Friday, April 14, 2006

As reported by the Arizona Journal: "Navajo Nation officials, including
President Joe Shirley Jr., met with federal gaming officials in Albuquerque,
N.M., last week to discuss the tribe's plan to build a casino near Sanders.
The results of the meeting were not available by press time, but tribal
officials indicated that a statement would be provided soon after the
meeting.
"Communications Director George Hardeen confirmed that the president still
hopes to have the casino open by August. The exact location of the casino
near Sanders has not been determined, though, and certain legal
requirements, such as the public posting of gaming related documents, must
be completed before construction can begin.

"Hardeen noted that a revenue-sharing plan is also still in the works. The
local chapter is hopeful that it will share in the proceeds from the casino.

"In order to meet the August deadline, the tribe plans to use a 'sprung
structure' which can be constructed very quickly."