January 21st, 2026

State and track officials announced this week that Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico will not host the 2026 racing season. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren breaks down how severe weather events over the last few years led to the decision. A winter storm is expected to hit the state later this week, with some areas possibly staying below freezing through Monday. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports ERCOT officials say the energy grid is ready for it.