New Mexico has five racinos – racetracks with some casino gaming – sprinkled throughout the state: Albuquerque Downs (or The Downs), Ruidoso Downs, Sunland Park, Sunray Park, and Zia Park.

The last story, an obituary if you will, is something no one wants to write about a racetrack. But sadly, the end will finally come to Pompano Park in a few short weeks, as the realization that ...