Link: 240 People Could Lose Jobs at Santa Ana Casino (The Albuquerque Journal 10/18)
Casino Workers Lose Jobs Despite Big Profits (KOAT News 10/17)

Relevant Links:
Santa Ana Pueblo - http://www.santaana.org

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