Ruidoso Downs racetrack will open the 2026 race meet on May 22 at the Downs of Albuquerque because of past flood damage in Ruidoso. The 49-day race meet will feature both thoroughbred and quarter ...

The agreement comes after Ruidoso Downs announced in January that the popular quarter horse track is not a sustainable public venue 'now or for many years to come” due to flood risks.

Ruidoso Downs Race Track has been forced to once again cancel its remaining race meet this summer because of massive flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Tuesday. Ruidoso mayor Lynn Crawford announced ...

The annual New Mexico-bred sale for thoroughbred and quarter horse yearlings is scheduled for Aug. 15 at the Ruidoso Downs horse sales pavilion.

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 ...

Officials with the Ruidoso Downs Race Track announced today that the entire 2026 race meet will be held at the Downs of Albuquerque this year, citing concerns continue over the track’s security and ...

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 ...

Significant flooding could be seen in areas of Ruidoso and the Ruidoso Downs Race Track amid a flash flood warning.A water rescue was conducted by first responders. The videos above were taken on ...