FARMINGTON, NM – The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise is celebrating the 13-year anniversary of its third Navajo casino, Northern Edge Navajo Casino in the Upper Fruitland Chapter, near Farmington, NM.
“We are proud that travelers to the Four Corners area continue to seek out our fine gaming and hospitality options at Northern Edge Casino,” said John James, CEO of Navajo Gaming. “We are grateful for support from the Farmington community, Upper Fruitland Chapter, the Navajo Nation President and his administration, the Navajo Nation Speaker, Navajo Nation Council and its committees, and talented Northern Edge employees that have made the past 13 years so successful and allowed us to create hundreds of Navajo jobs, provide valuable job training, and distribute millions of dollars in revenue to the Nation.”
Northern Edge Navajo Casino is celebrating throughout the month with cash and prize giveaways for guests and community members that have supported it the past 13 years. In addition, on January 16 from noon until 8:00 p.m. guests can enjoy a 13th anniversary Spin and Win where players can earn 130 points to play kiosk games to win up to $1,300 cash or up to $300 in free play.
Northern Edge Navajo Casino opened on January 16, 2012 and is nestled in the Four Corners area between Mount Blanca, Mount Taylor, Mount Hesperus and the San Francisco Peaks. It features multiple dining options including the recently refurbished Cedar Bow Restaurant, as well as slots, table games, a poker room and live entertainment every weekend. Its award-winning architecture and art incorporate traditional Navajo symbolism and design while appealing to the modern traveler.
Navajo Gaming is a Navajo Nation wholly owned business entity created by the Navajo Nation in September 2006 to develop and operate Navajo casinos in New Mexico and Arizona. Employing more than 1,200 employees, NNGE operates four casinos and a travel plaza in New Mexico and Arizona, opening its first property, the Fire Rock Navajo Casino near Gallup, NM, in November 2008. Within five years, additional properties were added, including the Flowing Water Navajo Casino (October 2010); Northern Edge Navajo Casino (January 2012); Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort (May 2013); and the Navajo Blue Travel Plaza (September 2020).