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New Mexico Racing Commission Approves 2014-15 Dates
The New Mexico Racing Commission has set 2014/2015 race dates for the state's five racetracks.

New Mexico Racing Commission Approves 2014-15 Dates

From nmhorsebreeders.com

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 21, 2014—The New Mexico Racing Commission has set 2014-15 race dates for the state’s five tracks.

A total of 288 race days will be offered, starting with Sunland Park, which will kick off the season with a 76-day meet from December 5-April 13. The track will offer live racing on a Friday-through-Monday schedule, with Monday racing replacing the track’s traditional Tuesday dates.

The Sunland Park meet will be followed by a 39-day season at The Downs at Albuquerque, which will run April 17-June 21. The Albuquerque track will also conduct a 17-day meet during the New Mexico State Fair, September 11-27.

New Mexico’s other race meets will be at SunRay Park in Farmington, July 3-September 1 (36 days); Ruidoso Downs, May 22-September 7 (64 days); and Zia Park in Hobbs, September 12-December 15 (56 days).