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HORSE RACING IS THE 3RD LARGEST INDUSTRY IN NEW MEXICO

CONGRATULATIONS!

EDDY CARTEL

(Big Daddy Cartel – EM Bodacious Chick)

WINS THE $1.158 MILLION NMSF QH FUTURITY!

Owner: Paul E. Blanchard

Breeder: Eduardo P Mendoza

Trainer: James J. Gonzales III

Jockey: Joseph Belloc, Jr.

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ZIA PARK

Beginning with the 2025 Zia Park race meet all payments from the horsemen’s bookkeeper will be done via ACH/Direct Deposit.   

Information on this item, along with forms required for setting up a Direct Deposit account, is attached and will be available on our www.ziapark.com/racing website location.

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If you’ve been affected by recent flooding in our community, the Village of Ruidoso is here to help.

Below you’ll find up-to-date information on where to find supplies, support, and essential services.

For all questions and inquiries, please call the Village of Ruidoso Emergency Operations Center (EOC): (575) 258-6901, Mon-Fri: 8 am-5 pm.

  • Debris Removal: (505) 670-4662 (option 2)
  • Missing Persons: (575) 637-0398

To Start the Substantial Damage Process Only: Contact Stephanie Warren- Damage Assessment Planning Coordinator at (425) 269-3542 or email StephanieWarren@ruidoso-nm.gov

Announcements

  • Special Hotel Rates
    There are special hotel rates for horsemen at Zia Park.Read More »
  • 2025 Champagne Lane Stakes
    Maka Roon rolls late to win Champagne Lane Stakes ALBUQUERQUE – Jockey Jacob Enriquez guided post-time favorite Maka Roon to a one-length victory in the $50,000 …Read More »
  • 2025 O.D. McDonald Handicap
    Antonios Mark rolls to impressive score in McDonald Handicap Antonios Mark proved much the best in Saturday’s $75,000 O.D. McDonald Handicap at Albuquerque Downs, winning …Read More »
  • 2025 NMSF Quarter Horse Futurity
    Eddy Cartel scores mild upset in NM State Fair QH Futurity Jockey Joseph Belloc, Jr. urged Eddy Cartel to the lead in the final yards to …Read More »
  • 2025 NMSF Quarter Horse Juvenile
    King Dynasty gets the nod in NM State Fair QH Juvenile ALBUQUERQUE – King Dynasty earned the first win of his career Sunday at Albuquerque …Read More »

Latest News

  • Special Hotel Rates
    There are special hotel rates for horsemen at Zia Park.Read More »
  • 2025 NM Classic QH Futurity Trials Preview
    New Mexico Classic Futurity trials headline opening day card at Zia Park HOBBS – The 21st season of live racing at Zia Park kicks off …Read More »
  • 2025 NM Classic QH Derby Trial Preview
    KJ Bad Moon Rising leads trials for NM Classic Derby at Zia Park HOBBS – John and Kathy Lee’s homebred KJ Bad Moon Rising (pictured …Read More »
  • 2025 Champagne Lane Stakes Preview
    Wide open Champagne Lane Stakes headlines closing day program ALBUQUERQUE – A full field of 12 New Mexico-bred fillies and mares have been entered for …Read More »
  • 2025 O.D. McDonald Handicap Preview
    Antonios Mark faces five rivals in Saturday’s O.D. McDonald Handicap ALBUQUERQUE – Antonios Mark will face five rivals in Saturday’s $75,000 O.D. McDonald Handicap, the fifth …Read More »
  • 2025 NMSF Thoroughbred Futurity Preview
    Todd Fincher holds strong hand in NM State Fair TB Futurity ALBUQUERQUE – Todd Fincher, already the leading thoroughbred trainer this season at Albuquerque Downs, …Read More »
  • 2025 NMSF QH Derby Preview
    KJ Bad Moon Rising tops field of 10 in NM State Fair QH Derby ALBUQUERQUE – Wes Giles-trained KJ Bad Moon Rising will be in search …Read More »
  • NMSF QH FUTURITY & JUVENILE PREVIEWS
    New Mexico State Fair QH Futurity headlines attractive Sunday program ALBUQUERQUE – Nearly $2 million in purse money will be awarded Sunday at Albuquerque Downs …Read More »
  • CASINO AT THE DOWNS TB DERBY PREVIEW
    Holy Hank tabbed as morning line favorite for Casino at the Downs TB Derby ALBUQUERQUE – Holy Hank will look to earn his sixth career …Read More »