Thoroughbred Racing Ends at Ruidoso Downs This Year
Ruidoso Downs will not offer Thoroughbred racing at its upcoming race meet, leaving New Mexico without an operating Thoroughbred track during the summer.
Remainder of Ruidoso Meet to Be Held at Albuquerque
After several flash floods damaged the New Mexico track following June wildfires, Ruidoso Downs will transfer the remainder of its meet, which runs until Sept. 2, to The Downs at Albuquerque.
Flooding Cancels Racing July 20 at Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs canceled races 8-12 July 20 after flooding poured into the infield, racetrack, and backstretch areas.
NMRC Debates Moving Ruidoso T-Bred Races to Albuquerque
The New Mexico Racing Commission held an emergency meeting July 2 in the wake of flooding that caused damage to Ruidoso Downs. Among plans discussed was moving Ruidoso's Thoroughbred racing to Albuquerque.
Flooding Continues at Ruidoso, Cancels Rescheduled Card
Due to continued flash flooding from the burn-scarred areas in the Ruidoso area, Ruidoso Downs has canceled Quarter Horse racing July 1, meant to be a make-up day for the Rainbow Derby trials that were canceled June 30.