BUFFALO THUNDER OFFERS EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, May 2, 2011

BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT & CASINO OFFERS EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
Great Entertainment, Restaurants, Concerts, Casino, Golf and Spa

SANTA FE, NM - Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino is northern New Mexico's top venue for entertainment and special events, now through the end of 2011. Among the resort's upcoming offerings are a special Mother's Day buffet at the Painted Parrot Buffet; a charity golf invitational, hosted by the Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club; a party to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Turquoise Trail Bar and Grille; and a variety of great national and local entertainment acts, including Styx, Jay Leno, Ron White and Sabor Canela.

"When you want to hear great music or celebrate a special event with your family, Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino is the place," says Kimberly Gonzales, Director of Marketing. "The entertainment is always fun, with fabulous national acts and the best local country, hip hop, reggae, dance and club music in our various entertainment venues around the property. We invite everyone to experience what Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino has to offer, including the chance to win a car in May and our Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys and Girls Club charity golf tournament in June."

King of the Cage is headed back to Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino with the "Fight to Live" event, Saturday, May 14, at 7 p.m. "This event is the fourth cage fight at Buffalo Thunder and features New Mexico champion Tim Means. He will be fighting Mixed Martial Arts extraordinaire Chris Leyva. Means will put his King of the Cage Junior Welterweight World Title on the line in what should be an exciting five-round battle between two cage veterans. The finals of the Young Guns 135lbs Grand Prix Tournament will also take place the same night. There will be a weigh-in for the fighters at the Blue Tower Lounge on Friday, May 13, which the public is welcome to attend.

Classic rock band Styx takes to the Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino stage on Friday, May 20, at 8 p.m. Best known for the hit songs "Lady," "Come Sail Away," "Babe," "The Best of Times," "Too Much Time On My Hands," and "Mr. Roboto," the band features Tommy Shaw, Lawrence Gowan, James "JY" Young, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips. Styx is busy touring and has played at two Super Bowls, and tour with Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon and Bad Company. In fact, the band has performed more live since 1999 than all of the previous years of its career combined.

$100,000 NISSAN EXTRAVAGANZA
Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino will be giving away three Nissans in May! Players are invited to try their luck at win a new car, Saturday, May 7 through Sunday, May 29. Five winners will win $50 FlashCash every hour between 2 and 8 p.m. Drawings to win the Nissan Sentras are set for May 27, 28 and 29 at 8:30 p.m. Special thanks to Garcia Nissan of Santa Fe.

BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT & CASINO DINING
PAINTED PARROT BUFFET
Weekly Meal Deals
Mondays $7.77 buffet with Player's Club card.
Tuesdays 2-for-1 buffet with Player's Club card.

Mother's Day Buffet - Sunday, May 8
Painted Parrot Buffet invites you to treat Mom to a fabulous brunch on Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8. Our extravagant Mother's Day Buffet includes carving stations, waffles, eggs, salads, pastries and more. The 350-seat Painted Parrot Buffet is easily accessible on the lobby level. Treat Mom to the best at this sumptuous buffet at the Painted Parrot.
Hours: 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Cost: $21.95; Info: 505-455-5555 x 2060

TURQUOISE TRAIL
Cinco de Mayo Party, Thursday, May 5
$2 Tecates, $3 Margaritas, $3 Tequila Shots, $5 Taco Buffet
This Cinco de Mayo, celebrate Mexican heritage and pride in the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, with sabroso Mexican drink and food specials at the Turquoise Trail.
Hours: 4 p.m. Festivities start at 8 p.m. with live entertainment from Cuarenta y Cinco.

Dinner for Two - $20
Enjoy a three-course meal at Turquoise Trail Bar & Grille for only $20. Diners may select soup or salad, an appetizer or dessert and choose between two entrées of the day. Turquoise Trail serves Classic American cuisine sparked by the flavors of New Mexico and offers a variety of entertainment. With its flat screen TVs and a vibrant Route 66 décor, this restaurant is an ideal spot to catch a game or grab a drink.
Cost: $20

RED SAGE RESTAURANT
With its striking design, bold, sophisticated flavors and pioneering spirit, this is one restaurant that embodies the best of the American West, drawing on Native American, European and Latin American ingredients and influences to create a modern cuisine that is a symphonic homage to the West's many cultural traditions. At Buffalo Thunder, Red Sage diners experience the essence, flavors and ingenuity of the original Washington D.C. restaurant, while also celebrating the culinary eccentricities, regional delicacies and spirit of northern New Mexico.

Red Sage's new menu includes starters such as house-cured organic salmon and tortilla soup. Entrées include cast iron-seared organic salmon with Morita spiced summer tomato sauce, bitter greens and slow-roasted golden beets; oven-roasted Alaskan halibut with sautéed shrimp, chorizo, corn, peppers and mushrooms with fresh tomatillo salsa; the delectable vegetarian dish dubbed Pueblo Garden; green chile pork enchiladas with jalapeño bacon beans, yellow rice, house-made crema, pico de gallo and avocado purée; and savory grilled beef tenderloin.
Reservations: 505-819-2056.
Hours: Breakfast 7-11 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner 5 p.m.- close.
Red Sage is located on the lobby level of Buffalo Thunder Resort.

HOTEL STAY SPECIAL
Sign up for a Player's Club card and receive $59 hotel rates at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino. Guests must be 21 years or older and be or become a Player's Club member. Offer is based on availability; blackout dates apply.

GOLF
TOWA GOLF CLUB
Set among 587 acres of pristine high desert at Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino,Towa Golf Club is considered one of northern New Mexico's premier golfing venues, with three 9-hole courses co-designed by Hale Irwin and Bill Phillips and the only island green in the state. Towa offers first-class service and amenities, including a clubhouse with pro shop, restaurant and bar, deluxe meeting facilities, as well as putting area and driving range.
Rates for Towa Golf Club members: $49, including green fee, cart fee and driving range.
Reserve a tee time: 505-455-9000, 877-465-3489, www.towagolf.com

1ST ANNUAL 2011 PUEBLO OF POJOAQUE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GOLF INVITATIONAL
Thursday, June 23, 2011
This fun tournament benefits the Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys and Girls Club, which works to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
First place team wins a trophy and a $400 Buffalo Thunder Gift Card
Register by May 23! Contact Brian MacArthur at 505-455-4246 for more information.

Enjoy great food and the best views at Towa Bar & Grill - now open for breakfast and lunch. For more information, please visit www.buffalothunderresort.com.

WO´ P´IN SPA
Nestled on two levels of the spectacular Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, Wo´ P´in (meaning "medicine mountain") features a full menu of luxurious skin and body treatments, plus complete salon services and more. There are 11 uniquely decorated therapy rooms, including one reserved for special Vichy treatments and an intimate "couple's paradise" room. The spa also features a beautiful indoor pool, hot tub and state-of-the-art fitness center. Seasonal and locals' discounts are offered.
Reservations: 505-819-2140, 877-455-7775

BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT & CASINO ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
TEWA BALLROOM
Saturday, May 14, 7 p.m. King of the Cage
Friday, May 20, 8 p.m.   Styx
Saturday, June 4 (two shows) Jay Leno
Thursday, June 30 (two shows) Ron White
Saturday, July 23    John Kay & Steppenwolf
Saturday, August 13   Three Dog Night
Saturday, September 10 King of the Cage
Friday, Sept. 23 -Sunday, Sept. 25 Santa Fe Concorso
Tickets: Buffalo Thunder Casino Box Office, www.tickets.com, 800-905-3315.

CLUB WAREHOUSE
Fridays, May 6, 27 DJ Flo Fader
Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 DJ Automatic
Fridays, May 13, 20 DJ Justin Case
Hours: 9 p.m. to close. To reserve VIP seating, call 505-819-2234.
BLUE TOWER LOUNGE
Tuesdays       DJ John, Karaoke
Wednesdays      DJ Breakaway, Top 40/Dance
Thursdays       DJ Quico, Latin
Friday and Saturday, May 6 & 7    Rapid Fire, Variety
Friday and Saturday, May 13 & 14   Fat City, Dance
Friday and Saturday, May 20 & 21    CalQl8rz, 80s
Friday and Saturday, May 27 & 28    Sabor Canela, Latin
Hours: 9 p.m. to close.

CASINO
CHALLENGE THE BIRD
May 1-6, 1- 9 p.m. Players have six days left in May to play tic-tac-toe with a live chicken and win $50 FlashCash. Players earn 30 points to play the epic match of man vs. chicken. The object of the game is still the same: the first player to get three marks in a row wins.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BUFFALO THUNDER'S JACKPOT WINNERS
Christine H. Won $3,027 at Quick Hit Stars of the Bars
Donna S. Won $5,064 at Red Hot Jackpots
Katherine T. Won $3,000 at Horse Warrior
Richard R. Won $5,066 Red Hot Jackpots
CONGRATULATIONS ARE ALSO IN ORDER FOR "WE BEAT THE CHICKEN" TIC-TAC-TOE WINNERS
Eliseo T.
Joyce V.
Karen R.
Phillip T.

BLACKJACK TOURNAMENTS
$3,500 Blackjack tournaments are held on Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

POKER TOURNAMENTS
Tuesdays: Begins at 6:30 p.m., with 15-minute rounds; $30 plus $5 entry fee, and $5 add-on.
Fridays: Begins at 6:30 p.m., with 15-minute rounds; $50 plus $5 entry fee, and $5 add-on.
Sundays: Begins at 5 p.m., with 20-minute rounds; $100 plus $10 entry fee, and $5 add-on.

Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, located just 15 minutes north of historic Santa Fe, NM, is one of the premier destination resorts in the Southwest. The resort opened almost three years ago, in August 2008 and is owned and operated by the Pueblo of Pojoaque. This majestic facility truly has it all-delectable cuisine, a luxury spa, a spacious, action-filled casino, plus a world-class golf course. Dine at Red Sage Restaurant or one of four other eateries and enjoy music in the Blue Tower Lounge, Club Warehouse and the Tewa Ballroom. The full-service spa features an indoor pool and fitness facility, while the resort's state-of-the-art casino offers a true Las Vegas-style gaming experience. The property is pet-friendly! Directions: US 84/285 north to Exit 177. Turn right onto Buffalo Thunder Rd and follow the directional signs. 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail (15 miles north of Plaza), 505-455-5555, www.buffalothunderresort.com

For more information about Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino and all it has to offer, friend us on Facebook, visit www.buffalothunderresort.com, or call 877-THUNDER.

Contact:
Jennifer Marshall
505-231-1776
jennifer@jmarshallplan.com
www.jmarshallplan.com