Raton gets new Racino
MELANIE DABOVICH | The Associated Press
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 8/25/08
Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 8/25/08
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ALBUQUERQUE — Horse racing may be returning to Raton.
The New Mexico Racing Commission approved the license application by Horse Racing at Raton on Monday, making way for the construction of the proposed $50 million track. The proposed horse racetrack and casino could begin live racing as early as 2010.
Commissioners picked among Raton, in northeastern New Mexico, and two rival applicants: Coronado Park Partners in Tucumcari and Pueblo of Pojoaque Development in Santa Fe.
Raton was home to the state's first racetrack, La Mesa Park, which opened in 1946 and closed in 1992.
"New Mexico started its horse racing history in Raton and we're pleased it's going back," said developer Michael Moldenhauer, who has proposed building the facility at a 225-acre site south of Raton.
The so-called "racino" is expected to generate 300 permanent jobs.
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The New Mexico Racing Commission approved the license application by Horse Racing at Raton on Monday, making way for the construction of the proposed $50 million track. The proposed horse racetrack and casino could begin live racing as early as 2010.
Commissioners picked among Raton, in northeastern New Mexico, and two rival applicants: Coronado Park Partners in Tucumcari and Pueblo of Pojoaque Development in Santa Fe.
Raton was home to the state's first racetrack, La Mesa Park, which opened in 1946 and closed in 1992.
"New Mexico started its horse racing history in Raton and we're pleased it's going back," said developer Michael Moldenhauer, who has proposed building the facility at a 225-acre site south of Raton.
The so-called "racino" is expected to generate 300 permanent jobs.
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