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4
People
8
Organizations
3
Locations
2
Events
3
Relationships
3
Quotes
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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"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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Albuquerque Tribune Online
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operates a casino that is regulated
by the state Gaming Control Board.
by the state Gaming Control Board.
The Downs also rents the racetrack
and casino facilities from the New
Mexico State Fair. 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.
and casino facilities from the New
Mexico State Fair. 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.
Paul Blanchard, the president of the
Downs, was a key player in helping
Richardson raise campaign money.
He donated $10,000 of his own
money. Blanchard's wife, Kandace,
also donated $10,000.
Downs, was a key player in helping
Richardson raise campaign money.
He donated $10,000 of his own
money. Blanchard's wife, Kandace,
also donated $10,000.
Other major gambling contributors
include Riviera Gaming Management
Inc., a Las Vegas corporation that is
working with partners in New
Mexico, including Ken Newton, to get
a license to open a horse racetrack
and casino in Hobbs. Riviera donated
$50,000 to Richardson's campaign.
include Riviera Gaming Management
Inc., a Las Vegas corporation that is
working with partners in New
Mexico, including Ken Newton, to get
a license to open a horse racetrack
and casino in Hobbs. Riviera donated
$50,000 to Richardson's campaign.
The Pueblo of Sandia contributed
$56,148 in cash and in-kind
donations to Richardson. Sandia
operates the state's largest tribal
casino.
$56,148 in cash and in-kind
donations to Richardson. Sandia
operates the state's largest tribal
casino.
3. Democratic organizations:
$490,751
The Democratic Governors
Association chipped in $427,500 to
help elect Richardson. That amount
was minor compared with the money
the DGA funneled to gubernatorial
candidates in more competitive
races.
$490,751
The Democratic Governors
Association chipped in $427,500 to
help elect Richardson. That amount
was minor compared with the money
the DGA funneled to gubernatorial
candidates in more competitive
races.
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Nevertheless, the association was
counting on Richardson, who was
one of a half-dozen candidates who
helped Democrats take control in
states where Republicans had been
chief executives.
counting on Richardson, who was
one of a half-dozen candidates who
helped Democrats take control in
states where Republicans had been
chief executives.
[x] Print Edition
Now, the DGA is turning to
Richardson to serve as its top
federal liaison. The former
congressman and cabinet member
will speak for Democratic governors
during negotiations with the White
Richardson to serve as its top
federal liaison. The former
congressman and cabinet member
will speak for Democratic governors
during negotiations with the White
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