Racing is back in Raton!

Governor Bill Richardson declares "Racing is back in Raton!" After a sixteen year absence, horse racing will again make Raton a destination. The La Mesa Race Track and Casino groundbreaking ceremony was happily witnessed by hundreds of Raton residents.

The casino is expected to open at the end of this year.

The Raton Chamber Ambassadors make an appearance during the welcoming ceremony on Wednesday at Ripley Park.

Eric Culver poses with Mike Moldenhauer. Culver was instrumental in bring Moldenhauer into Raton as an investor for the racetrack and casino.

Governor Richardson chats with constituents during the welcoming ceremony for the race track and casino. One supporter gives the thumbs-up!