Gambling

King of the Tide earns spot in gate for All American Derby

Last year’s All American Futurity winner is one of three state-breds to advance to closing weekend of racing at Ruidoso…

August 10, 2026

AP New Mexico

Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson

Commission vacancy comes as the popularity of online prediction markets explodes

August 10, 2026

Sports

All American Futurity trials take spotlight at Albuquerque Downs

Jockey Christian Cardenas guides Fall Classic (inside) to victory in the $1,158,940 Heritage Place Futurity at Remington Park in Oklahoma…

August 6, 2026

Sports

Speed Merchant returns with a romp in Road Runner Stakes

New Mexico-bred remains perfect after four starts at Albuquerque Downs

July 27, 2026

AP Sports

Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in return, loses early to Max Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor, right, jumps into the air for a kick as he fights Max Holloway in a welterweight fight at…

July 13, 2026

Sports

Political Twist dominates in Grade 1 Rainbow Derby

Toby Sis becomes quarter horse racing’s latest millionaire with romp in Oaks

July 11, 2026

New Mexico

Slot machine gamblers will face more scrutiny as N.M. tries to nix federal food program errors

Potential state Health Care Authority, Gaming Control board agreement could result in some gambling winners losing SNAP benefits

July 8, 2026

Sports

Zia Futurity trials top Friday program at Albuquerque Downs

Baby Daddy Cartel (10) and jockey Noe Garcia, Jr. rally on the outside and is up in time at the…

July 2, 2026

New Mexico

Will betting on wildfires lead to arson?

Fire survivors say using prediction markets to gamble on wildfire is “morally reprehensible”

July 1, 2026

New Mexico

N.M. lawmaker urges tribes to reopen gaming compact to allow online sports betting

Compact currently set to expire in 2037

June 26, 2026

Sports

Trials field set for $1 million Rainbow Futurity

Jockey Ramiro Garcia guides Ask Her To Fly to a clear victory and the fastest qualifying time of the day…

June 25, 2026

Sports

Equity Search races past competition in Sierra Starlet

Trainer Todd Fincher saddled both winner and runnerup in Sunday feature

June 21, 2026

Sports

Jm Famous Wynn pulls clear late in Vista Distaff Stakes

Jockey Luis Martinez guides Jm Famous Wynn to victory in the $75,000 Vista Distaff Quarter Horse Stakes, Saturday at Albuquerque…

June 20, 2026

Sports

Field set for Saturday’s Vista Distaff Quarter Horse Stakes

Sunday’s featured Sierra Starlet Stakes headlined by state-bred thoroughbreds

June 18, 2026

AP Sports

Sorsby won’t play for Texas Tech after legal fight over his eligibility for gambling

FILE – Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) is interviewed after a NCAA college football game against Baylor, Oct. 25, 2025,…

June 15, 2026

AP Sports

Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues actions against Tech over Sorsby

FILE – Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 women's basketball media day,…

June 13, 2026

Sports

Statebred quarter horses take center stage in pair of stakes races at Albuquerque Downs

Mountain Top Futurity and Mountain Top Derby headline rich racing weekend

June 11, 2026

AP Sports

Judge clears QB Brendan Sorsby to play for Texas Tech despite NCAA ban for gambling

FILE – Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) walks off the field after a NCAA college football game against Baylor, Oct.…

June 10, 2026

Sports

Highly Lethal V breaks course record in Ruidoso Futurity romp

2-year-old shatters course record, racing 350 yards in time of 16.88 seconds

June 7, 2026

AP Sports

Golden Tempo wins 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning Kentucky Derby

Jockey Jose Ortiz celebrates as he crosses the finish line aboard Golden Tempo (9) to win the 158th running of…

June 6, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico AG Torrez sues Kalshi for allowing allegedly illegal sports betting

AG points to a 1953 law that criminalized all gambling not regulated by the state

June 5, 2026

Sports

Ruidoso Futurity headlines rich weekend at Albuquerque Downs

Nine Degrees, shown here with Jose Enriquez aboard, wins the third trial heat for the $1 million Rudioso Quarter Horse…

June 4, 2026

Sports

Shafer earns role as fastest qualifier for Mountain Top Futurity at Albuquerque Downs

Trainer James J Gonzales III will have four starters in $310,303 dash June 14, Pour Me A Drinkk earns fastest…

June 1, 2026

Sports

Bridger heads busy day of trials for Mountain Top New Mexico-bred Quarter Horse Futurity

Bridger, with jockey Jose Ortiz, race to the finish line well ahead of his competition during trials for the New…

May 28, 2026