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Pojoaque Pueblo's Gambling Compact With State To Expire

There's uncertainty swirling around Pojoaque Pueblo's casino operations since the tribe's gambling compact with the state expires at midnight.

Tribes must have compacts in place if they want to operate casinos. Four tribes have signed new agreements with Gov. Susana Martinez's administration, but Pojoaque remains embroiled in a dispute with the state in federal court.

The phones went unanswered Tuesday afternoon at the pueblo.

U.S. Attorney Damon Martinez issued a statement late Tuesday afternoon, saying he believes it's in the public's interest to maintain the status quo while the case is pending before the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

He says he will not to bring an enforcement action against Pojoaque while the case is pending so long as the pueblo continues to operate under the terms of the expiring compact.

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