Burro races honor Old West history and hinge on a delicate partnership between runner and beast of burden. Burros, a Spanish-derived word for donkeys and their wild cousins, must carry a saddle ...

Burro Racing Wins Over Runners in Backcountry Ode to Mining History CERRILLOS, N.M. (AP) — Backcountry runners are embracing the physical and emotional challenge of racing with pack burros that ...

CERRILLOS, N.M. (AP) — Backcountry runners are embracing the physical and emotional challenge of racing with pack burros that don't always move at their pace. Burro races honor Old West history ...