La Mesa Park was a horse racing track in Raton, New Mexico. The track hosted both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing. When La Mesa opened in 1946 it was the first horse racing track in New Mexico.[1] La Mesa Park closed in 1992.[2][3]
| Location | Raton, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Date opened | 1946 |
| Date closed | 1992 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred Quarter Horse |
| Course type | Dirt |
| Notable races | Land of Enchantment Futurity |
| Live racing handle | $11,967,687 (annual record 1977) |
| Attendance | 4,892 (daily record 1965) |
References edit
- ^ "La Mesa Park". www.horseracing-tracks.com.
- ^ "Raton gets OK to build horse track - Amarillo.com - Amarillo Globe-News". amarillo.com. Associated Press.
- ^ "Former Raton track announcer speaks out - Raton, New Mexico Today". ratonnewmexico.wordpress.com.