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Sandia Resort and Casino, Multiple Winner…again!

Sandia Resort and Casino proudly closed-out 2019 by once again receiving numerous awards in the; Albuquerque, The Magazine’s 2019 Best of the City Awards.

First Place Honors included:

Best Buffet • Slot Machines • Golf Course • Customer Service • Poker â€¢ Casino • Variety of Table Games • Rewards Program â€¢ Entertainment Venue • Nightclub

Commitment for delivering extraordinary service begins at the top with the Pueblo of Sandia’s Honorable Tribal Leadership and ownership. They set the standards and continue to make investments to stay in front and on top. That is also evident in the hundreds of team members who daily live by the same type of commitment in delivering unmatched, extraordinary guest service.

Thank you to all and especially our guests who continue to support Sandia Resort and Casino.


2020 Awards

2019 Awards

2018 Awards

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Memorandum

All Media Outlets FROM: Governor Stuart Paisano DATE: March 17, 2020 SUBJECT: Press Release Pueblo of Sandia, New Mexico, (March 17, 2020), The Pueblo of Sandia Tribal Council today announced that the Sandia Resort & Casino will temporarily close, until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure will be in place effective, Tuesday, […]

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Canceled concert due to COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2020 We care for the health and well-being of our valued customers Albuquerque, NM, March 12, 2020– Due to the COVID-19 in the US and now in New Mexico, we have decided to cancel our upcoming 3rd Annual Blarney Bash featuring Queensryche and Vixen.  All sales will be refunded exactly how […]

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Sandia Resort & Casino Announces Expansion Plans

August 5, 2019— Set against the majestic views of the Sandia Mountains and long renowned as Albuquerque’s leading gaming and resort destination, Sandia Resort & Casino has announced plans to dramatically expand its dining and next-generation gaming and entertainment experiences for its guests.

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Albuquerque the Magazine has named The Sandia Resort and Casino multiple 2017 Best of the City Awards.

December 1, 2017, Albuquerque – Albuquerque the Magazine has named The Sandia Resort and Casino multiple 2017 Best of the City Awards. These honors are awarded to local businesses based on votes from community members in Albuquerque.

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AAA Has Awarded Sandia Resort & Casino Its Fifth Consecutive Fifth Four DIAMOND AWARD

November 17, 2017 – Sandia Resort & Casino is humbled to receive its fifth consecutive AAA Four Diamond Award.  Continuing a more than 80-year tradition, AAA’s professionally trained inspectors use published guidelines to conduct unannounced hotel and restaurant evaluations, assigning Approved establishments a rating of One to Five AAA Diamonds

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