Sports
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, having derived their name from The Simpsons episode "Hungry Hungry Homer", which involves the Springfield Isotopes baseball team considering relocating to Albuquerque. Prior to 2002, the Albuquerque Dukes served as the city's minor league team, having played at the Albuquerque Sports Stadium. The stadium was torn down to make room for the current Isotopes Park.
| Club | Sport | League | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Isotopes | Baseball | AAA PCL | Isotopes Park | 12,500 |
| New Mexico Mustangs | Ice hockey | NAHL | Santa Ana Star Center | 7,500 |
| University of New Mexico Lobos | NCAA Division I FBS Football | Mountain West Conference | University Stadium | 42,000 |
| University of New Mexico Lobos (men and women) | NCAA Division I Basketball | Mountain West Conference | The Pit | 17,126 |
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