New Mexico United Stadium Proposal | The Line
November 22, 2019 – The New Mexico United professional soccer team broke attendance records in their inaugural season, renewing interest in the building of a possible permanent stadium somewhere in downtown Albuquerque. Team representatives recently presented a proposal to lawmakers laying out the potential economic impact of a stadium. Host Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists weigh the pros and cons, and also discuss potential locations for a new stadium.
Line Panelists:
Michael Bird, public health consultant
Dede Feldman, former State Senator
Tom Garrity, The Garrity Group PR
H. Diane Snyder, former State Senator
For Further Reading:
Lawmakers Hear Pitch for Soccer Stadium in Albuquerque – Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico Lawmakers Discuss Building Future Soccer Stadium – Associated Press
NM United Tells Legislators About Need for Their Own Stadium – New Mexico Political Report
Talks for New Stadium in Albuquerque; Would You Pay For It? – KOAT