City Floats Soccer Stadium Deal For Balloon Fiesta Park

Albuquerque is closer than ever to getting its first pro-level soccer stadium. Plans were recently announced that New Mexico United will lease about seven acres from the City of Albuquerque to build a stadium on land at Balloon Fiesta Park, with promises not to interfere with ballooning in the area. Team owner Peter Trevisani, and Director of Communications and Fan Experience, David Weise Carl, join Chris and Gabby to discuss the 30-year lease agreement, its potential impact on the area and economy, as well as stadium build plans so far. What can fans and neighbors expect? How big will the stadium be? See renderings of the stadium and read the current lease agreement here.

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