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Sandia Unveils its New Expansion

Discover New Mexico’s all-new, secluded paradise, Sandia Resort & Casino. Opened December 1, guests are pampered with Southwest hospitality from the luxury hotel and worldclass dining to a challenging round on the championship golf course or relaxing poolside, there is truly something for everyone.

“While in the planning stages and throughout construction our guests’ needs and wants remained top of mind,” said Stuwart Paisano, Governor of the Pueblo of Sandia. “We wanted to provide luxurious amenities for our guests to enjoy and we have done just that. From an enhanced gaming experience, diverse restaurants, great entertainment, a fullservice spa and a world-class golf course, guests will find a memorable escape at the new Sandia Resort & Casino.”

Construction on the resort began in April of 2004. The expansion added 434,284 square feet to the already existing 70,000-square-foot casino. Originally built in 2001 the casino will celebrate its fifth anniversary this May.

Sandia Hotel

Sheltered by the magnificent Sandia Mountains, the hotel offers guests 228 spacious guest rooms and suites. With luxury designated as a top priority, each guest room is richly accentuated with Southwest flavor, featuring wood engraved bathroom vanities and intricate ceramic tiled entry ways to plush furniture and cozy beds. Rooms are equipped with 32-inch flat screen televisions, lavish bathrooms with separate bath tubs and walk-in showers. Oversized picture windows treat guests to breathtaking views of the panoramic Sandia Mountains, the greater Albuquerque area and the Rio Grande River Valley.

Meeting & Convention Space

A spacious grand ballroom boasts more than 27,000 square feet (divisible into four smaller rooms). Six breakout rooms add 5,700 square feet of additional space and 15,000 square feet of pre-function area. The ballroom features a full, theater- style stage with the latest in light and sound technologies.

Each room includes high-speed Internet access offering both wired and wire www.

When Hunger Calls…

Sandia Resort and Casino’s wide variety of restaurant options will temp taste buds and make mouths water. The expertise of Executive Chef Salim Khoury assures all dishes exceed guests’ expectations. Guests can chose from dining at the Bien Shur Restaurant, offering unique Southwest cuisine, to dining alfresco at the Bien Shur Lounge located on the seventh floor of the hotel. A swanky steakhouse, the convenient P’a Shur deli or the Thur Shan Buffet are other options to satisfy guests’ hunger.

A Spa-tacular Experience The12,000-square-foot, full service Green Reed Spa will offer ten treatment rooms including a couple’s room, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a full service hair and nail salon.

Sandia Golf Club The 18-hole, Scott Miller designed golf course stretches 4,900 yards from the front tees to more than 7,700 yards from the back. The high desert, rugged landscape features 48 strategically placed bunkers that will challenge golfers of all levels. Golfers can perfect their swings at the full-size driving range or at the 10,000-square-foot putting and chipping practice green and bunker.

Make a Splash

After a long day of meetings or a round of golf, relax and soak in some rays by the heated outdoor pool or whirlpool with a drink from the full service bar.

Sandia Casino

Discover why more than 250,000 people visit the Sandia Casino each month. The 70,000-square-foot, Las Vegas style casino offers New Mexico’s largest poker room with 15 tables, featuring Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha and Seven Card Stud. Take your chances with Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Let it Ride or Caribbean Stud. Thecasino also features 1,700 slot machines and high-limit table games.

Sandia Resort & Casino is owned and operated by the Sandia Native American Tribe. The Sandia reservation covers 22,877 acres on the west side of the breathtaking Sandia Mountains. The resort is less than 10 miles from the Albuquerque International Airport. Minutes from Historic Old Town and downtown Albuquerque, it’s conveniently located off of Interstate 25, near Balloon Fiesta Park. For more information visit www.sandiaresortandcasino.com.

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