Indian Voices • November 2009
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T
he Moapa Band of Paiute Indians resides on the
Moapa River Reservation. We are a recognized
Indian tribe organized under a Constitution
approved by the Secretary of the Interior on April 17,
1942.
The tribal lands origi-
Moapa Paiute Travel
nally set aside in 1874
Plaza, which includes a
consisted of two million
casino, convenience store,
acres, but in 1876 it was reduced to a
cafe, gas station, and firework store
thousand acres. In December 1980, under
the Carter Administration, an additional
with the largest and most compre-
70,000 acres were provided. The current
hensive selection of fireworks in the
total land base is 71,954 acres. West.
Come visit the Moapa Paiute
The tribe’s primary business enterprise
centers on the Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza,
Travel Plaza, exit 75 on Interstate 15, just 30 miles north of the
which includes a casino, convenience
Las Vegas Valley.
store, cafe, gas station, and firework store The Moapa Reservation is located about eight miles west of
with the largest and most comprehensive
Glendale, junction of State Route 168 and I-15, near the Valley of
selection of fireworks in the West.
Fire State Park.
Tribal Council governs the tribe.
The Land Moapa Band of Paiutes Business Office:
1 Lincoln St
Moapa Valley is the prehistoric flood
P.O. Box 340
plain of the Muddy River, which flows
through the valley and drains into Lake
Moapa, NV 89025
Mead. The region surrounding the reservation is famous for its sand-
Hours: (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
stone rock formations. Nearby Valley of Fire is a sacred area.
(702) 865-2787
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