Page 8 - New Mexico Horse Breeder Summer 2018

FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Members:
Hope everyone is having a good summer! This letter will be shorter than prior ones but
focused on two items – the possibility of a sixth racing license and the Zia weekend at Ruidoso.
The New Mexico Racing Commission issued a “request for proposals” with proposals due by the end of July. This request is the first step in the process of awarding a license for the sixth racing license. Currently, those entities who are interested in building and operating a new racino are preparing those proposals which will be evaluated by the commission designees. Because the commission is “fast-tracking” this process a license could be awarded before the end of the year.
We have heard that there may be as many as six proposals. Locations that have been mentioned include Tucumcari, Clovis and Raton. Each has their own strong points.
Stay tuned for this one.
Ruidoso Downs and the NM Horse Breeders have been planning for a big Zia Festival weekend for July 27-29. Along with all of the great racing,
EVENTS & DEADLINES:
there will be a Zia party and concert on Saturday evening. See information in this magazine
and plan to join us. The NMHBA Board will also continue the “Town Hall” discussions on Saturday morning (July 28th) at 10:00.
On a personal note, I have always been intrigued how people refer to time periods based on the passing of a parent. We have probably
all heard someone say “that was the summer my Dad passed away” or something like that. I now have a better appreciation of this marking of time as my Dad passed away on his 89th birthday this past month. He was always my good luck charm at the races because my horses always seemed to do something when he showed up.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and please do join us for Zia Festival.
Sincerely,
Ralph W. Vincent
July 19, 2018...................New Mexico Racing Commission Meeting 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room
4900 Alameda Blvd - Albuquerque
Contact (505) 222-0700
July 28, 2018...................10:00 a.m. “Town Hall” Discussion
Ruidoso Downs Sales Pavilion
Contact (505) 262-0224
July 28, 2018...................6:00 p.m. Zia Festival Jamboree
Contact (505) 262-0224
July 29, 2018...................Zia Festival, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
Contact (575) 378-4431
August 3, 2018................Stall Applications due at Zia Park
Contact (575) 492-7000 August 17 & 18, 2018.....NM Bred Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Yearling Sale
Ruidoso Downs Sales Pavilion
Contact (505) 262-0224
August 23, 2018..............New Mexico Racing Commission Meeting
9:30 a.m. at Ruidoso Downs Contact (505) 222-0700
August 31, 2018 &
September 1 & 2, 2018...Ruidoso Select Quarter Horse Yearling Sale
Ruidoso Downs Sales Pavilion
Contact (575) 378-4474
September 1, 2018 ..........New Broodmares in foal Registration Deadline
Contact (505) 262-0224 September 3 - 23, 2018...NM State Fair Fall Meet Contact (505) 266-5555
September 22 –
December 18, 2018.........Zia Park & Black Gold Casino
Racing Saturday–Tuesday
Contact (575) 492-7000
September 13, 2018 ........New Mexico Racing Commission Meeting
8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room 4900 Alameda Blvd, Albuquerque Contact (505) 222-0700
DATES & LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
For more information, contact NMHBA at (505) 262-0224 or www.nmhorsebreeders.com.
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