The All American Futurity: Economic Impact and Resilience in Albuquerque and Ruidoso

The All American Futurity: Economic Impact and Resilience in Albuquerque and Ruidoso

The All American Futurity is back at Albuquerque Downs for the second consecutive year due to flood damage at Ruidoso Downs earlier this year. Don Cook, the president of Racing Down at Albuquerque, expressed excitement about hosting the race and the importance of keeping it in the state. Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford highlighted the economic impact of the event on the village, which has faced challenges due to the flood damage.

Despite the difficulties faced by Ruidoso, local business owners are resilient and managing to sustain their operations. On the other hand, Albuquerque businesses are benefiting from the increased number of visitors attending the races. The economic impact is estimated to be close to $1 million, including revenue from hotels and restaurants.

Tim Keithley from Ruidoso Downs remains optimistic about the event returning to Ruidoso in the future. Despite the flood damage for the second consecutive year, there is confidence in the village's ability to recover and bring the race back to Ruidoso Downs. Both Albuquerque and Ruidoso Downs are pleased with their partnership and are committed to keeping the races in New Mexico. The final race is set to start at 6:25 p.m.

In conclusion, the All American Futurity's relocation to Albuquerque Downs has brought economic benefits to the city while Ruidoso continues to recover from flood damage. The partnership between Albuquerque and Ruidoso Downs remains strong, and there is hope for the event to return to its original location in the future.