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SunRay Park and Casino

San Juan County Commission moves to challenge state gaming decision

San Juan County Commission moves to challenge state gaming decision

Petition for judicial review seeks to overturn state vote allowing Western Gaming LLC to move SunRay Park & Casino operations…

February 20, 2026

N.M. Racing Commission approves relocation of SunRay Park and Casino to Clovis

N.M. Racing Commission approves relocation of SunRay Park and Casino to Clovis

After 27 years in Farmington, the racino will move 400 miles to Clovis by 2028

February 11, 2026

County Commission to discuss future of SunRay Park and Casino

County Commission to discuss future of SunRay Park and Casino

Casino competition, steep revenue decline cited as reasons to shut down 25-year-old Farmington venue

November 3, 2025

Two Rivers Over scores upset win in $300,000 Zia Park Derby

Two Rivers Over scores upset win in $300,000 Zia Park Derby

Trainer Todd Fincher saddles six winners during three days of stakes racing

November 29, 2023

Tucum posts upset victory in Casey Darnell Stakes

Tucum posts upset victory in Casey Darnell Stakes

Longest shot on the board earns second career stakes win, snaps 12-race losing streak

September 18, 2023

Field of 10 set to go in Casey Darnell Stakes

Field of 10 set to go in Casey Darnell Stakes

New Mexico-bred thoroughbreds face off in $100,000 featured race

September 12, 2023

Running To The Moon earns fastest time for Deere Juvenile

Running To The Moon earns fastest time for Deere Juvenile

Quarter horse stakes races and trials highlight busy weekend at Ruidoso Downs

Call Me Jessiecartel wins Zia Quarter Horse Futurity

Call Me Jessiecartel wins Zia Quarter Horse Futurity

State’s top quarter horses and thoroughbreds in action at Ruidoso Downs

New Mexico-breds in spotlight this weekend at Ruidoso Downs

New Mexico-breds in spotlight this weekend at Ruidoso Downs

Quarter horses and thoroughbreds will battle for nearly $1 million in purses

Dark Nme shatters Ruidoso track record in Rainbow Futurity

Dark Nme shatters Ruidoso track record in Rainbow Futurity

2-year-old filly romps in $1-million featured event on Sunday

Zia Futurity, Derby Trials headline strong weekend cards at Ruidoso

Zia Futurity, Derby Trials headline strong weekend cards at Ruidoso

Call Me Jessiecartel, Cruzin For Chickz earn roles as fastest qualifiers for state-bred stakes races

Trial heats cap off busy weekend at Ruidoso Downs

Trial heats cap off busy weekend at Ruidoso Downs

Rainbow Futurity, Derby and Oaks trials held over three-day weekend

Community Leader rallies late for narrow victory

Community Leader rallies late for narrow victory

2-year-old New Mexico-bred unbeaten after first two starts

Six scheduled for induction to Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame

Six scheduled for induction to Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame

Induction ceremony will take place this week celebrating historic racetrack

New Mexico-bred shortliners dominate spotlight at Ruidoso

New Mexico-bred shortliners dominate spotlight at Ruidoso

Quarter horses headline weekend action in Mountain Top Futurity, Derby

Lets Leave wins Ruidoso QH Futurity thriller

Lets Leave wins Ruidoso QH Futurity thriller

Million-dollar quarter horse futurity caps off big weekend at Ruidoso Downs

Star-studded field heads to gate for Ruidoso Futurity

Star-studded field heads to gate for Ruidoso Futurity

Field of 10 quarter horses compete in opening leg of Triple Crown series

Big Crush BB posts upset score in Jess Burner

Big Crush BB posts upset score in Jess Burner

Two-time stakes winner posts 11-1 stunner over 400 yards at Ruidoso

Jess Burner Handicap headlines strong card at Ruidoso

Jess Burner Handicap headlines strong card at Ruidoso

New Mexico-breds will battle over 400 yards in featured event

Announcer Eric Alwan paints pictures with words

Announcer Eric Alwan paints pictures with words

Longtime track announcer reflects on 30-plus year career

SunRay Park’s closing weekend loaded with stakes races

SunRay Park’s closing weekend loaded with stakes races

Quarter horse and thoroughbred stakes highlight final days of season

Medellin riding his way into record books

Medellin riding his way into record books

Veteran jockey having strong season at SunRay Park and Casino

New Mexico Jeremy posts wire-to-wire win in Diné Stakes

New Mexico Jeremy posts wire-to-wire win in Diné Stakes

Jockey Alejandro Medellin guides mild long shot to victory

Diné Stakes headlines Sunday card at SunRay

Diné Stakes headlines Sunday card at SunRay

Field of eight will go postward in thoroughbred feature