NM socialist group mobilizes opposition to new stadium at NM State Fairgrounds

The Albuquerque Party for Socialism and Liberation says the public needs more say in the fairgrounds redevelopment and new stadium.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 534

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A socialist group headquartered across the street from the New Mexico State Fairgrounds launched a campaign Saturday opposed to a new state-funded stadium, saying roughly $70 million earmarked for the project could be better spent elsewhere.

The Albuquerque Party for Socialism and Liberation’s town hall event featured presentations from the group’s organizers who said the redevelopment at the fairgrounds risks displacing low-income communities for a taxpayer-funded stadium that will do little for the surrounding …

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