State of New Mexico Still Backs Imus's Charity Horse Race

Santa Fe, N.M.--"The troubles of fired radio shock jock Don Imus won't affect state support of a horse race along the old Santa Fe Trail this fall that will benefit Imus' ranch for ill children.

The head of the New Mexico Sports Authority, Dennis Latta, said the state isn't going to turn its back on the project because of what happened with Imus. The authority is a race partner, helping with logistics.

Imus was fired from his radio show last week after using a racial slur to refer to the Rutgers women's basketball team."

• I don't agree that's why he was fired. He was fired due to a lack of management.

"The 500-mile endurance horse race from Santa Fe to Independence, Mo., is slated for September.

Proceeds go to the Imus Ranch near Santa Fe, where youngsters with cancer and other illnesses spend time during the summer."

AP Story, krqe.com News 13 website

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