Wild Horse Casino (Jicarilla Apache Nation)

Coordinates: 36°56′7.1″N 106°59′12.9″W / 36.935306°N 106.986917°W / 36.935306; -106.986917
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Wild Horse Casino
Location Dulce, New Mexico
No. of rooms41
Casino typeLand-based
OwnerApache Nugget Corporation (Jicarilla Apache Nation)
Coordinates36°56′7.1″N 106°59′12.9″W / 36.935306°N 106.986917°W / 36.935306; -106.986917
Websitehttps://wildhorsecasinoandhotel.com

The Wild Horse Casino is located in the town of Dulce, New Mexico, at the junction of Highway 64 and Hawks Drive. The casino is operated by the Apache Nugget Corporation (ANC) which oversees all gaming activity for the Jicarilla Apache Nation. ANC is a for-profit Federally Chartered Section 17 Corporation owned by the Jicarilla Apache Nation.[1] It is located in Dulce, New Mexico, the headquarters for the Nation. ANC has been in existence since 2003.

History[edit]

The Wild Horse Casino re-opened on February 5, 2007, after a complete renovation and expansion.

The casino remains one of the main economic drivers of the area, which closes at night.[2] It closed in March 2020 for a time in response to coronavirus.[3]

Features and facilities[edit]

The Wild Horse Casino has approximately 184 slot machines, 1 Roulette Table, 2 Blackjack Tables, and a Poker Room. In addition, it offers a restaurant, gift/smoke shop, and a player's club.

It has a 41-room hotel.[4]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Wild Horse Casino & Hotel Owner".
  2. ^ Chacon, Daniel J. (May 7, 2016). "Move over, Roswell. Dulce is home to true UFO believers". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "All tribal casinos in New Mexico have closed in an effort to halt virus spread". KVIA. March 19, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. ^ "Wild Horse Casino and Hotel".

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