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New Mexico Horse Racing Cash Redirected | Santa Fe News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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- 109
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Summary
A $1.5 million horse racing budget earmark in New Mexico sparked controversy after it was quietly approved by the Senate Finance Committee and linked to Albuquerque Downs owner Paul Blanchard—a man with political ties. But before the money could reach the racetrack, the governor’s finance chief, Wayne Propst, redirected it—$750,000 each—to disaster-hit towns Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs to aid recovery. While the move was praised for helping communities, it raised red flags about transparency and the proper use of public funds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b0de4199a3961945