If it’s the beginning of the season, it’s time for the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) to make the annual rent payment to the city. This year’s check: $1,371,412.73.
Each year the Isotopes present a check to the City of Albuquerque and Mayor Richard Berry during the Opening Night festivities held at city-owned Isotopes Park. The payment represents the basic rent sum plus surcharge amounts paid by the team to the city, per the ballpark lease.