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Indian Casino Lobby Questions Lawmakers

ALBUQUERQUE -- The New Mexico Indian Gaming Association wants to know who its allies and opponents are among candidates for the state Legislature.

The association is sending out its first-ever legislative candidate questionnaire, along with a fact sheet outlining some of the tribes' positions.

The packet tells candidates they could receive tribal money if they're endorsed by the group, which represents 12 of the state's 13 casino-operating tribes. And the candidates are reminded of the thousands of voters the group represents.

"We're only out here trying to protect our investments ... and candidates need to be made aware of that," Charlie Dorame, acting chair of the Indian Gaming Association, said. "It's the first time we've done this. I'm going to go ahead and say it probably won't be the last time."

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