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Laguna Development Corporation presented a check to the Pueblo of Laguna in the amount of $11,967,145 at the annual LDC Shareholders meeting held at Route 66 Casino Hotel on May 27, 2009. The payment represents the balance due from the cash sharing agreement between LDC and the Pueblo. The record breaking amount, combined with the monthly prepayments totalling $1,500,000, made a total cash sharing distribution to the Pueblo in 2008 of $13,467,145. Read More
Main Street at Route 66 launched a new summer menu, adding to their se lection of over 45 breakfast, lunch and dinner selections. Main Street has always catered to the guest who is looking for a wide-variety of menu selections in a comfortable sit-down environment. Read More
The New Mexico Restaurant Association held it’s annual Hospitality Industry Awards at the Albuquerque Marriot Pyramid, where over 500 industry leaders gathered to honor excellence in the hospitality industry. Read More
The Kids Quest and Cyber Quest franchise has been operating within Route 66 Casino Hotel since the hotel grand opening in 2007, adding a useful and needed amenity for families at Route 66. While the screams and giggles of the children playing within the facility are rarely noticed when you are walking on property, business continues to fourish despite the turn in the economy. Read More
Based on the most recent reports from the New Mexico lodging industry, the Route 66 Hotel remains one of the busiest lodging properties in the entire state. Read More
Laguna Development Corporation is featured in Native American Casino, a national publication, for the development of the Hospitality Internship Program. The Hospitality Internship Program is a partnership with New Mexico State University and offers members of the Pueblo of Laguna, the opportunity to gain experience in the hospitality industry and move into management positions. The program serves as a model for positive advancement programs for Native American owned casino businesses. Read More
Three years ago, Dancing Eagle Casino launched the Annual Music Fest as a fun way to kick off the summer in June. The 2-day event features 16 local bands from Arizona and New Mexico. Read More
Improving property amenities to offer more to our guests is nothing new for Laguna Development Corporation. Even in challenging economic times, LDC is excited to kick off new construction at Dancing Eagle Casino. Read More
It was an unforgettable January for the entire nation with the inauguration of the frst African American President, Barrack Obama. Read More
Janis Delaney, Hotel & Group Sales Manager for Laguna Development Corporation, recently graduated from the Leadership New Mexico – Connect Program, a program launched in 2007 to develop personal leadership skills, while exploring critical issues facing New Mexico. Read More
Laguna Development Corporation launches 2009 with the opening of the new Dairy Queen Grill & Chill. The Grill & Chill replaces Taco Bell and offers an expanded menu including all day menu selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Read More
Route 66 Casino Hotel was recently chosen as a location for shooting footage for a new reality series called Kendra, named after Girls Next Door co-star Kendra Wilkinson. The Girls Next Door followed the lives of three women living a life of luxury in the playboy mansion. Read More
he Food & Beverage team at Laguna Development Corporation is always looking for ways to improve our food & beverage offerings. Whether it is a new menu roll out, developing concepts for new restaurants or changing hours of operation and pricing to better accommodate our guests, the F & B team is always on the move. Read More
The famous 2,800 seat Legends Theater opened over five years ago with the opening of Route 66 Casino Hotel. Legends Theater is the largest of its kind in New Mexico, and it is said that in Legends, every seat is a great seat. Read More
Route 66 Casino Hotel was honored at The Associated General Contractors of America’s 60th Anniversary Celebration as one of 2009’s AGC’s Best Building Winners in the Construction Management-at-Risk category. Read More
The spirit of the open road with the adventure and excitement of the world-famous Route 66 are the foundation of the new “Miss 66” advertising and promotional campaign
launched in April. Read More
Laguna Development Corporation is featured in Native American Casino, a national publication, for the development of the Hospitality Internship Program. The Hospitality Internship Program is a partnership with New Mexico State University and offers members of the Pueblo of Laguna, the opportunity to gain experience in the hospitality industry and move into management positions. The program serves as a model for positive advancement programs for Native American owned casino businesses. Read the full article
Route 66 Casino Hotel and Laguna Development Corporation a featured in the September 19th issue of New Mexico Business Weekly in an article highlighting the impact of the Native American Owned Hotel and Resorts on the Albuquerque convention business. Route 66 Casino Hotel was highlighted with a photo, business offerings and commentary on the success of the hotel. Read the full article
Route 66 Casino Hotel was featured in the September issue of Albuquerque Magazine boasting the timeless appeal of the Route 66 Casino Hotel theme. Read More
In an effort to reach out to a hip, fun and sophisticated market, KXX Nightclub partnered with Albuquerque Magazine to make their Hot Singles Party the place to be on Friday, September 26th. In honor of the most popular issue, Albuquerque Magazine throws the party of all parties to preview the new Hot Singles Issue. Read More
The Laguna-Acoma football team was invited to tour the athletic facilities at University Stadium before the University of New Mexico Lobos took the field against Arizona on September 13th. Read More
Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) helped kick off the 2008 football season with support at the Laguna-Acoma fall pep rally. Read More
Route 66 Casino Hotel hosted the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Connect Business Mixer, an after-hours networking event. Read More
Laguna Development Corporation’s Director of Table Games, Mark Garrett, was featured in the September Issue of Casino Entertainer, a local publication featuring everything casino in New Mexico. The article focused on the grand opening of the new Route 66 Casino Hotel, and the significant growth in table games as a result of the opening. Other reasons Mark cited for success in the Albuquerque market, included unique limits, hand shuffled single and double deck blackjack and the friendliest staff in town. Read the full article
Laguna Development Corporation placed an ad in the New Mexico Business Weekly Tribal Issue featuring a new campaign designed to speak to the business community about the many ways LDC supports the local economy through job creation, community partnerships, sponsorships and development of community programs. View the ad
Just a short time ago in 2000, Jerry Smith and a small staff had big dreams for Laguna Development Corporation. In less than 8 years, Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) has grown to a multi-million dollar enterprise, employing over 1,200 local residents and sustaining the Pueblo of Laguna. Read More
This summer Laguna Development Corporation launched a community campaign intended to reach out to the community of Laguna. The campaign featured Laguna employees of LDC that are setting a positive example in the community, and at work. The message of the campaign speaks to the mission of LDC, and the commitment to seek opportunities that will strengthen the community of Laguna. The ads run in Town Crier, a local Laguna newspaper. View the campaign examples
Thursday, September 18th the marketing staff at Laguna Development Corporation displayed an impressive float at the annual Laguna Parade, held in the Village of Laguna. Laguna Development Corporation has participated in the parade for the past five years, in an expression of support and enthusiasm for the community. Read More
Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) shows community support at the Mesita Village Feast. LDC staff Janis DeLaney, Gabriela Rodriguez and Maria Esquivel set up a booth at the Mesita Feast as part of the ongoing tribal public relations program. Read More
Wednesday, June 4th Laguna Development Corporation held the inaugural Laguna Sports Academy Basketball Banquet at the new Route 66 Casino Hotel. The Basketball banquet was the second awards banquet in the inaugural year of the Laguna Sports Academy. Read More
Less than a month after Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) provided shareholders with a cash sharing check for $7.7 million dollars, LDC stepped forward to help the Laguna Department of Education with a direct contribution of $15,000 to help kick start the development of a new education campus. Read More
Wednesday, June 25th the University of New Mexico was presented with a trophy for capturing the inaugural Rio Grande Rivalry, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel. Read More
Laguna Development Corporation & Route 66 Casino Hotel kicked off the season as the exclusive casino sponsor of Lobo sports with an eye opening display of activities at the September 13th football match up between UNM Lobos and the Arizona Wildcats. Read More
Twice a year Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) reports financial standings to Shareholders at a formal meeting held at Route 66 Casino Hotel. Friday, July 25th, the Board of Directors of LDC presented Shareholders with record breaking financial statements and in a formal ceremony, the Laguna Development Corporation Board of Directors presented the Shareholders with a check for over $7.7 million dollars, a 30% increase over projected cash flow sharing with the Pueblo of Laguna. Read More
Tuesday, May 13th — Laguna Development Corporation held the inaugural Laguna Sports Academy Volleyball Banquet at the new Route 66 Casino Hotel. Read More
Laguna Development Corporation received a Certificate of Appreciation from Laguna Rainbow Corporation for outstanding volunteering efforts for the Nursing facility and/or itle VI Community Elder Program. Laguna Development Corporation has donated two large televisions to the program as well as supported holiday good will programs for the elders. The Title VI Community Elders Program services the senior Laguna community by offering non-medical transportation, meals on wheels, shopping assistance and recreational services.
Graduation ceremonies were held April 4, 2008 at Route 66 Casino Hotel for 15 employees who completed all requirements of the New Mexico State University Hospitality Internship Program. Read More
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