Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Ruidoso Downs is located in Lincoln County, New Mexico. The Lincoln National Forest surrounds this unique city within the Sacramento Mountains.

The Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Billy the Kid Casino and the Hubbard Museum of the American West are all located within the town's parameters ... as well as the Magic Forest Restaurant where you and your family can choose from a wide variety of burgers, grilled items, steaks, salads and stir frys.

Wikipedia: "Recently, the twentieth annual Lincoln Cowboy Symposium was held at Ruidoso Downs. The event celebrated the ranching lifestyle, with demonstrations in horsemanship, shooting, roping, cooking, and blacksmithing. Booths offered western-style arts and crafts. Music and poetry were highlights of the festival, which featured performers Leon Rausch, Tommy Allsup and the Texas Playboys; Mel Tillis and the Statesiders; Larry Gatlin; Billy Mata, and Liz Talley. Gospel artists also performed."

Ruidoso Downs is world reknown. The American Futurity is held at the Downs Racetrack, and this was also the exact same setting for the movie: "Casey's Shadow" which starred Walter Mattheau. This is pure horse country ... and is one of the most exciting places to visit in New Mexico ...