The future of SunRay Park and Casino will be on the agenda when the San Juan County Commission meets Monday, Nov. 10, in Aztec.
Paul Blanchard, president of SunRay Park and Casino, announced last week plans to move the racing and casino operation to Clovis in Curry County, a decision that surprised local leaders.
“A thorough evaluation of the current status of SunRay Park and Casino was conducted before considering any future plans,” Blanchard wrote in an email to the Tri-City Record. “In addition to the impact caused by the decline of energy-related businesses in the Farmington community, the expansion of tribal casinos in the surrounding area has resulted in an approximate 55% reduction in casino revenues, as well as a decrease in patron attendance at both the casino and the racetrack.”
