Isleta Pueblo leaders say casino revenue essential for Head Start and other vital services
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) on Wednesday gathered with Isleta Pueblo leaders at the Pueblo’s Head Start center to decry online prediction markets that he said are not only illegal and corrupt, but also deprive Indigenous people of their right to self-determination.
The Isleta Pueblo, which has more than 3,000 enrolled members, relies on its gambling operations to pay the 20% cost-share required to receive federal funds for the Isleta Head Start and Child Care center, according to Isleta Pueblo Gov. Eugene Jiron.
