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November 18, 2008

IGNACIO, CO - The new Sky Ute Casino Resort and Conference Center opened today. Its official grand opening will be on the weekend of Nov. 28-30 and feature entertainment, fireworks, free prizes, and gaming promotions. "Our opening will rival what they offer in Las Vegas," said Ben Fernandez, director of marketing for the casino and resort.

CASINO
The Sky Ute Casino is located 23 miles southeast of Durango on Hwy 172 which is about 45 minutes from Pagosa Springs and one hour from Farmington, New Mexico. It has a 45,000 square-foot gaming floor with 700 slot machines and 12 table games plus a 180-seat bingo hall.

HOTEL
140 hotel rooms plus 6 luxury suites. All rooms feature a wet bar, refrigerator, microwave, LCD television, and Pendleton wool blankets. The wool blankets are a staple of Indian trading culture and will be sold in the hotel's shops. The suites feature 52-inch LCD televisions and a smaller TV in the bathroom and Sleep Number beds.

RESTAURANTS

Aspen Room
Serves a buffet and a menu of a variety of Native American and international cuisines alternating during the week.

Council Table
Fine dining and reservations only. Seats 25 to 30 people and features cuisine prepared tableside.

Rose Coffee Bistro
Serves espresso, bagels, pastries, salads, sandwiches and fruit.

Shining Mountain Café
A 24-hour taqueria featuring Native American food, pizza, burgers and sandwiches.

Rolling Thunder Café
Serves appetizers, lettuce wraps, buffalo wings, and other casual and family fare

BARS
49 Sports Lounge

EVENTS CENTER
A 18,000-square-foot ballroom and event center for conferences, entertainment, and live boxing.

RETAIL
A spa and salon offers two massage rooms, saunas, manicures, and pedicures. The sundry and gift shop is open 24 hours daily.

RV PARK AND MINITURE GOLF
A 24-site RV park with WiFi Internet access, showers, and laundry facilities. There is a nearby 18-hole miniature golf course.

BOWLING
24-lane AMF bowling center.

SHUTTLE BUS
Shuttle service will be available to Durango, La Plata County Airport, Pagosa Springs and Farmington.

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