Suburban Extended Stay (NM129)
2401 Wellesley Drive, Albuquerque, NM, US, 87107
- Phone: (505) 883-8888
- Fax: (505) 883-2830
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Spectator Sports
Baseball
The Albuquerque Isotopes play 72 home games as part of the Pacific Coast League in their new stadium, Isotopes Park. Tickets range in price from $5 to $10. For information, contact tel. 505/924-2255) at University and Stadium boulevards. For tickets and information, call tel. 505/925-Lobo.
Football
The UNM Lobos football team plays a September-to-November season, usually with five home games, at the 30,000-seat University of New Mexico Stadium, opposite both Albuquerque Sports Stadium and University Arena at University and Stadium boulevards. For tickets and information call tel. 505/925-Lobo.
Hockey
The New Mexico Scorpions play in the Western Professional Hockey League. Their home is at the Rio Rancho Events Center, Rio Rancho (tel. 505/881-7825).
Horse Racing
The Downs at Albuquerque Racetrack and Casino, New Mexico State Fairgrounds (tel. 505/266-5555 for post times), is near Lomas and Louisiana boulevards NE. Racing and betting -- on thoroughbreds and quarter horses -- take place on weekends from April to July and during the State Fair in September. The Downs has a glass-enclosed grandstand and exclusive club seating. General admission is free. Seasonal live horse racing takes place March through June and during the New Mexico State Fair. Simulcast racing happens year-round daily. The 300-slot casino is open daily noon to 2 am, with a buffet for $10.