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RUIDOSO DOWNS RACE TRACK TO MOVE REMAINDER OF RACING SEASON AND HORSE SALES TO ALBUQUERQUE

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(Ruidoso Downs, NM) Ruidoso Downs Race Track has made an agreement with state racing officials and Downs of Albuquerque Owner Paul Blachard to move the remainder of the 2024 racing meet to Albuquerque.

“We are grateful to Chairman Billy Smith and Mr. Blanchard for working with us,” General Manager Rick Baugh said. “We are all working in coordination to do what is best for the New Mexico racing industry.”

Ruidoso Downs was forced to cancel five races on Saturday and the entire race card today when flash flooding caused major damage to the race track and two bridges located near the entrance of the facility and in the barn area. The race track and casino are currently closed until temporary bridges are put in place.

“The safety of our customers, employees and animals are most important,” Baugh said. “Ruidoso Downs will take the necessary steps over the course of the offseason to make the necessary repairs. We look forward to our visitors coming back in 2025.”

Final preparations to continue the race meeting including when the first races will be held in Albuquerque are being finalized. “There are plenty of moving parts to this decision,” Baugh said. “We intend to reschedule the Rainbow Derby and Rainbow Oaks along with the New Mexico- bred races that were missed this weekend, and the triple crown trial races will go on as scheduled.

Baugh said that the New Mexico-bred Horse Sale scheduled for August 9-10 with the All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks trials, and the Ruidoso Downs Select Sale and All American Futurity, Derby, Oaks and Gold Cup scheduled for Labor Day weekend, will also move to Albuquerque. Plans are for the horse sales to be held in Tingley Collusium.

“We understand the tremendous economic impact of moving the remander of the racing season will have on the Ruidoso community,” Baugh said. “We are left with little choice based on the current condition of our track, bridges and barn area. We have suffered a setback but are determined to build back Ruidoso Downs and make it a beautiful facility and return racing here in 2025.”

Dirt Flying

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The Artesia Chamber of Commerce celebrated a groundbreaking Monday morning. The new HTeaO will be located at 1502 W. Main St.

Activity Schedule

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Sports

• Artesia SeaDogs Summer Swim Team Location: Artesia Aquatic Center Tryouts: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 30; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, May 31 Dates: June 4 – July 25 Practice Sessions: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Cost: $150 for the first child, $125 for each additional child (includes team shirt and swim cap) Ages: 6-14 Note: This program is not designed to be swim lessons; children must pass a basic swim test. Contact: Emma Moore, 575-7468525; emoore@sportsfacilities. com BASKETBALL

• Girls’ Camp Dates: June 24-26 Sessions: Grades K-3, 1-3 p.m.; grades 4-9, 1-4 p.m. Location: Bulldog Pit Cost: $60 for the first child; $45 for each additional sibling Registration: Noon – 1 p.m. June 2 Contact: Candace Pollard, 575910-4034; cpollard@bulldogs.org

• Girls’ Summer Basketball Times: 8-11 a.m. Dates: June 3-6, 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27 Location: Bulldog Pit Sessions: Grades K-3, 8-8:50 a.m.; grades 4-6, 9-9:50 a.m.; grades 7-9, 10-10:50 a.m.

VOLLEYBALL

• Bulldog Camp Times: 9 a.m. – noon Dates: July 1-3 Location: Bulldog Pit Ages: Girls entering grades 3-6 Cost: $75 (includes camp t-shirt if registered by June 9; can still register after June 9 but will not receive t-shirt) Contact: 575-308-6336 FOOTBALL

• Summer Weights and Skills Dates: July 1-23 (off July 4) Location: Bulldog Bowl Sessions: Grades 7-8, 9-10 a.m.; grades 5-6, 10-11 a.m. Note: Bring water bottle and good shoes (cleats optional) SOCCER

• Bulldog Kids’ Camp Dates: June 25-27 Cost: $60 per player; $10 off for APS staff, $5 off for siblings Ages: 4 years – fifth grade Location: The Mack Registration deadline: June 20 Contact: artesiasoccerclassic@gmail.com

• Bulldog Development Camp Date: June 28 Cost: $125 per player (includes lunch, snack, t-shirt); $10 off for APS staff, $5 off for siblings Ages: Boys in grades 6-8 Location: The Mack Registration deadline: June 20 Contact: artesiasoccerclassic@gmail.com

• Under the Lights 5v5 Date: Saturday, July 13 Location: The Mack Note: 3v3 for U6; 5v5 for U8 U14 Contact: artesiasoccerclassic@gmail.com

MMA

• Varsity Academy Summer Camp Dates: June 10-14, July 8-11 Times: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: 1032 S. 13th St. (Abo Shopping Center) Note: Snack provided; no gear necessary; beginner-friendly; students need only bring lunch and water Contact: varsityacademyartesia .com

• Summer Classes Dates: All summer, Monday through Thursday Sessions: Tots (ages 4-6), 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; kids (ages 8-12), 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; kids (ages 6-9), 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; teens, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Contact: 575-308-1553

Arts and Music

MISSOULA THEATRE

• 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 17 Registration, with auditions for “Jack and the Beanstalk” at 10 a.m. (all participants will be cast) Cost: $30 per child Public performances: June 22 Contact: Artesia Arts Council, 575-746-4212 ART IN SCIENCE

• 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13 A celebration of the oil and gas centennial: exploding blowout oil rigs

• 1 p.m. Thursday, June 27 Rainbow cyanotypes/sun prints Contact: Artesia Arts Council, 575-746-4212 INTRO TO DANCE

• Dates: June 26 – July 31 Sessions: Ages 4-7, 10-10:45 a.m.; ages 8 and up, 11-11:45 a.m. Cost: $60 per child; sign up with a friend and save 10% Choose from tap, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary styles Contact: Artesia Arts Council, 575-746-4212

FUSED GLASS JEWELRY • Saturday, July 27 Learn how to build jewelry from glass for fusing. Everyone will build a pendant and a set of earrings. Cost: $30 per student Contact: Artesia Arts Council, 575-746-4212 ARTISTIC VOYAGES

• 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, July 2 and 30 Journey into the world of artists and discover their unique styles, techniques and visions. Students will reimagine their iconic works and craft their own pieces. Ages: 8 and up Cost: $35 per student Contact: Artesia Arts Council, 575-746-4212 PAINT PARTIES

• 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, and Thursday, Aug. 15 Instructor: Kirsten Mauritsen Cost: $35 per student Contact: Artesia Arts Council, 575-746-4212 GUITAR AND DRUM LESSONS • All summer (six private lessons) Instructor: Max Salgado Cost: $120 per student Contact: Artesia Arts Council, 575-746-4212

Religious

CATALYST CHURCH

• Vacation Bible School Times: 5:30-8 p.m. Dates: June 2-5 Contact: catalystartesia.com

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • Vacation Bible School Times: 8 a.m. – noon Dates: June 3-6 Family Night: 5:30 p.m. June 5 Contact: fbcartesia.org

• Seek 1st Flag Football Evaluations: 6-7:30 p.m. June 24-25 Practices: 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18 Games: 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 22 and 29 and Aug. 5 and 12 Contact: fbcartesia.org

2024 TRUCK SERIES STANDINGS

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1 Christian Eckes #19 673

2 Corey Heim #11 623

3 Ty Majeski #98 538

4 Nicholas Sanchez #2 537

5 Rajah Caruth #71 467

6 Tyler Ankrum #18 460

7 Grant Enfinger #9 454

8 Taylor Gray #17 425

9 Ben Rhodes #99 399

10 Tanner Gray #15 382

11 Daniel Dye #43 377

12 Stewart Friesen #52 366

13 Matt Crafton #88 339

14 Chase Purdy #77 338

15 Dean Thompson #5 311

16 Layne Riggs #38 307

17 Jake Garcia #13 300

18 Bayley Currey #41 273

19 Ty Dillon #25 268

20 Bret Holmes #32 258

NEXT RACE:

CLEAN HARBORS 250, Richmond Raceway, 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 10, FS1

2024 XFINITY SERIES STANDINGS

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1 Cole Custer #00 761

2 Justin Allgaier #7 705

3 Austin Hill #21 674

4 Chandler Smith #81 661

5 Riley Herbst #98 618

6 AJ Allmendinger #16 609

7 Jesse Love #2 587

8 Sheldon Creed #18 576

9 Parker Kligerman #48 553

10 Ryan Sieg #39 510

11 Sammy Smith #8 507

12 Sam Mayer #1 502

13 Shane v Gisbergen #97 500

14 Brandon Jones #9 441

15 Anthony Alfredo #5 396

16 Brennan Poole #44 353

17 Parker Retzlaff #31 317

18 Josh Williams #11 309

19 Jeb Burton #22 286

20 Leland Honeyman #42 277

NEXT RACE:

CABO WABO 250, Michigan International, 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 17, USA

2024 CUP SERIES STANDINGS

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1 Kyle Larson #5 749

2 Chase Elliott #9 739

3 Tyler Reddick #45 734

4 Denny Hamlin #11 706

5 Ryan Blaney #12 676

6 William Byron #24 654

7 Martin Truex Jr #19 653

8 Christopher Bell #20 651

9 Brad Keselowski #6 615

10 Alex Bowman #48 606

11 Ty Gibbs #54 587

12 Chris Buescher #17 562

13 Ross Chastain #1 552

14 Bubba Wallace #23 545

15 Joey Logano #22 525

16 Chase Briscoe #14 469

17 Daniel Suárez #99 460

18 Kyle Busch #8 440

19 Austin Cindric #2 438

20 Todd Gilliland #38 434

21 Michael McDowell #34 404

22 Josh Berry #4 388

23 Noah Gragson #10 383

24 Carson Hocevar #77 383

25 Ricky Stenhouse Jr #47 375

26 Ryan Preece #41 329

27 Erik Jones #43 329

28 Corey LaJoie #7 324

29 Justin Haley #51 319

30 Daniel Hemric #31 316

2024 CUP SERIES SCHEDULE

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FEB. 3, 8 PM, FOX: Busch Light Clash at the (LA) Coliseum ( D. Hamlin) FEB. 15, 7 PM, FS1: Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at DAYTONA ( T. Reddick) FEB. 15, 9 PM, FS1: Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at DAYTONA ( C. Bell) FEB. 19, 4 PM, FOX: DAYTONA 500 ( W. Byron) FEB. 25, 3 PM FOX: Ambetter Health 400 at ATLANTA ( D. Suarez) MARCH 3, 3:30 PM, FOX: Pennzoil 400 at LAS VEGAS ( K. Larson) MARCH 10, 3:30 PM, FOX: Shriners Children’s 500 at PHOENIX ( C. Bell) MARCH 17, 3:30 PM, FOX: Food City 500 at BRISTOL ( D. Hamlin)

MARCH 24, 3:30 PM, FOX: EchoPark at CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS ( W. Byron) MARCH 31, 7 PM, FOX: Toyota Owners 400 at RICHMOND ( D. Hamlin) APRIL 7, 3 PM, FS1: Cook Out 400 at MARTINSVILLE ( W. Byron) APRIL 14, 3:30 PM, FS1: Auto Trader EchoPark 400 at TEXAS ( C. Elliott) APRIL 21, 3 PM, FOX: GEICO 500 at TALLADEGA ( T. Reddick) APRIL 28, 2 PM, FS1: WURTH 400 at DOVER ( D. Hamlin) MAY 5, 3 PM, FS1: AdventHealth 400 at KANSAS ( K. Larson) MAY 12, 3 PM, FS1: Goodyear 400 at DARLINGTON ( B. Keselowski) MAY 19, 8 PM, FS1: NASCAR All-Star Race at N. Wilkesboro, NC ( J. Logano) MAY 26, 6 PM, FOX: Coca-Cola 600 at CHARLOTTE ( C.Bell) JUNE 2, 3:30 PM, FS1: Enjoy Illinois 300 at WORLD WIDE TECH ( A. Cindric) JUNE 9, 3:30 PM, FOX: Toyota/Save Mart 350 at SONOMA ( K. Larson) JUNE 16, 7 PM, USA: Iowa Corn 350 at IOWA ( R. Blaney) JUNE 23, 2:30 PM, USA: USA Today 301 at NEW HAMPSHIRE ( C. Bell) JUNE 30, 3:30 PM, NBC: Ally 400 at NASHVILLE ( J. Logano) JULY 7, 4:30 PM, NBC: Grant Park 165 Chicago Street Race ( A. Bowman) JULY 14, 2:30 PM, USA: Great American Getaway 400 at POCONO ( R. Blaney) JULY 21, 2:30 PM, NBC: Brickyard 400 at INDIANAPOLIS ( K. Larson) AUG. 11, 6 PM, USA: Cook Out 400 at RICHMOND (C. Buescher)

AUG. 18, 2:30 PM, USA: FireKeepers Casino 400 at MICHIGAN (C. Buescher)

AUG. 24, 7:30 PM, NBC: Coke Zero Sugar 400 at DAYTONA (C. Buescher)

SEPT. 1, 6 PM, USA: Cookout Southern 500 at DARLINGTON (K. Larson)

PLAYOFFS”ROUND OF 16 SEPT. 8, 3 PM, USA: Quaker State 400 at ATLANTA (W. Byron)

SEPT. 15, 3 PM, USA: Go Bowling at the Glen at WATKINS GLEN (W. Byron)

SEPT. 21, 7:30 PM, USA: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at BRISTOL (D. Hamlin)

PLAYOFFS ROUND OF 12 SEPT. 29, 3 PM, USA: Hollywood Casino 400 at KANSAS (T. Reddick)

OCT. 6, 2 PM, NBC: YellaWood 500 at TALLADEGA (R. Blaney)

OCT. 13, 2 PM, NBC: BofA ROVAL 400 at CHARLOTTE (AJ Allmendinger) PLAYOFFS ROUND OF 8 OCT. 20, 2:30 PM, NBC: South Point 400 at LAS VEGAS (K. Larson)

OCT. 27, 2:30 PM, NBC: Cup Race at HOMESTEAD-MIAMI (C. Bell)

NOV. 3, 2 PM, NBC: Xfinity 500 at MARTINSVILLE (R. Blaney)

PLAYOFFS CHAMPIONSHIP 4 NOV. 10, 3 PM, NBC: Championship at PHO. (R. Blaney title; R. Chastain race)

BRICKYARD WINNER QUOTE

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“Pretty neat to get an opportunity to race here on the oval again. What a job by our team. I mean, never gave up at all. And to all the fans, I love it here. I think everything has come full circle with what was meant to be and today was meant to be for us.”

– Kyle Larson, who held off the field in OT to take Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis

TRUCKS RECAP

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• Friday’s TSPORT 200, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

WINNER: TY MAJESKI

INDIANAPOLIS — Ty Majeski’s victory in Friday night’s TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park wasn’t the sort of dominating performance he enjoyed last year— until the final stage of the race.

Majeski overcame a restart violation on Lap 50 that sent him to the rear of the field but rallied to defend his 2023 victory at the 0.686-mile short track. The driver of the No. 98 ThorSport Racing Ford earned his first victory of the season and the fourth of his career.

Majeski, who swept the stages and led 179 laps in last year’s win, was penalized for jumping the restart after the first caution of the race for Ty Dillon’s spin in Turn 3 on Lap 43. He scored no points in Stage 1, but by the time the second stage ended, Majeski had charged to third.

Sixteen laps after the restart for the final stage, Majeski took the lead for the first time, using the lapped truck of Thad Moffitt as a pick and charging past Eckes through Turns 1 and 2. He led the final 56 of 200 laps and took the flag 4.129 seconds ahead of Eckes.

Grant Enfinger finished third after leading 71 laps. Tyler Ankrum was fourth, followed by Layne Riggs, Sammy Smith, Luke Fenhaus, pole winner Rajah Caruth, Dean Thompson and Nick Sanchez.