Baseball

The Albuquerque Isotopes play 72 home games as part of the Pacific Coast League in their stadium, Isotopes Park. Tickets range in price from $6 to $24. For information, contact tel. 505/924-2255; www.albuquerquebaseball.com. Isotopes Park is at 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE. Take I-25 south of town to Avenida Cesar Chavez and go east; the stadium is at the intersection of Avenida Cesar Chavez and University Boulevard.

Basketball

The University of New Mexico team, The Lobos, plays an average of 16 home games from late November to early March. Capacity crowds cheer the team at the 17,121-seat University Arena (fondly called "The Pit") at University and Stadium boulevards. For tickets and information, call tel. 505/925-LOBO (925-5626; www.golobos.com).

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 [925-5626] (www.golobos.com).

Hockey

The New Mexico Scorpions play in the Western Professional Hockey League. Their home is at the Rio Rancho Events Center, 3001 Civic Center, Rio Rancho (tel. 505/881-7825; www.scorpionshockey.com).

Horse Racing

The Downs at Albuquerque Racetrack and Casino, New Mexico State Fairgrounds (505/266-5555 for post times; www.abqdowns.com) is near Lomas and Louisiana boulevards NE. Racing and betting -- on thoroughbreds and quarter horses -- take place August 16 through November 16 (including the New Mexico State Fair in Sept). The Downs has a glass-enclosed grandstand and exclusive club seating. General admission is free. Simulcast racing happens year-round daily, except Christmas. The 340-slot casino is open daily 10am to 2am, with drinks and dining in the Jockey Club. Note: The Downs is planning to move east of Albuquerque, so call before setting out.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.