Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. said the tribe's first casino is the most successful in New Mexico.
The Fire Rock Casino opened near Gallup last November. Revenues have exceeded expectations and the tribe is looking to open more gaming facilities.
In his State of the Nation address on Monday, Shirley cited six sites in New Mexico and Arizona for potential development.
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Shirley says Navajo casino most lucrative in New Mexico
(The Gallup Independent 4/21)
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Navajo Nation president hails success of casino
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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