FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Lawmakers on the Navajo Nation approved legislation Monday to reopen the tribe’s four casinos, even as the tribe’s health director warned that the coronavirus is spreading uncontrollably. The tribe’s casinos in Arizona and New Mexico have been closed since March. The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise got the blessing of the Navajo...
Navajo public urged to submit public comments for legislation that seeks support and approval for the reopening of Navajo Nation casino facilities WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer encourage the Navajo people to submit written comments by mail or e-mail to let their voices be heard in...
GALLUP — The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise’s plan to reopen casinos received support from the Navajo Nation Council on Nov. 2. Delegates voted 15 in favor and eight opposed to pass the legislation during a special session. Those who opposed the measure cited worries over the recent rise in new daily cases of COVID-19. Jill Jim,...
If legislation doesn’t pass, the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise likely will be forced to permanently close and layoff all employees by the end of this month. The Navajo Nation is asking the public to weigh in on the possible reopening of four of the tribe’s casinos in New Mexico and Arizona. The proposed reopening plan...
FARMINGTON — Citing the need to protect 1,180 jobs, the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise is seeking approval from the Navajo Nation Council to reopen its four casinos. The reopening is the focus of a bill going to the council on Nov. 2. According to the legislation, the gaming enterprise seeks to reopen casinos at 50% capacity and...
Navajo Nation tribal members are encouraged to submit input on whether or not to reopen Navajo casinos. Legislation No. 0262-20 seeks the support and approval of reopening full operations of Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise facilities at a minimum 50-percent capacity, and permitting the Navajo Blue Travel Plaza to operate at full capacity. The legislation is...
November Reopening Would Allow Navajo Gaming to Stabilize 900+ Navajo Families Negatively Affected by Closures Last March Flagstaff, Ariz. – Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprises’ (Navajo Gaming) properties in Arizona and New Mexico are abundantly prepared to safely reopen and have requested that opportunity in November from Navajo leadership. Gaming Board of Directors and Executive Team...
Navajo Nation Gaming’s Board of Directors has decided to keep all casino facilities closed until July 27th in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision comes after the extension of the executive order by President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer that will keep government buildings closed as well until July 27th. Navajo Gaming...
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Navajo Gaming prepares to reopen all four of its properties by mid-June. Reopening procedures will include deep cleaning and sanitization of each property, these include Twin Arrows Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Arizona; Fire Rock Casino in Church Rock, New Mexico; Northern Edge Casino in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico and Flowing Water in...
