The New Mexico Gaming Control Board unanimously voted to temporarily close the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino. The decision came after a flood-damaged culvert was discovered, prompting the New Mexico Department of Transportation to recommend the closure.
Impact on the Community
The Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino is a popular attraction in the area, hosting events like the annual All-American Futurity, which has been relocated to Albuquerque this year. The event generates over $100 million for local businesses.
The mayor of Ruidoso, Lynn D. Crawford, hopes to maintain the track’s license to continue horse racing and casino operations at its current location.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.