Officials again delay New Mexico racing decision

For the second time in a month, New Mexico regulators have delayed a decision on awarding the state’s sixth and final license for a horse racetrack and casino.

The Racing Commission met behind closed doors for about three hours Friday before announcing it would be putting off a decision on the advice of the state attorney general’s office.

At issue is a petition filed in district court by one of the companies vying for the license. The company is seeking a temporary injunction, saying the commission hasn’t done enough to study the issue.

Chairman Ray Willis says the commission is frustrated that it can’t move forward. He says the panel still is committed to awarding the license once it gets approval to act from the attorney general’s office or once a judge rules on the court petition.