Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino Says They're Rebuilding to Open Next Year

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino says they're rebuilding to open next year

RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. (KRQE) – With historic flooding pummeling the Ruidoso Downs racetrack again, many are questioning if it can recover. The Downs General Manager, Rick Baugh, said they're not giving up.   Ruidoso Downs handler recounts saving horses’ lives during historic flooding Nearly a week after the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack saw another round of multi-million-dollar flood damage, the G.M. said they're already looking how to improve the…

Inside the Ruidoso River Resort ripped apart by floodwaters

RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The deadly flash floods in Ruidoso took everything in it's path, including buildings. Videos of homes floating down the river went viral, but just down the road from that home, a resort was also completely damaged. The Ruidoso River Resort sits right next to the Ruidoso River, and the floods nearly wiped it out. ABC-7 spoke to Rebecca Romero, a woman who was staying on the first floor of the resort when the floods s…

Ruidoso reporting 'rising floodwaters' in several locations

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Village of Ruidoso is reporting "rapidly rising floodwaters" in several locations on Monday, July 14. The Village is reporting that water is rapidly rising in both the Upper Canyon area and the Brady Canyon area. Helping hands descend on Ruidoso to aid with recovery after floods Residents in those areas are urged to go to higher ground or to shelter in place on high ground. People are urged not to cross low wat…