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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Race Track and Casino announced Monday that it won’t be able to have live racing this summer because of flooding risks. Because of this announcement, the racing schedule will be held in ...

He’s about thirty pounds heavier than in his riding days, but when GOAT G.R. Carter walked back into the winner’s circle last weekend at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack racing fans got the sense that it was ...

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 ...

Albuquerque is set for one of its busiest horse racing summers in recent memory. Ruidoso Downs and the Downs at Albuquerque have come to an agreement to move the former’s entire 49-day race schedule ...

RACE THIS WEEKEND. JUST WINNING THIS RACE, IT’S IT’S VERY PRESTIGIOUS AND PUTS YOU IN THE RECORD BOOKS. YOU KNOW, IT’S THERE’S NOT A RACE THAT WILL TOP THIS ONE OFF. RICKY RAMIREZ HAS BEEN A ...

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 ...