ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With warmer temperatures finally appearing to be consistent here in the metro, local kids got out to the baseball field and celebrated some newly completed renovations. The Altamont Field recently underwent renovations that gave the field artificial turf and a 20-foot outfield fence, making a safer playing environment for young athletes.
A landscaper at the field Saturday said it’s important to make sure kids have access to top-notch facilities. “I played baseball, you play on a crappy field and it’s horrible; the ball bouncing up and smacking you in the face. Here, you got turf in the infield and good grown grass in the outfield. It’s really nice. I think they did a really great job,” said landscaper Manual Montaño.
County officials say a playground and a new parking lot on the park’s east side are in design, and they are expecting to have construction start this summer.