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AMENDED-BY-LAWS OF THE NEW MEXICO HORSEMEN’S ASSOCTIATION 0559963 ATRICLE I. DEFINITIONS 1.0 ASSOCIATION-This Association shall consist of an unlimited number of members. Membership is achieved when the New Mexico State Racing Commission grants the candidate a license as an Owner or Trainer of racehorses and such member is actively engaged in racing within the State of New Mexico. Such membership shall continue for so long as the member shall make payment of the fees, which constitute the special funds of this Association as set forth hereinafter in Article III. 1.1 OWNER – An Owner, as defined in these By-Laws, is a person who is currently licensed as an Owner by the State of New Mexico and owns an interest in one or more horses that are actively engaged in racing in the State of New Mexico or who owns an interest in a corporation or other entity which owns one or more horses actively engaged in racing in New Mexico. 1.2TRAINER- A Trainer, as referred to in the By-Laws, is a person who is licensed as a Trainer by the New Mexico State Racing Commission and has one or more horses under his direct supervision and control for racing purposes in the State of New Mexico. 1.3ASSOCIATE MEMBERS- A separate category of membership will be available to industry related businesses that are licensed by the New Mexico State Racing Commission. Associate members will not be eligible to vote or to receive any medical benefits offered to Owner/Trainer members. They and their licensed employees, however, will be eligible to participate in New Mexico Horsemen’s Association endorsed group insurance plan. The Board of Directors will establish an annual fee schedule for Associate Members. 1.4PRINCIPAL OFFICE-The principal office of the Association shall be located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The Association may have such other offices as the Board of Directors may designate. 1.5FICAL YEAR- The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of December of each year. 1.6 DISASSOCIATION- Any member desiring to disassociate himself from the New Mexico Horsemen’s Association shall do so prior to the opening of a race meet and notify the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper in writing of such disassociation. Any member who disassociates himself as aforesaid is precluded for a period of one year from resuming membership and is further precluded for an additional period of sixty days after starting a horse in an officially scheduled race from receiving benefits accruing to associate members. Any member who disassociates himself as aforesaid may resume membership only after application to the Board of Directors and such application must be approved by majority vote of the Board of Directors present. 1.7SUSPENSION- A member may be suspended or expelled by the Board of Directors for reasonable cause. Such cause shall include, but not be limited, to the following: A. A violation of these By-Laws. B. For conduct prejudicial to the best of this Association. Suspension or expulsion shall by an affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors after notice and hearing to the member proposed to be suspended or expelled. 1.8 VOTE- Each active member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. 1.9 TRANSFERS- Membership in this Association is not transferable or assignable. ATRICLE I I. PURPOSES 2.0THE PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: a. To foster and promote the horse racing industry in the State of New Mexico. b.To give assistance to Owners, Trainers and their employees in their medical expenses due to illness and accidents related to the industry. Medical guidelines will be established by the Board of Directors and published for the members. c. To institute or aid in any movement that will aid or protect the general welfare of the horse racing industry, including the interest of Owners, Trainers and their employees. d.To bring about a closer and more understanding relationship among Breeders, Owners, Trainers, Racing Management, the Racing Commission, and the Public. e.To take part and advice with the legislative bodies, state agencies, track management, and the State Racing Commission in the establishment of statutes, directives, proper rules and conditions which affect, in any manner, the interest of the Owners, Trainers and their employees. f. To keep the membership of the Association informed concerning all Association business. g. To maintain accurate financial records of the receipts an expenditures of the association. ARTICLE III.SPECIAL FUNDS 3.0 ONE PERCENT FEES- The Association, as the Horsemen’s representative, shall receive one (1) per-cent of all purse monies, which are due to the Horsemen’s purses generated from the fifty (50) per-cent net retained. 3.1 STARTING FEES- Any Owner or Owner-Trainer starting a horse shall pay a fee as established by the Board of Directors of The New Mexico Horsemen’s Association. 3.2 AUDIT- An annual audit of the books, records, and affairs of the Association shall be accomplished by independent and reputable firm of Certified Public as practical after the completion of said audit. ARTICLE IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4.0 POWERS- The activities, affairs and property of the association shall be managed, directed and controlled by the Board of Directors. 4.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS- The Board of Directors shall consist of two (2) members from each licensed racetrack in New Mexico. Each Track Committee “Trainer” and one (1) member who is licensed as “Owner” and said “Owner” may not currently be licensed as a “Trainer”. 4.2 QUALIFICATIONS- Any person shall be qualified to be a member of the Board of Directors if the New Mexico Racing Commission licenses him/her as a “Trainer” or “Owner”. No member may serve on the Board of Directors who has not been elected or appointed as a Track Committee Member. 4.3 EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS- The Board of Directors, by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire Board, may appoint Ex-Officio members of the Board of Directors. Each of the said Ex-Officio members shall be entitled to participate in the deliberations of the Board of Directors. 4.4 TERM OF OFFICE- All Directors shall have a regular term of one (1) year, but shall serve until the appointment of their successors. Directors appointed by the Track Committees shall take office 1immediately upon their appointment and shall serve for a period of (1) year or until a new Track Committee is voted in and a new Owner and Trainer Director is selected. 4.5 VACANCIES- Vacancies, whether caused by death, illness, resignation or removal of a Director, shall be filled by a majority vote of the Track Committee from which the Director was originally appointed. If the original Track Committee is not sitting at the time of vacancy, the Board of Directors may fill the vacancy with a qualified Committee member by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Directors present. 1Note: Bold text is a revision approved by the State Board on March 19, 2008 4.6 REMOVAL- Any Director may be removed at any time for cause, including continued gross or willful neglect of his or her duties or conduct derogatory to the best interest of the Association. The affirmative vote of a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the entire Board of Directors shall be necessary to remove a member for cause, Any Director proposed for removal shall be notified by mail at least twenty (20) day prior to the proposed removal of both the time and place of the meeting at which the removal will be discussed. Such Director shall be entitled to appear at such meeting and be heard. Cause for removal shall include absence of any member from more than two consecutive regularly scheduled Board of Director meetings. 4.7 ANNUAL MEETING- An annual meeting, for the purpose of electing the officers of the Association, shall be held in the month of July at such time and place as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. This meeting will also constitute the regular monthly meeting for July and other business that may come before the Board can be transacted. 4.8 REGULAR MEETING-Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held prior to every monthly New Mexico State Racing commission meeting at such time and place as is determined by the President of the Board and/or the Executive Director. 4.9 SPECIAL MEETINGS- Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called or at the request of the President, any four (4) Directors, or not less than one-tenth (1/10) of the members having voting rights. The notice calling a special meeting shall fix the time and place for the meeting. 4.10 QUORUM- The presence at any meeting of a majority of the Board of Directors in person shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is not present at a meeting of the Board of Directors, a majority of the Directors present may meet but not act on any matters that require a vote, or they may adjourn the meeting without further notice. 4.11 MANNER AND ACT OF VOTING- The act of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting, at which a quorum is present, shall be the act of the Board of Directors, unless the act of a greater number is required by law or by these By- Laws. Each Director (excluding Ex-Officio members) shall be entitled to one vote, to be cast in person and no proxy voting is to be allowed, 2 however, at the time each state committee member is elected by the local track committee, each local committee may designate one (1) temporary trainer substitute and one (1) temporary owner substitute who may attend and vote at the state board meeting in the place of the absent state board member that they are replacing. Conference calls will be allowed for voting on an emergency basis. 1Note: Bold underlined text is a revision approved by the State Board on August 26, 2003 2Note: Bold underlined text is a revision approved by the State Board on October 18, 2006 4.12 COMPENSATION- The board of Directors shall not receive any salaries for their services to the Board, but, by resolution of the Board, expenses for attendance, or other Association business, if any, may be allowed at a per diem rate, or actual expenses. 4.13 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS- All meetings of the Board of Directors shall be in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. 4.14 GENERAL DUTIES- The Association shall keep correct and complete books and records of accounts and shall also keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, Board of Directors, and Track Committee meetings and shall keep at the Principal Office a record giving the names and addresses of the members entitled to vote. Any member, or his agent or attorney may inspect all books and records of the Association, for any proper purpose at any reasonable time. All funds of the Association shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Association in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select. 4.15 ANNUAL REPORT- The Executive Director or any State Board of Directors members thereof shall present at each Annual General Meeting of each Racetrack an annual report of the Association’s activities during the preceding calendar year. 4.16 SEAL- The Board of Directors shall provide a corporate seal, which shall be in the form of a circle and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the corporation and the words “Corporate Seal of the New Mexico Horsemen’s Association. 4.17 WAIVER- Whenever any notice is required to be given and under the provisions of the Non-Profit Corporation Act of New Mexico, or under the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, or the By-Laws of the Association, a waiver thereof in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. 4.18 AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS- These By-Laws may be altered, amended, or repealed by a majority of the Board of Directors present at the meeting. ARTICLE V. OFFICERS OT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 5.0 OFFICERS- The Principal officers of the Board of Directors shall be a President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer. 5.1 DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT- The President shall be chief executive officer of the Association. He or she shall preside at all meetings of the Board and shall be an Ex-Officio member of all Committees of the Board. He or she shall supervise and control all of the affairs of the Association unless otherwise delegated. He or she shall perform all duties incidental to the office of the President. 5.2 DUTIES OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT- In absence of the President, or in the event of his or her inability or refusal to act, the Vice-President shall perform the duties of the restrictions upon the President. The Vice-President shall perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the President of the Board of Directors. 5.3 DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY/TREASURER- The Secretary/ Treasurer shall keep the minutes of Board of Directors and shall perform all duties incidental to the office of Secretary, unless otherwise delegated. He or she shall have custody of such books, documents and papers as the Board of Directors may determine. As the Treasurer, he or she shall have the responsibility of Association Funds and securities, and shall be responsible for keeping full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Association, and shall file all necessary tax reports required of the Association, unless otherwise delegated. 5.4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Director who shall have general and active management of the business of the Association, subject to the control of the Board of Directors and the President, and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect. He or she shall be an Ex-Officio of all Committees and shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be required of him or her by the Directors of the President. The Board of Directors shall fix the salary of the executive Director. The employment of the Executive Director may be terminated by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, subject to any existing contract. ARTICLE VI. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD 6.0 APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES- The Board of Directors, by a majority vote of those present at a legally constituted meeting, may authorize the creation of Committees for whatever purpose and term of existence as deemed necessary. 6.1 MEMBERSHIP- Membership of Committees shall be open to any interested member and shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. 6.2 COMMITTEE CHARGES- The Board shall insure Committee Charges to each Committee established by the Board of Directors. Such Charge shall specify the task of the Committee, the membership of the Committee, and the time period of which the Committee shall be in existence. 6.3 VACANCIES- Vacancies on the Committee of the Board shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors present at any legally constituted meeting of the Board. 6.4 QUORUM- Unless other wise provided for in Committee Charge, a majority of the whole Committee shall constitute a quorum and the act of a majority of the Committee. 6.5 RULES- Each Committee may adopt rules for its own government not inconsistent with these By-Laws adopted by the Board of Directors and set forth in the Committee Charge. ARTICLE VII. TRACK COMMITTEES 7.0 DEFINITION- The daily affairs of the Association shall be supervised at each racetrack by Track Committees and there shall be one (1) Committee at each licensed meet. The Track Committee for the New Mexico State Fair will be the Board of Directors of the NMHA with its President as Chairperson. 7.1 TRACK COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP- Track Committees shall be comprised of eight (8) members whose occupational licenses have been validated by the New Mexico State Racing Commission and said validation is current for the calendar year in which the member serves on the Track Committee. 1Members may not serve on more than one (1) Track Committee concurrently and 2 are not eligible to be nominated to another Track Committee for one (1) year from the date of their election. _____________________ 1 Note: Single underlined text is a revision approved by the State Board on January 16, 2001 2 Note: Bold and italicized text is a revision by the State Board on October9, 2001 7.2 ELECTION OF TRACK COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP-Members shall be elected to each Committee at the beginning of each race track meet. Each respective Committee shall call a meeting 3 on a day at the discretion of the Committee, prior to the third (3rd) official weekend of each race track meet for the purpose of nominating members for election to the Track Committee. Any duly qualified member may be nominated, regardless of whether the member is physically present at the nomination meeting. Any member, who is nominated and does not wish to be a candidate for election to the Track Committee, shall give written notice or such, to the subject Track Committee. This shall be attached to the ballot box any votes cast for said member shall not be counted. 3 Note: Bold and underlined text is a revision approved by the State Board on August 24, 2004 _____________________ The Association shall provide election ballots and an election ballot box for the purpose of electing the Track Committee members 1at each of the five (5) new Mexico race tracks. Said ballots and box shall be available in the Committee office 1at the track where Track Committee members are standing election from the 2third (3rd) through the forth (4th) official weekends of each race track meet between the hours of 7:30 am and 1:00pm. 3Each office must be open six (6) days a week and may be closed on any one-track dark day at the discretion of Committee. 1In addition a ballot box for voting for Track Committee members shall be placed in the grandstands at each of the other race tracks within the State of New Mexico. Voting shall take place from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm over the first and second Saturday and Sunday during which voting is taking place at the race track where the Track Committee is standing for election. All ballot boxes shall be maintained in a secure manner at each of the voting sites. Each member must Personally appear and cast his/her vote and no proxy voting is allowed. 1Votes shall be counted in accord with the rules that are established by the Board of Directors of the Association. Each Association member shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote. 4 The four (4) Trainer-member candidates receiving the most votes shall be duly elected and the Four (4) Owner-member candidates receiving the most votes shall be duly elected. A tie vote shall be decided by the drawing of a numbered pill in the Racing Secretary’s office. 1Note: Bold, underlined text is a revision approved by the State Board on May 20, 2008. 2Note: Bold, underlined, italicized text is a revision approved by State Board on May 17, 2004. 3Note: Double underlined text is a revision approved by the State Board on September 18, 2001. 4Note: Single underlined text is a revision approved by the State Board on January 16, 2001. The Board of Directors shall establish reasonable rules for the supervision of each election. The racing dates authorized by the New Mexico Racing Commission shall be the official dates referred to herein. An Annual General Meeting of the membership at each race track shall be held in conjunction with the nominating meeting. At this time the annual report shall be distributed. Each Track Committee may call committee meetings from time to time as deemed necessary by the Committee Chairman or the majority of the Track Committee. At least a twenty-four (24) hour notice shall be given for committee meetings, except in the event of an emergency, and all diligence shall be used to notify all committee members. 7.3 TERM OF OFFICE – Each Track Committee member shall have a regular term of one (1) year, but shall serve until the election of their successors. 7.4 VACANCIES – Vacancies, whether caused by death, resignation or removal of a Track Committee member shall be filled by a majority vote of the entire respective Track Committee of which that particular vacancy exists. 7.5 RESIGNATIONS – Any Track Committee member may resign at any time by delivering a written resignation letter to the Track Committee on which the member serves. 7.6 REMOVAL – Any Track Committee member may be removed at any time for cause, including gross or willful neglect of his or her duties or conduct derogatory to the best interests of the Track Committee on which he or she serves. The affirmative vote of a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the entire Track Committee on which the member serves shall be necessary to remove a member for cause. Any Track Committee member proposed removal, of both the time and place of the meeting at which the removal will be discussed. Every effort shall be made to notify said member of the time and place of the meeting. Such Track Committee member shall be entitled to appear at such meeting and be heard. 7.7 DUTIES – The duties of each Track Committee shall be to supervise the daily affairs of the Association at the respective racetrack to include, but not limited to, overseeing track conditions, entries, facilities, grounds, race conditions, purses, and communications with the track management and Stewards. It shall also be the duty of the Track Committee to appoint two (2) Track Committee members to serve on the Board of Directors. Each Track Committee shall so appoint said members to the Board of Directors at the first meeting held by the Track Committee after the Annual General Meeting of the respective race track, but said appointment shall be no later than the fifth (5th) week of each official racetrack meet. Eligibility to serve as a member of the Board of Directors shall be pursuant to Article IV herein. The Track Committee should be cognizant of matters that affect other Association members at other tracks in their decisions and should not knowingly involve the Association in litigation without approval of the Board of Directors. Each Track Committee shall appoint to the Board of Directors one (1) member who is duly licensed by the New Mexico State Racing Commission as a “Trainer” and one (1) member who is licensed by the New Mexico State Racing Commission as a “Owner” which said Owner-member is not currently licensed by the New Mexico State Racing Commission as a “Trainer”. 7.8 TRACK COMMITTEE OFFICERS – The principal officers of the Track Committee shall be a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and each respective Track Committee may deem such other officers as necessary. 7.9 SPECIAL MEETINGS – Special meetings may be called by the Chairman, the majority of the Track Committee, or members that elected that committee. A regular meeting must have a seventy-two (72) hour notice given to the membership prior to the meeting. A twenty-four (24) hour notice must be given for a meeting that has been voted as an emergency by the majority of the Track Committee. ARTICLE VIII. CORPORATE RECORDS 8.0 CORPORATE RECORDS – The Corporation shall keep complete books and records of accounts and minutes of proceedings of its members, Board of Directors, and Committees, and shall file an annual report with the State Corporation Commission as required by the Laws of the State of New Mexico. ARTICLE IX. DISSOSUTION 9.0 DISSOLUTION – At any special meeting the Association may elect to dissolve by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the active membership. The members may cast their votes in person or by written ballot received by the Executive Secretary prior to the time of said special meeting. In the event dissolution is voted, the vote of the majority of the members voting shall designate five members as trustees who, on behalf of the Association and within the time fixed by the members at the time of their designation or within any extension thereof, shall liquidate its assets and distribute them in accordance with the laws of New Mexico. ARTICALE X. STATUTORY AGENT 10.0 AGENT – The statutory agent upon whom process against the corporation may be served shall be Terry Walker or the current President of the New Mexico Horsemen’s Association, 217 Palomas Drive, N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108.
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State Board Meeting

Our July State Board meeting will be held Tuesday August 10^th, 2010 at 10:00 am at the State office in Albuquerque. The New Mexico Racing Commission meeting has been changed and will now meet on Monday August 16^th, 2010 at their office in Albuquerque.

Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/29/2010 11:22 AM | Add Comment

Information for Downs @ Alb

There will be walkers in service at Albuquerque, details pending. If you are going to run in Albuquerque please call the stall man before you move!!! Vance Mikkelson 505-620-9782. Downs @ Albuquerque 505-266-5555

Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/29/2010 9:46 AM | Add Comment

Service for DeeDee Wright

Our dear friend DeeDee Wright passed away. Services will be held Wednesday, August 4^th, 2010 at 1 pm at the chapel at Ruidoso Downs with Daryl Winter. If you have any stories with DeeDee please give them to the chaplain Daryl Winter or email them to us and we will pass them along.

Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/28/2010 2:18 PM | Add Comment

Note for Horsemen: July 22, 2010

Note for Horsemen:

Following are some notes regarding recent meetings of the Horsemen and of the New Mexico Racing Commission:

The NMHA voted in new officers for the upcoming year. Chairman is Gary Clements, Vice Chairman is Wayne Noel and Secretary Treasurer is Ron Applegate. Good luck to all the new officers and thanks to Terry Walker and Weldon Jenkins for their service as NMHA officers over the last 3 years. An updated list of Board Members with their addresses and phone numbers is attached.

NMRC meeting of July 21, 2010

The NMRC met in regular session, Wednesday, July 21, 2010. The following was done:

1. Approved the incoming simulcast signals for August 2010 for Ruidoso, ZIA, Sunray, Sunland and the DAA.

2. Approved the track racing officials, the stewards, state vet and auditors for the DAA. Oscar Herrera will be the new barn security person at the DAA. Dr. England was appointed State Vet and the stewards are slated to be Bobby Allison, Linda Salinas and Randy Blasic. Richard Lidberg will fill in for Mr. Blasic during the first 2 weeks of the DAA race meet which starts on August 14.

3. Approved the track race officials for ZIA Park.

4. Approved rule to require all licensees (pony persons, trainers, gate crew etc. ) that go up on the race track surface during either the races or during training hours to wear approved head gear and a flack jacket. We will be posting information where this equipment can be bought (hopefully at a discount) in next day or so. There will be no requirement of wearing a helmet or flack jacket off the racing surface. RULE GOES INTO EFFECT ON AUGUST 14, 2010. This rule should promote safety and have a positive effect regarding the on track liability insurance premiums of which the Horsemen pay ½.

5. Established a Committee including track management, Horsemen, Breeders and Racing Commission to discuss race days for2010. Horsemen will appoint their own reps. First meeting will be held on Monday, August 16, 2010 after regular NMRC meeting ends. Meeting to be held at DAA. Contact your local track committee or Pat Bingham at the NMHA office (505.266.7056) if you have questions or have an interest to be on the committee.

6. The Horsemen brought up the extreme need to replace the walker electrical outlets that were taken out at DAA by the State Fair due to EPA complaint about standing water and other concerns. Mr. Cook from the DAA and Expo New Mexico management have agreed to work on replacing the outlets as soon as possible. The NMHA will follow this matter closely to ensure that electricity is available for all walkers before the Horsemen move in.

7. Racing at Raton. NMRC postponed hearing on the Raton license pending the appointment of anon-Commission hearing officer. The hearing officer is to be appointed within 20 days. This development will significantly delay any action regarding Raton for some time. See attached article for more info.

8.. NMRC reduce the penalty issued to Pat Valenzuela for his actions during jockey strike at Sunray from a15 day suspension/$1,500 fine to a 1 day suspension, $400.00 fine.

9. RATIFIED THE USE OF AMICAR (amino caprioic acid) AS AN ADJUNCT BLEEDER MED TO BE USED ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH LASIX. SEE YOUR VET FOR DETAILS.EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

10. Created a policy that would allow a bucket and a sponge (no mouth washing syringes) in the saddling paddock. To start ASAP. Official date will be noticed on the overnight. Please read your overnights for further information.

At the NMRC Rules Committee held on July 20 the Committee decided to:

Recommend a rule that would allow for out of competition drug testing of all horses whose papers are in theracing office of a track that is running.

Recommended passage of a rule where an updated version of a cushioned crop would used for all TB races only. Tbs racing in QH races (measured in yards) would use the same crop at the QH and would not be affected by the rule.

Recommended passage of a pilot program to perform necropsies on up to 30 horses over the next several months that die as a result of racing. Both reasonable suspicion standards and random selection methods will beused to select horses that will undergo the procedure. Program to start at the DAA. Necropsy would be done the NM State Veterinarian (not a NMRC vet). In California all horses that die at a track are necropsied by the state to determine cause of death. Many other states do this as well.

NEWS FLASH: According to Surebet the hearing officers assigned to the Stolis Winner case have recommended that charges against the connections of Stolis Winner be dropped. See attached article from Surebet.

State Fire Marshalls visited all tracks over the past several weeks. NO COOKING WHATSOEVER will be allowed in the tack rooms at any track.

Jock Mount Increase: The NMHA Board extended a jock mount increase offer to the jockeys. The offer was rejected. See attached for further details.

Advisory Proposal from Horsemen’s Jock Mount Committee- Rejected by Jockey’s Guild on 7/21/2010

Purse	Win	Place	Show	4^th	Losing Mount
Up to $4,999	10%	$65	$55		$50
$5,000- 9,999	10%	$75	$60		$55
$10,000- 14,999	10%	5%	$70		$60
$15,000- 24,999	10%	5%	$80		$65
$25,000- 49,999	10%	5%	5%		$75
$50,000- 99,999	10%	5%	5%		$90
$100,000- up	10%	5%	5%	5%	$105

Current Jock Mount Fees

Purse	Win	Place	Show	Losing Mount
$2,000- 3,499	10%	$45	$40	$38
$3,500- 4,999	10%	$55	$45	$40
$5,000- 9,999	10%	$65	$50	$45
$10,000- 14,999	10%	5%	5%	$50
$15,000- 24,999	10%	5%	5%	$55
$25,000- 49,999	10%	5%	5%	$65
$50,000- 99,999	10%	5%	5%	$80
$100,000- up	10%	5%	5%	$105

The NMHA held an all Committee meeting in Albuquerque on July 20, 2010. A good number of Horsemen attended. Ex-Representative John Sanchez, GOP candidate for Lt. Governor spoke on behalf of Governor Candidate Susana Martinez and himself. Mr. Sanchez made himself available for questions after he completed his comments. The Honorable Diane Denish, Lt. Governor of NM, and candidate for Governor also appeared at the event. She also made herself available for questions by the Horsemen that were present at the meeting. Our lobbyist John Lee Thompson will be securing a number of voter registration applications that will be passed out to Horsemen at RUI, ZIA and the DAA. We need to register to vote and get out the vote this year so that our voices are heard.

If you have any questions or comments, please call Pat Bingahm at505.266.7056. E-mail is binghampe@yahoo.com. Website is www.newmexicohorsemen.com.

SureBet Racing News

Press Release

Moldenhauer Blocks New Mexico Racing Commission

ALBUQUERQUE-July 21, 2010 -Canadian Michael Moldenhauer has succeeded, for now, in preventing the State Racing Commission from revoking his license to operate a racino in Raton.

The Racing Commission on Wednesday had no choice but to approve a request from Moldenhauer's attorney that a ``non-commission member'' conduct a disciplinary hearing for Moldenhauer.

The Racing Commission had scheduled the disciplinary hearing as part of its monthly meeting, and all indications were the Commission would pull Moldenhauer's license. That's what the Gaming Control Board did earlier this year in regard to Moldenhauer's gaming license.

But before the Racing Commission could take any action, attorney Sam Bregman pointed out that state racing laws provide that Moldenhauer can request that an independent individual-more than likely an attorney or judge-be named to hear Moldenhauer's case.

``According to the rules, I think we're entitled to that,'' Bregman told the five Racing Commissioners.

The Commission's attorney, Assistant Attorney General Tania Maestas, conceded that Moldenhauer had the right to ask for an independent hearing officer.

The Raton racino project has been plagued by numerous problems, ranging from construction delays to questions over Moldenhauer's finances. As of now, work on a temporary casino (large tent) remains unfinished and little, if any, work has been done to get a racing surface and grandstand in place.

This spring the Gaming Control Board revoked Moldenhauer's license on grounds he had failed to meet certain conditions.

In terms of his racing license, Moldenhauer could lose it for failing to conduct a live race meet starting this past Memorial Day. When he was awarded the racing license more than a year ago, one of the conditions for his getting the license was that Raton would have a 60-day live meet starting on Memorial Day.

Moldenhauer's loss of his gaming license also would constitute a violation of a condition under which he obtained the racing license.

The latest legal maneuver by Moldenhauer insures more delays in the quest to an answer on whether Moldenhauer remains a part of the La Mesa Park project. Numerous Raton residents and city officials made the 400-mile roundtrip to Albuquerque and showed up at Wednesday's meeting wearing red T-shirts that read: ``Return Racing To Raton.''

If they were hoping for an answer to whether horse racing will again be part of their community's lifeblood, they didn't get it. The latest delay also didn't please the Racing Commission members.

``I'm very disappointed that we're not getting closer to a resolution,'' said Commissioner Eddie Fowler. ``This is not fair to the people of Raton and it's not fair to the racing industry in any way, shape or form.''

Now it's up to the Racing Commission to select the independent presiding officer. Bregman will then have the option to challenge the Commission's choice.

As Fowler noted: ``He could drag it out for how long?''

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Hearing officers recommend dismissal in Stolis Winner case

By PETE HERRERA

ALBUQUERQUE-Stolis Winner is a lot closer to being reinstated as the winner of the 2008 All American Futurity.

A three-member panel of hearing officers has recommended that Stolis Winner's disqualification because of a positive test for caffeine be set aside. The panel also recommends that other disciplinary rulings issued against the horse's trainer, Heath Taylor, be dismissed.

The panel's recommendation also means Stolis Winner's owner, Jerry Windham, would get to keep the winner's purse of $1 million.

The recommendation by the three-member panel will now go to the State Racing Commission. The Racing Commission can accept or reject the recommendation, but historically, the Commission has gone along with recommendations by hearing officers.

Urine and blood samples taken from Stolis Winner after the All American showed traces of caffeine in his system-a violation under New Mexico's zero tolerance policy for banned substances.

A board of stewards in January 2009 disqualified Stolis Winner and ordered that the purse for the $1.9 million futurity be redistributed. Taylor was suspended for six months and fined $1,500.

The penalties and purse distribution order have been on hold as Taylor appealed the board of stewards' decision. In May, the three-member panel of hearing officers (attorneys Bob McNeill and Robert Collins and former Appeals Court Judge Joe Alarid) heard testimony from Taylor, Windham, chemists, veterinarians and others.

Taylor's attorneys, Billy Blackburn and Cody Kelley, argued that the caffeine found in Stolis Winner was the result of environmental contamination, possibly from food or drink items that were present in the test barn area on the day of the big race. Another possibility, said Blackburn and Kelley, was that the contamination resulted from Stolis Winner's contact with humans before and after the race.

The three hearing officers agreed with that argument.

``There is convincing and substantial evidence of caffeine contamination to which Stolis Winner was exposed that is sufficient to rebut the ... evidence that caffeine was administered to the horse,'' the panel said in its recommendation.

The panel also said Taylor's attorneys had successfully rebutted the state's evidence that a ``prohibited drug,'' chemical or other substance had been given to Stolis Winner prior to the race.

In their decision, the hearing officers noted that the New Mexico Horse Racing Act instructs the Racing Commission to make sure that horse racing in the state is conducted ``with fairness.''

``A finding of a violation in this case in the context of the substantial evidence in the record would violate this legislative mandate and permit an injustice,'' the hearing officers stated.

The case is far from over and legal challenges from the owners of the runner-up horse, Jet Black Patriot, are pending in Texas. But for Taylor and Windham, the recommendation by the three hearing officers triggered a sense of relief, elation and vindication.

``They found there was absolutely no violation whatsoever and there should be no penalty,'' Taylor told SureBet in a telephone interview. ``It's what I believed in my heart and thought from the first day. It took a long time. The frustration and financial devastation has been great, but the system in this instance worked.''

``I don't know how to describe the relief I feel,'' Windham told SureBet from his home in Texas. ``It's something we have been carrying around for almost two years.''

Taylor hopes the recommendation will help Stolis Winner, his connections and the All American Futurity move forward.

``I would hope the Racing Commission would accept their recommendation and restore some justice to the horse, all the connections and the race,'' Taylor said. ``I think it's a very good day for horse racing because it (the disqualification) drew so much negativity. That these people believed there was no violation puts a lot of integrity back into the race and into the horse racing industry.''

Pete Herrera is a former AP sportswriter and now freelance journalist who covered sports and news for 39 years. His credits include four Summer Olympics and coverage of 40 All American Futurities from 1968 to 2008.

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Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/22/2010 10:24 AM | Add Comment

Rainbow Derby and Rainbow Futurity Qualifiers

The Qualifiers for the 46^thrunning of the Grade 1 Rainbow Derby on Saturday July 24^th.

Qualified Position	Name	Time	Owner	Trainer
1	Love Samba	20.996	Jim Pitts	Blane Wood
2	Smokey Stone	21.034	John L. & Douglas May	Fred Danley
3	Streakin Down	21.087	Ed Melzer	Eddie Willis
4	First Klas Fred	21.159	Denis & Julie Schoenhofer	Mike Joiner
5	Favorite Cartel	21.186	R.D. Hubbard, Jim Helzer, Paul Jones, & Thompson Racing	Paul Jones
6	Swingin Daddyo	21.197	Debra Gotovac	Bradley Bolen
7	Plain Azoom	21.201	DP Racing	Carlos Sedillo
8	Sir Seth	21.224	Rodney Christiansen	Blane Wood
9	Jess So Sixy	21.226	Robert Williams	Wes Giles
10	Hoponthewagon	21.294	Double Eagle Ranch	Chip Woolley

The Qualifiers for the 47^th running of the Grade 1Rainbow Futurity on Saturday, July 25^th.

Qualified Position	Name	Time	Owner	Trainer
1	Americam Runaway	19.428	Sammy & Johnny Martinez and Bobby Cox	Paul Jones
2	Hes Too Icy For Me	19.491	Delores & Robert Gerhardt	Carlos Sedillo
3	Llano Teller	19.548	Wootan Racing & Reed Land and Cattle Company	Heath Reed
4	This Corona Is Cold	19.570	Alejandro Moya	Luis Villafranco
5	Bodacious Dash	19.581	Jim Pitts	Blane Wood
6	Classy Nicole	19.621	Jimmy Harrel & Paul Jones	Paul Jones
7	Rock N Zoom	19.623	Reed Land and Cattle Company	Heath Reed
8	Miss Barbara Allen	19.660	Tom Neff	Jamie Zamora
9	Quik Corona	19.688	Garlyn Shelton	Paul Jones
10	Dreams Fly Bye	19.690	Steve McIntyre	Paul Jones

Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/19/2010 10:36 AM | Add Comment

Update for All Committe Meeting Tomorrow

Due to unfortunate circumstances, Susana Martinez will not be able to make the all committee meeting tomorrow. In her place will be Republican candidate for Lt. Governor John Sanchez.

Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/19/2010 9:12 AM | Add Comment

Information on All Committee Meeting

Follow up:The all committee meeting on July 20^th,2010 to begin at 10:00 am at the MCM Elegante Hotel on 2020 Menual Blvd,Albuquerque, NM 87107. The candidates for governor will be making appearances. Susana Martinez will be there from about 10:30 to 11:00 and Diane Denish from 1:30- 2:00.

See you all there.

Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/13/2010 10:27 AM | Add Comment

Horse Trailer For Sale

2007 Bison with slide and 12 ft living quarters. Hardly been used. Loaded with everything need to sell. call 505 6321566

Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/12/2010 11:38 AM | Add Comment

Downs @ Albuquerque Stall List

Albuquerque Stall List

Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/6/2010 10:41 AM | Add Comment

Horse trailer for Sale

Horsemen, from time to time we get requests to place ads on the blog for members. The following ad is being placed on behalf of one of our NMHA members. If it is successful (acceptable to our members, in good taste etc.) we may create an area on the blog where ads may be placed. Please let us know what you think. kirsten.nmha@yahoo.com or call Leslie at 505.266.7056.

Here goes: "6 horse, goose neck slant trailer, $3,500 or consider trade for smaller trailer. call 505-280-2892 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm."

Thanks for your consideration.

Posted by Pat Bingham at 7/6/2010 10:27 AM | Add Comment

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