A long-running dispute over the use of casino subsidies for horse racing in New Mexico has put the state’s Horsemen’s Association and the New Mexico Racing Commission at odds like siblings wanting to play with the same toy. Recently, the “adult” stepped into “the room” and took a big step toward settling the matter.
The state’s attorney general has thrown its weight into the feud, firmly on the Racing Commission’s side. It could mean less autonomy for the Horsemen’s Association but more consistent funding for purses at the state’s racetracks.
Last week, New Mexico AG Hector H. Balderas issued an opinion regarding accounts for the deposits of gaming funds for purses.