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Extraction Summary
4
People
8
Organizations
3
Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
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News article / doj record
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Summary
This document is a printout of an Albuquerque Tribune article detailing campaign contributions to Bill Richardson, likely during his run for Governor of New Mexico. It lists significant financial donations from gambling interests, including The Downs (Paul Blanchard), Riviera Gaming, and the Pueblo of Sandia, as well as large sums from the Democratic Governors Association. The text also notes legal issues regarding unpaid rent by The Downs to the State Fair and Richardson's new role as a federal liaison for the DGA.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Bill Richardson | Governor/Candidate |
Recipient of campaign donations; former congressman and cabinet member; serving as 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 | Partner |
Working with Riviera Gaming Management Inc. to get a license in Hobbs.
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Organizations (8)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Albuquerque Tribune |
Source publication.
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| Gaming Control Board |
State regulatory body.
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| The Downs |
Racetrack and casino operator; sued for back rent.
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| New Mexico State Fair |
Landlord for The Downs; suing for back rent.
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| Riviera Gaming Management Inc. |
Las Vegas corporation; major gambling contributor.
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| Pueblo of Sandia |
Contributor; operates state's largest tribal casino.
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| Democratic Governors Association |
Organization; contributed funds to Richardson.
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| Department of Justice |
Agency handling the records request (DOJ-OGR stamp).
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Timeline (2 events)
Unspecified
Negotiations with the White House (upcoming/ongoing).
Washington D.C. (implied)
Bill Richardson
Democratic Governors
Unspecified (Recent to document date)
State sued the Downs on behalf of the State Fair for back rent.
New Mexico
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 Gaming seeks to open a racetrack/casino.
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Relationships (3)
Blanchard's wife, Kandace
Blanchard... was a key player in helping Richardson raise campaign money.
working with partners in New Mexico, including Ken Newton
Key Quotes (3)
"Paul Blanchard, the president of the Downs, was a key player in helping Richardson raise campaign money."Source
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Quote #1
"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 #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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