The Downs at Albuquerque Racetrack & Casino, located at 145 Louisiana Blvd NE on the New Mexico State Fairgrounds, combines live horse racing with year-round gaming. The roughly one-mile oval track hosts mixed Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing meets in spring and fall, while the 8,000 square-foot casino features 310 slot and video poker machines with popular penny and nickel denominations. Operating seven days weekly with extended Friday-Saturday hours until 4:00 am, the venue offers live entertainment, dining, and dancing alongside wagering opportunities for both racing enthusiasts and casual gamblers.
