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Extraction Summary
4
People
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Organizations
3
Locations
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Events
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Relationships
3
Quotes
Document Information
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News article / web printout
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Summary
This document is a printout of an Albuquerque Tribune article (likely from Dec 2002) detailing campaign contributions to Bill Richardson, specifically from gambling and casino interests. It lists significant donations from The Downs (Paul Blanchard), Riviera Gaming Management, and the Pueblo of Sandia, as well as large funding from the Democratic Governors Association. The document also notes legal issues regarding back rent owed by The Downs to the New Mexico State Fair.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Bill Richardson | Governor/Candidate |
Recipient of campaign donations; former congressman and cabinet member; federal liaison for DGA.
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| Paul Blanchard | President of the Downs |
Key player in helping Richardson raise money; donated $10,000.
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| Kandace Blanchard | Donor |
Wife of Paul Blanchard; donated $10,000.
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| Ken Newton | Business Partner |
Partnering with Riviera Gaming Management Inc. to get a license in Hobbs.
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Organizations (7)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Albuquerque Tribune Online |
Source of the article.
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| Gaming Control Board |
State board regulating casinos.
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| The Downs |
Racetrack and casino operator; sued for back rent.
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| New Mexico State Fair |
Rents facilities to The Downs; sued for back rent.
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| Riviera Gaming Management Inc. |
Las Vegas corporation; major gambling contributor ($50,000).
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| Pueblo of Sandia |
Contributed $56,148; operates state's largest tribal casino.
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| Democratic Governors Association (DGA) |
Donated $427,500 to Richardson; appointed Richardson as federal liaison.
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Timeline (2 events)
Unknown
Lawsuit filed by the State against The Downs for back rent.
New Mexico
Unknown
Negotiations with the White House (pending/ongoing).
Washington D.C. (Implied)
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
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State where events are taking place.
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Location of Riviera Gaming Management Inc.
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Location where Riviera/Newton seek to open a racetrack/casino.
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Relationships (4)
Blanchard's wife, Kandace
key player in helping Richardson raise campaign money
working with partners in New Mexico, including Ken Newton
turning to Richardson to serve as its top federal liaison
Key Quotes (3)
"The state recently sued the Downs on behalf of the State Fair for more than $100,000 in back rent that has not been paid."Source
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Quote #1
"Paul Blanchard... was a key player in helping Richardson raise campaign money."Source
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Quote #2
"Now, the DGA is turning to Richardson to serve as its top federal liaison."Source
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Quote #3
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