Laguna Development Corporation
LDC Vision
We are a bold, purpose-led company where empowered people create unforgettable experiences that shape a better future for all.
LDC Mission Statement
Create extraordinary experiences through premier entertainment, quality products, and exceptional service. Powered by innovation and guided by our values, we drive growth that inspires our guests, team members, and communities.
About LDC
Following this mission, Laguna Development Corporation has had a remarkable history of successful business ventures since its inception in 1998, when LDC embarked on a journey towards securing a solid future for the Pueblo of Laguna. Starting out in the retail market, LDC quickly moved to gaming, food and beverage, entertainment and hospitality; mastering each over the course of the next ten years. LDC recruited a team of highly skilled executives from across the country to secure a foundation for the next stages of development. With a solid management team in place, proven financial strength, a stable business environment, entrepreneurial growth strategy and the trust of its shareholder’s, LDC is committed to seeking opportunities to elevate the levels of success already achieved.Laguna Development Corporation is a Pueblo of Laguna owned business pursuing opportunities that improve and strengthen the Laguna community and its economy. Through our high performance culture we provide unparalleled entertainment, extraordinary customer service and quality products. We honor our core values and with an enterprising spirit we foster growth opportunities for the LDC family.
Laguna Development Corporation began managing the Pueblo’s gaming operations with the completion of Dancing Eagle Casino in 2000, shortly after opening the Dancing Eagle Supermarket. Subsequently LDC opened Casino Xpress, a small slot operation located twenty minutes west of downtown Albuquerque. Casino Xpress is part of the Route 66 development, and became the anchor for the current travel center, convenience store, and restaurants that were opened adjacent to the Xpress facility. LDC expanded its gaming operations in 2003 with completion of the Route 66 Casino and has since expanded its existing businesses to accommodate continued growth. Over the years LDC has expanded the retail business adding fuel and conveniences centers along Interstate 40 and on the Pueblo of Laguna.
Today, LDC currently manages and operates:
Route 66 Casino Hotel with 154-room Hotel, Thunder Road Steakhouse & Cantina, Stadium 66 Sports Bar, Casino Snack Bar, award-winning Legends Theater; Casino Xpress; Route 66 Travel Center (Including Dairy Queen Grill & Chill); 66 Pit Stop Gas Station & Convenience Store at Exit 114; Route 66 RV Resort; six Laguna Burger locations: inside the Route 66 Casino Hotel, inside the 66 Pit Stop on Interstate 40, Exits 114 and 140, Rio Rancho in Latitudes and in Albuquerque at Brick Light on Havard Street and on 12th Street; Dancing Eagle Casino with The Great American Diner Restaurant, Cafe 108; Dancing Eagle Travel Center (Including Dairy Queen Grill & Chill); Dancing Eagle RV Park; The Marketplace @ Dancing Eagle grocery store and Ace Hardware; and Paguate Mart.
Revenue allows the Pueblo to provide essential governmental services to its members, including:
- Community wellness services
- Natural and environmental resource protection
- Public works
- Public safety
- Judicial services
- Utility services
- Education
- Elderly care
- General governance services
Revenue sharing payments are also made to the six Laguna villages: Paguate, Encinal, Mesita, Seama, Paraje, and Laguna.
In addition, LDC provides other valuable resources to the community:
- Charitable contributions
- Educational scholarships
- Senior discounts
- In-kind services
Unlike privately owned businesses, LDC’s income doesn’t go to an individual owner, but rather its income is dedicated to the well-being of the Pueblo of Laguna.
LDC Core Values
The LDC core values below are integrated into every aspect of the LDC work life and are lived by all.
• Friendliness — We will offer assistance and a friendly environment to customers by extending a verbal greeting. We will say “thank you” often and be kind to every customer and associate that we encounter. We are customer-focused.
• Cleanliness — We will provide an environment to our customer that is of the highest standard of cleanliness to ensure the health, safety and comfort of the customer and associates.
• Dependability — We keep promises and honor commitments. Our commitment is to meet customer expectations through excellent service and ensure the availability of quality products. To our co-workers, we do what we say we are going to do.
• High Integrity — We believe in treating all individuals and all business matters with respect, integrity, and honesty. This trust is demonstrated in all we do and say. We will maintain a caring and helpful attitude.
• Wisdom — We honor experiences and lessons learned and continuously seek new knowledge, skill, and abilities that improve our lives, our business, our communities and our environment.