Racing and Casinos Archives

Triple Crown Winner Mike Smith Celebration at Ruidoso Downs on July 8

Taelor Martinez 06/17/2018

PRESS RELEASE – RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (June 17, 2018) — Triple Crown winning jockey and New Mexico native Mike Smith will make a celebratory appearance at Ruidoso Downs on July 8. “Mike is a global celebrity now and we are honored…

Red Hot Ruidoso 4th of July

Taelor Martinez 06/05/2018

Come on up to the cool mountains for our Red Hot Fourth Of July celebrations! Plan on taking a week off of work because there’s a lot happening! Starting off with the most popular event: The Star Spangled Celebration When: July 4th,…

PRESS RELEASE: Concerts Set at Ruidoso Downs

Taelor Martinez 04/27/2018

Ruidoso Downs Race Track Announces Concerts for Upcoming Racing Season Race Track Welcomes Red Steagall, Flatland Cavalry, AB Quintanilla Electro Kumbia (Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico) Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino will stage a series of concerts at the track facility during…

Dubai World Cup Simulcast at Billy’s Adjoining Ruidoso Downs

Taelor Martinez 03/28/2018

West Coast Likely Dubai Favorite, Races Simulcast at Ruidoso Downs RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (March 28, 2018) — Gary and Mary West’s reigning champion three-year-old male West Coast is the early favorite for Saturday’s $10-million Dubai World Cup and wagering on the…

Ruidoso Downs Summer Stakes Schedule

Taelor Martinez 03/28/2018

$3-Million All American Futurity Caps Ruidoso Stakes Schedule RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (March 28, 2018) — The 70th running of the All American Futurity on Labor Day (September 3) caps a stakes lineup at Ruidoso Downs that features 7 Grade 1 races…

Press Release: Ruidoso Downs Race Track Announces Major Corporate Sponsors for 2018

Lajuana Martinez 02/12/2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (February 12, 2018) — Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino has announced its major corporate sponsorships for the 2018 horse racing season. City Bank joins Sierra Blanca Motors and Admiral Beverage Corporation as a primary…

Ruidoso Downs Announces Trial Purse

Taelor Martinez 10/27/2017

RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (October 27, 2017) – The trial purses for the 2018 Triple Crown series – both futurities and derbies – will be doubled from $4,000 to $8,000. Ruidoso is also offering a one-time, $1,000 reduction of the supplemental nomination…

PRESS RELEASE: Ruidoso Downs, Purchase

Taelor Martinez 10/16/2017

RUIDOSO DOWNS (October 13, 2017) — The sale of Ruidoso Downs, the Billy the Kid Casino and the Ruidoso Horse Sale Company closed on October 12 to a group of four accomplished horsemen and businessmen. The buyers are Stan Sigman, John Andreini,…

Ruidoso Downs Race Track Presumably Sold

Lajuana Martinez 04/24/2017

Ruidoso Downs Race Track presumably sold Monday morning it was announced by Ruidoso Downs Race Track President and General Manager, Shaun Hubbard, on local radio that a letter of intent is in place (within the last 24 hours) to purchase the racecourse…

The Time Has Come for Horse Racing Season!

Lajuana Martinez 05/26/2016

Horse Racing: A Ruidoso Downs Staple for 70 Years The phrase “Ruidoso Downs” is synonymous with our local horse racing track of the same name, a storied institution since the 1940’s. The Ruidoso Downs Race Track opens for business May 27, officially…

Ruidoso Events

Aug 16
Karaoke at Club 49 Come out and join us at Club 49, located within Inn of The Mountain Gods,…
Aug 17
Bo Rivers at Ruidoso Downs Race Track Come out and enjoy an evening with Bo Rivers. Famous for his Willie Nelson &…
Aug 18
Lost Hiker Brew Tasting Come enjoy some brews with friends at Lost Hiker Brewery. They have 4 beers on…
Aug 18
Tony Kishman’s Live & Let Die Tony Kishman has perfected all aspects of McCartney’s voice, appearance & music. New Mexico State…
Aug 21
Shuai Chio Kung Fu Self-Defense Training The Ruidoso Community Center is hosting a weekly Shuai Chio Kung Fu Self-Defense Training. This…