Fort Sill Apache Applaud Interior’s Landmark Gaming Decision

Northern Pueblo’s Attempt to put Casino in Southern New Mexico Apache Territory RejectedAkela, New Mexico (September 8, 2011)--The FortSill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe today applauded the decision of theInterior Department’s Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs denying the Pueblo of Jemez’ application to take 70 acres of land in trust in or near Anthony, New Mexico in Dona Ana County. Jemez’ aboriginal territory was set out in Pueblo De Zia, Pueblo De Jemez and Pueblo De Santa Ana v. The United States of America, 33 Ind. Cl. Comm. 1 (1974).  These legally defined homelands