horse racing

Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

Trainer Cherie DeVaux kisses the trophy after a victory by Golden Tempo in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby…

May 3, 2026

Photos/video: Silverton Skijoring

Cassidy Berry, on Sweet William, pulls Hayden Burn down the Silverton Skijoring course while competing in the sport division on…

February 15, 2026

Local News

Skijoring thunders back into Silverton

‘is the best of everything that Southwest has to offer,’ group’s president says

February 14, 2026

Sports

A wish list for the new year

FARMINGTON – My usual state of mind during the holiday season doesn’t always sit well with others. The Grinch and…

December 23, 2025

Sports

From wild to mild, the West is here to stay

can respect progress and embrace Western heritage

September 28, 2025

Sports

There is no “I” in Rodeo

takes a village for those we love to be successful in this sport

August 10, 2025

Sports

Rodeo high school finals winding down for locals

Durango, Bayfield, Pagosa Springs represented in Wyoming

July 19, 2025

Associated Press

What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs

A race horse works out at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)…

April 30, 2025

Sports

Betting on horses

up more space at the fairgrounds for the horses and rodeo

September 1, 2024

Sports

Bella De Ball scores upset in New Mexico State Fair Futurity

Futurity is the richest race for state-bred 2-year-old quarter horses in America

October 16, 2023

Sports

Flying Connection returns to winning form at Albuquerque Downs

dominates as overwhelming favorite in Charles Taylor Derby

October 2, 2023

Sports

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

Sports

Fields set for quarter horse racing’s richest weekend

American Futurity headlines closing day program at Ruidoso Downs

August 31, 2023

Sports

Downs at Albuquerque opens live racing season on Friday

will offer more than $2.6 million in stakes race purses this season

August 27, 2023

Sports

All American Oaks, Derby fields set at Ruidoso Downs

Delight Interest earns fastest qualifying time for All American Derby

August 14, 2023

Sports

Dark NME remains unbeaten heading to All American Futurity

Fastest qualifier in day one of trials likely favorite for world’s richest quarter horse race

August 13, 2023

Sports

Community Leader, Mark It Down roll to wins at Ruidoso

American Futurity, Derby & Oaks trials scheduled for this weekend

August 7, 2023

Sports

New Mexico-breds in spotlight this weekend at Ruidoso Downs

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

July 20, 2023

Sports

Community Leader rallies late for narrow victory

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

June 27, 2023

Sports

Six scheduled for induction to Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame

Induction ceremony will take place this week celebrating historic racetrack

June 24, 2023

Sports

New Mexico-bred shortliners dominate spotlight at Ruidoso

Quarter horses headline weekend action in Mountain Top Futurity, Derby

June 19, 2023

Sports

Lets Leave wins Ruidoso QH Futurity thriller

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

June 12, 2023

Sports

Jess Burner Handicap headlines strong card at Ruidoso

Mexico-breds will battle over 400 yards in featured event

June 3, 2023

Sports

New Mexico’s Wild On Ice is euthanized after Kentucky Derby workout

Sunland Derby winner was preparing for next week’s race at Churchill Downs

April 28, 2023