A few years ago the City of Albuquerque spent $235,000 for turf (in Rio Rancho) for the Duke City Gladiators. The team folded and a new arena team by a different name now plays at State owned Tingley Coliseum. What happened to the old turf? Let’s just say it has been “repurposed.” As the City struggles with overspending it is worth highlighting some of the many ways in which wasteful spending has happened. Check out the story here:
Say what you will about Mayor Tim Keller, but he’s a savvy politician. On the very same day as the KOAT story came out he had this video touting the “new” turf in the play area at Isotopes Park.
