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Ruidoso Downs, Flood and Albuquerque

Ruidoso Downs horse racing moves to Albuquerque
The deadly flooding earlier this week forced the Ruidoso Downs racetrack to move its horses to Albuquerque for a second year in a row.
Viral Video: Man Rides Horse In Dangerous Flood Waters To Free Other Horses At Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
Social media videos from the area showed several loose horses in the flood waters, and later videos showed grooms leading horses through receding water to higher ground. Reports suggest that at least three people in the town of Ruidoso died as a result of the flooding.
Albuquerque Downs hosting All American Futurity after Ruidoso floods
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 Downs racetrack president told KRQE News 13 on Friday that they’re glad to step in to help a second year in a row.
Ruidoso Downs race meet moves
The Casey Donahue concert scheduled for July 26 will continue at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack as scheduled. The annual Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame Banquet will be held in the Turf Club at Ruidoso Downs on Aug. 7th. Other events that were on the racing calendar for the Ruidoso Downs racing season are to be determined.
Racing canceled after flooding at Ruidoso Downs
For the second year straight, Ruidoso Downs Race Track will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks on Labor Day at Albuquerque Downs due to the significant damage the property suffered from the flooding on Tuesday,
In Wake Of Ruidoso Flood, Albuquerque Downs To Host All American Day, Trial Races
In Wake Of Ruidoso Flood, Albuquerque Downs To Host All American Day, Trial Races originally appeared on Paulick Report. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs in Albuquerque, N.M., on Labor Day again this year, track owner Johnny Trotter announced Thursday.
Where could Ruidoso Downs horse racing season relocate if moved in 2025? Here are options
If the Ruidoso Downs horse racing meet continues at a different state track, the 2025 All American Futurity is in play to happen.
All American Futurity moves to Albuquerque after Ruidoso Downs' flooded track ends season
All American Futurity will take place Sept. 1 at the Downs at Albuquerque. It's the second year that the race was moved because of flooding.
Ruidoso Downs faces another high-stakes rebuild after second consecutive flooding closure
The scenes at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & 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. For many, the ...
'Water was roaring': Ruidoso Downs horsemen scramble to help horses trapped at flooded track
Jockey, trainer reflect on dire conditions at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino during flash flood on Tuesday, July 8.
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Timeline: Ruidoso Downs
Sept. 7, 1959: Ruidoso Downs holds its first annual All American Futurity, a race for 2-year-old quarter horses. It is ...
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Severe Flash Flooding Reported At Ruidoso Downs
The town's mayor reports that severe floodwaters "washed out" the racing surface, and social media videos show loose horses ...
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If the Ruidoso Downs horse racing meet continues at a different state track, the 2025 All American Futurity is in play to happen.
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Heinrich, Lujan commit to Ruidoso flood disaster relief and preparation
RUIDOSO – Days after the most destructive flood in Ruidoso’s history, New Mexico’s U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray ...
Fort Bliss family caught in Ruidoso flood. 2 children dead, parents injured: Live updates
El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson expressed condolences following the Tuesday, July 8, flash flood in Ruidoso that killed three ...
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Flash flooding that killed 3 leaves Ruidoso heartbroken, anxious as cleanup begins
Mayor Lynn Crawford said hearts are broken over the lives lost and stomachs are in knots as residents begin to take stock of ...