Racing and Casinos

4th of July Weekend 2022

Breck Lindsey 06/28/2022

Celebrate Independence Day in Ruidoso! For 4th of July weekend, local businesses and eateries are going all out with exciting event lineups to keep visitors busy all weekend long. We’re seeing more events listed every day, so we’ll keep adding to the…

6 Fun Things to Do Locally on 4th of July Weekend

Breck Lindsey 06/23/2021

The world is returning to normal just in time for 4th of July Festivities in Ruidoso. With New Mexico’s complete reopening scheduled for July 1st, we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors back to our beautiful village with no limits on the fun…

Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing Season Opens Memorial Day Weekend

Breck Lindsey 03/19/2021

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM – March 19, 2021 – Ruidoso Downs Race Track kicks off its summer racing season over Memorial Day Weekend when live racing begins on Friday, May 28. The 2021 season spans 15 weeks for a total of 47 days…

Billy the Kid Casino Reopening March 22nd

Breck Lindsey 03/12/2021

Let the games begin! Billy the Kid Casino at Ruidoso Downs is officially reopening their doors to the public this month on Monday, March 22nd. After a year of being closed due to state mandates and the pandemic, the casino will again…

Ruidoso Included as One of New Mexico’s Best Places to Visit

Breck Lindsey 01/04/2021

We know Ruidoso has a lot of wonderful restaurants, shops, and activities to offer guests year round, but it’s always great to be recognized for it! In December, Thrillist, a website dedicated to the best food, drink, travel, and entertainment news, posted…

Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing Season Opens Memorial Day Weekend

Taelor Martinez 03/10/2020

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM – March 10, 2020 –Ruidoso Downs Race Track kicks off its summer racing season over Memorial Day Weekend when live racing begins on Friday, May 22. The 2020 season covers 16 weeks of Friday through Sunday afternoon racing, plus Memorial…

Mother’s Day Ideas

Taelor Martinez 05/01/2019

Celebrate your mom or another mom you think is great this year! Here’s a list of some fun ideas to help you plan a Mother’s Day to remember. Mother’s Day at the Barn When: May 12thWhere: Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water WineryBrunch,…

PRESS RELEASE: Extensive Improvements Ready for Ruidoso Downs’ May 10 Opening

Taelor Martinez 04/25/2019

RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (April 25, 2019) — The extensive upgrades and renovations at Ruidoso Downs begin when people first see the new Ruidoso Downs’ street sign and continue to the All American Turf Club and the Billy The Kid Casino. All…

Ruidoso Named Most Underrated Town in New Mexico

Taelor Martinez 08/28/2018

There are many gems across the United States that may not be well-known, but are favorited by travelers that are fortunate enough to have discovered them. We are proud to be amongst a list of such towns in an article posted by…

PRESS RELEASE: Post Positions Drawn for All American Futurity and Derby

Taelor Martinez 08/27/2018

RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (August 27, 2018) — Rainbow Futurity winner Mm Fourinthemorning will start from the 10th post position in the Grade 1, $3,000,000 All American Futurity and Grade 1, $759,197 Ruidoso Derby winner Jess Move You drew the fifth post…

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…

Ruidoso Events

Jul 1
27th Annual Lincoln County Art Loop 27th Annual Lincoln County Art Loop | July 1-3, 2022 ArtLoop began as a creative…
Jul 1
Ruidoso Downs Red, Wine & Brews Festival Ruidoso Downs Red, Wine & Brews Festival July 1-3 | Ruidoso Downs Race Track For…
Jul 1
Smokey Bear Stampede Join us for the 66th annual Smokey Bear Stampede! With nightly open rodeos and daily…
Jul 1
Annual Mescalero Ceremonial & Rodeo Don't miss the Mescalero Apache Tribal Ceremony and Rodeo! The Mescalero Apache Tribe invites the…
Jul 2
10th Annual Gun, Knife & Collectables Show Brought to you by the Ruidoso Evening Lions Club July 2nd & 3rd our 10th…