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Friction Over Indian Gaming Compact Divides Tribes and Politicians
A New Mexico legislative hearing on a proposed gaming compact pits five tribes including the Navajo Nation Mescalero Apache and Acoma and Jemez pueblos against concerns of market saturation and off reservation gaming. Sen John Arthur Smith Defends Fort Sill Apaches while opponents press for renegotiation and limits on Navajo access. Fort Sill chairman Jeff Haozous advocates casino employment for his people amid broader tribal and political friction.
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Navajo Nation
Jicarilla Apache
Mescalero
Sen
John
Arthur Smith
Fort Sill
Deming
Smith
Warm Springs
Martinez
Sacramento Mountains
Fort Sills
Aquila Flats
I-10
Tesuque Pueblo
Tesuque
Santa Fe
Bill Richardson
Clemente Sanchez
D-Grants
Acoma
Georgene Louis
D-Albuquerque
Laguna Pueblo
Richard Martinez
D-Espanola
George Munoz
D-Gallup
Zuni Pueblo
Senate
Stuart Ingle
Portales
James Roger Madalena
D-Jemez Pueblo
Jemez
Benny Shendo
Jeff Haozous