'Topes Extend Broadcast Relationship

The Albuquerque Isotopes and Citadel Broadcasting have extended their working partnership an additional five years, meaning 610 The Sports Animal will continue to be the primary radio home of the 'Topes through the 2015 season.

"Fans have been able to enjoy Isotopes games on Citadel stations from our first year in 2003 and we're excited to continue what has been a great relationship," said Isotopes General Manager John Traub. "Given the breadth and power of the Citadel stations not only in Albuquerque, but throughout New Mexico, it's a relationship that means a lot to our success."

"The Isotopes are a key element of our local sports programming on KNML and we are excited to renew this multi year agreement, a year ahead of schedule," said Citadel General Manager Milt McConnell. "Albuquerque loves the Isotopes and is one of the key reasons why 610 The Sports Animal has been in the sports broadcasting business and an ESPN affiliate for fifteen years now."

Albuquerque opens its season tonight when they take on the Oklahoma City RedHawks, Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, at 6:05 PM. All the action can be heard live on 610 The Sports Animal beginning with the Isotopes Pre-Game Show starting at 5:50 PM.

Most of the Isotopes games can be found on 610-AM KNML The Sports Animal, with weekday afternoon games broadcast on 1050-AM KTBL. All 144 games this season will once again be called by 'Topes radio broadcaster Robert Portnoy, who is entering his fifth season calling all the Isotopes action.

Citadel Broadcasting operates seven New Mexico radio stations: 770 KKOB AM, 610 KNMLAM ,1050 KTBL AM, 92.3 KRST FM, 93.3 KKOB FM, 99.5 KMGA FM and 103.3 KDRF-FM.