http://www.campo-nsn.gov/images/camponewsicon.png http://www.campo-nsn.gov 80 80 The Official News of the Campo Kumeyaay Nation http://www.campo-nsn.gov The Campo General Council voted to rescind applicable lease agreements in order to terminate the Campo Sanitary Landfill Project. The vote occurred at a special General Council meeting resulting from a petition signed by the required number of tribal members. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_05-28-2010.html hhttp://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_05-28-2010.html Fri, 28 Mar 2010 09:00:00 PDT We’ve lost count – is this the fourth effort since the 1980s by the Campo Indian band to build a landfill on its East County reservation? http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_03-14-2010.html hhttp://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_03-14-2010.html Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:04:00 PDT The Campo Indian band is reviving a plan to build a huge landfill on its East County reservation near the Mexican border. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_02-27-2010.html hhttp://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_02-27-2010.html Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PDT Release of the Campo Landfill Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_02-26-2010.html hhttp://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_02-26-2010.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 1:00:00 PDT New Campo Regional Landfill Resource Page http://www.campo-nsn.gov/campolandfill.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/campolandfill.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PDT Overnight on December 7, 2009, a severe lightning storm struck the Campo reservation, damaging at least two wind turbines on site. One turbine’s blade was split and a second turbine lost a portion of a blade. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_12-08-2009.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_12-08-2009.html Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PDT Campo Kumeyaay Nation Chairwoman, Monique La Chappa, was one of 12 women awarded for business excellence by the California Public Utilities Commission's Supplier Diversity Program at the "Celebrating Diverse Women in Business Excellence" reception on Friday, December 4th http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_12-04-2009.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_12-04-2009.html Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PDT Campo Kumeyaay Nation Chairwoman, Monique LaChappa, brought the voice of the Campo people to Washington last week in an effort to shape policy on clean energy and the future of Indian Country. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_11-09-2009.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_11-09-2009.html Wed, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PDT Chairman H. Paul Cuero, Jr. announces the Campo Kumeyaay Nation new standard: The Climate Registry's General Reporting Protocol; a comprehensive guideline outlining how greenhouse gas emissions will be reported by organizations participating in The Climate Registry program. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_04-07-2008.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_04-07-2008.html Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT As you’re aware, the Campo tribal government has weighed in twice on the proposed Sunrise Powerlink. In our first correspondence with the PUC we expressed a willingness to listen and review the details of the project in the EIR process. [...]After reviewing the document, we have made some decisions regarding the proposed route through the Campo Indian Reservation, as well as some general comments regarding the document. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_02-26-2008.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_02-26-2008.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PDT After an extensive national search, Muht Hei, Inc., a tribal corporation chartered and wholly owned by the Campo Tribe, has hired Mr. Robert Mudd as the new General Manager for the Golden Acorn Casino. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_02-22-2008.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_02-22-2008.html Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PDT This Notice advises the public that a Draft EE analyzing the potential off-Reservation effects of a proposal by the Campo Band to expand the existing Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center with 17,800 square feet of additional gamin and non-gaming casino area, construction of a 3-story 150-room hotel, 900-space parking structure, RV Park, up to two wind turbines, and improvements to the water and wastewater systems, is available for public review. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_07-25-07.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press.html Thu, 25 July 2007 12:00:00 PDT On behalf of the Campo Kumeyaay Nation, Chairman Cuero asked me to respond to your inquiries from your last letter, dated July 4, 2007, which was received in our tribal office by facsimile. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_07-19-07.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press.html Thu, 19 July 2007 12:00:00 PDT When dealing with global climate change [...] Locating a landfill on Campo Indian Reservation does not result in “...more greenhouse gas emissions.” http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_07-18-07.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press.html Thu, 18 July 2007 12:00:00 PDT The 9th Annual Star Gathering hosted by the Campo Kumeyaay Nation takes place on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Activities commence at 11:00AM. Over $25,000 in cash prizes to be awarded! http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/Campo_Star_Gathering_2007.pdf http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press.html Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PDT Armando Lopez, a twenty-three year old member of the Campo Kumeyaay Nation, is set to be sentenced tomorrow on a serious felony case that was tried in September of last year. Mr. Lopez’s counsel seeks to address the systematic discrimination which has been occurring in San Diego County. A hearing is expected to begin at approximately 1:30PM at the San Diego Superior Court, East County Regional Center, Department 6. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_06-07-07.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_06-07-07.html Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PDT The Campo Kumeyaay Nation is proud to join with thirty states as charter members of The Climate Registry. “Participating in The Climate Registry is a critical step forward in the Campo Band’s efforts to address climate change,” stated Chairman H. Paul Cuero, Jr. “We can only manage what we can effectively measure. Getting accurate data on GHG emissions is a vital step towards addressing the impacts of climate change on our reservation. It also makes sense for states to share resources and synchronize our programs.” http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_05-08-07.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_05-08-07.html Tue, 08 May 2007 12:00:00 PDT On December 13, 2006, the Campo Kumeyaay Nation awarded the Mountain Empire Unified School District a contribution of nearly $30,000 which will be used for improvements in the athletic field and to create a district wide attendance incentive program for students in the Mountain Empire unified school district. The checks were presented by tribal Councilman Michael Connolly and Councilman Christopher Thornton on behalf of the Campo Kumeyaay Nation. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_12-15-06.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_12-15-06.html Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 PDT The Campo Kumeyaay Nation and the Campo/Lake Morena Business Association will provide the Tribal and surrounding communities the opportunity to meet and question candidates running for elective offices that represent the Mountain Empire region. Candidates from the federal, state, local, unified school district and community planning groups will be present to answer voter’s questions before Election Day on November 7, 2006. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_10-12-06.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_10-12-06.html Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT On November 7, 2006, we have the opportunity to convert our Sponsor Group into an elected Planning Board. This Boulevard Planning Board area includes most of the main portion of the Campo Indian Reservation. Please join me and Supervisor Dianne Jacob in supporting the creation of this elected body. http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_10-10-06.html http://www.campo-nsn.gov/press/campo_news_10-10-06.html Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT