Let's Talk About The NM United Stadium Proposal

Let’s Talk New Mexico 8/12 8am: If you’ve seen black and gold T-shirts, jerseys, and flags around Albuquerque, you’ve seen fans of New Mexico United. The professional soccer team has been generating excitement in our state since the team was first announced in 2018, and their home games at Isotopes Park are almost always sold out. Recently New Mexico United and the City of Albuquerque released a proposal for a new 10,000 - 12,000 seat stadium to serve as the home of the team. The cost? An estimated $65-$75 million dollars. The location? That is to be determined. So far, the city’s preferred sites are in downtown Albuquerque: 2nd Street and Iron Avenue, or Coal Avenue and Broadway Boulevard. While fans of the team are excited about the new plans, many people who live in these areas are not very happy with the suggestions. On this week’s Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’re going to take on the big questions about the United Arena. Do we need a new stadium and at what price? How can the team and