SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A northern New Mexico tribe is accusing state gaming officials of holding a closed-door meeting to plot out ways to stop its casino operations.

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the Pojoaque Pueblo complained to the state Attorney General’s Office late last week, accusing the state Gaming Control Board of illegally holding a closed door meeting on their gaming activities.

Pueblo officials say the July 15 meeting violates the Open Meetings Act.

They are accusing board members of discussing retaliation tactics against any entities doing business with them.

Board acting executive director Donovan Lieurance said denied the allegations Friday.

Pojoaque has filed a lawsuit in federal court, asking that state gambling regulators be prohibited from taking any action against licensed vendors who do business with the tribe.

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Information from: The Santa Fe New Mexican, http://www.sfnewmexican.com