New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced a call for measures to ensure drug-free horse racing in the state. The Governor’s call for action comes after a series of reports of horses testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs at racetracks throughout the state.
The Governor’s office has stated that the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing is unacceptable and must be addressed in order to protect the integrity of the sport. The Governor’s office has also noted that the use of drugs in horse racing can have serious consequences, including injury or death to the horses involved.
In response to the Governor’s call for action, the New Mexico Racing Commission has proposed a number of measures to ensure drug-free horse racing in the state. These measures include increased testing and enforcement of existing regulations, as well as increased penalties for those found to be in violation of the rules. The Commission has also proposed a new rule that would require all horses competing in races in New Mexico to be tested for performance-enhancing drugs prior to competing.
In addition to the Racing Commission’s proposed measures, Governor Lujan Grisham has also called for increased education and awareness about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing. The Governor’s office has noted that it is important for all involved in the sport to understand the risks associated with using performance-enhancing drugs and to take appropriate steps to ensure that all horses competing in races are drug-free.
The Governor’s call for action is an important step towards ensuring drug-free horse racing in New Mexico. By increasing testing and enforcement of existing regulations, as well as increasing penalties for those found to be in violation of the rules, the Racing Commission and Governor’s office are taking steps to ensure that all horses competing in races in New Mexico are drug-free and that the sport is conducted with the highest levels of integrity.
