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The La Posta Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the La Posta Reservation is a federally recognized tribe of Kumeyaay Indians, who are sometimes known as Mission Indians.
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Reservation
The La Posta Reservation (32°44′04″N 116°23′28″W) is a federal Indian reservation located within the southern Laguna Mountains west of Boulevard, in eastern San Diego County, California. It is less than 10 miles (16 km) north of the US-Mexico Border. The reservation is 3,556 acres (14.39 km2) large with a population of approximately 18. The reservation borders the Cleveland National Forest and is accessed only by one unpaved road that is usually fenced off to prevent trespassers.
It was established in 1893. In 1973, none of the 4 enrolled members lived on the reservation.
Government
The La Posta Band is headquartered in Boulevard. They are governed by a democratically elected tribal council. Gwendolyn Parada is their current tribal chairperson.
Economic development
The tribe owned and operated the La Posta Casino and Marie's Restaurant in Boulevard which closed in 2012.