Posts Tagged ‘tribes’
On the Environment: Valerie Rangel
December 31, 2021 –Valerie Rangel is the author of the 2019 book “Environmental Justice in New Mexico: Counting Coup.” In this essay, she talks about the intersection of existing environmental justice issues in New Mexico with the COVID-19 pandemic and asks New Mexicans and their political leaders to come together in addressing inequity. Guest: Valerie…
Read MoreSports Betting at New Mexico’s Tribal Casinos
January 31, 2020 – With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, New Mexico in Focus turns its attention to sports betting at Native casinos. A 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision opened the door for previously banned commercial sports betting, and a number of New Mexico tribes have opened sports books at their casinos. Correspondent…
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