Friday, July 14, 2006

As reported by the Durango Herald: "The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is moving
forward with plans to build a new casino, hotel and convention center just
north of Ignacio, with a planned spring 2008 opening. "The tribe announced
Tuesday its go-ahead for the development, which includes a
45,000-square-foot casino with up to 700 slot machines, 20 table games, a
200-seat bingo hall, a 24-lane bowling center, day-care facilities, multiple
restaurants and administrative offices. "The total development, located
northeast of the intersection of Colorado Highway 172 and County Road 517,
is expected to encompass approximately 300,000 square feet. It also will
include a 150-room hotel with a pool and sun deck, retail space and a small
fitness center. ".Plans also call for walking paths, an amphitheater for
powwows and other cultural events, and a miniature golf course."