Ruidoso Downs to move 2026 horse racing meet to Albuquerque. Devastating floods have affected the track the past two years.

Ruidoso Downs takes another blow as severe flooding once again sweeps through area “Under our current circumstances we are grateful to Albuquerque Downs owner Paul Blanchard that he has graciously ...

Jan. 19—Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will not host horse racing this summer after a government-contracted report found the track is not a sustainable public venue "now or for many years to come" due to ...

RUIDOSO DOWNS — The scenes at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino, a mountain site steeped in legend, turned grim last week as another flash flood poured over the infield and into some of the barns.

RUIDOSO, New Mexico (NEWS RELEASE) - Ruidoso Downs Race Track will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs on Labor Day again this year, track owner Johnny Trotter ...

According to a post by mayor-elect Carroll Scott, Chief Hargrove died from an “off-duty medical event.” ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With flooding dealing another devastating blow to the future of the Ruidoso Downs racetrack, the racino’s signature event will be held in Albuquerque once again. Albuquerque ...

RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The historic floods that swept through Ruidoso damaged hundreds of homes and businesses, including the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino. The sudden floods quickly endangered ...

On Wednesday, General Manager of Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino Rick Baugh announced that they finally have the permits to begin the debris removal process. “The document that we have been awaiting ...

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs on Labor Day again this year, track owner Johnny Trotter announced Thursday. “Under our current ...

In what proved to be the final race at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track for 2024, the $50,000 Land of Enchantment Stakes for New Mexico three-year-old thoroughbreds was won by Henry On the Run and jockey ...