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| | Albuquerque Tribune Online |
 | | Few could have predicted the enormous growth, popularity or controversy surrounding the annual Gathering of Nations Powwow when it began in 1983 in a small gymnasium at the University of Albuquerque on the West Side. |
 | | Mathews, who staged the first powwow while an adviser for the University of Albuquerque's Indian Club, estimates between 150,000 to 175,000 people will come to gathering-related events this year, including concerts, conferences, sports tournaments, an art show and beauty pageant. |
 | | Sam Boughter, director of front office operations for the Albuquerque Hilton, said the hotel's 263 rooms have been sold out all week and that 215 of the rooms were booked for the gathering. |
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