"We are the Kentucky Derby of the Quarter Horse industry," said Rick Baugh, general manager of Ruidoso Downs Racetrack ...

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After wildfires and flooding tore through the Ruidoso area, Ruidoso Downs Race Track took a major hit, forcing them to move the rest of the season to Albuquerque Downs.

Albuquerque Downs received a full makeover during the off-season with a renovated grandstand and other improvements, including a Jumbotron, but the biggest change is when the races start.

It's still a big honor for New Mexico, for the Downs and for Albuquerque to be able to host these races." Post time for the opening race is 4:10 p.m., but the spotlight race is the finale.

No fans will be allowed at Albuquerque Downs, but the Jockey Club and Turf Club on the third floor will be open for food service with patio seating available at 50% capacity.

A switch to night racing helped produce large business gains for Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino in New Mexico for the first program of its 2016 meet June 25. Track officials said total pari ...