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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 30, 2026
Albuquerque, NM – Tradition and culture go hand in hand with baseball as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) sponsors our second Native American Heritage Night with the Albuquerque Isotopes on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and gametime is at 6:35 p.m. This will be a night of family fun for everyone highlighting local Indigenous culture with authentic cultural performances and an exclusive themed giveaway.
In collaboration between the Albuquerque Isotopes and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the first 2,500 fans will receive a Pueblo pottery style hat designed by Brittney Juancho from Isleta Pueblo who made a pattern of the floral, rain, Earth, and Sky elements to bring balance and a striking visual to the hat.
The Isotopes players will wear specialty Native American Heritage jerseys designed in partnership with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and renowned potter Evone “Snowflake” Martinez from Pueblo de San Ildefonso and Pueblo de Cochiti. The club will also sell the limited-edition Native American Heritage jerseys exclusively in the Pro Shop during Native American Heritage Night with 10 percent of sales going to the Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts, supporting Pueblo student artists.
“This night is about supporting the future generations of artists,” said IPCC’s President and CEO, Monique Fragua. “As IPCC celebrates our 50th year anniversary, we are honored to help make an impact by highlighting Native American art and culture on and off the field.”
The Isotopes will also hold an online auction of signed game-worn Native American Heritage jerseys with proceeds benefitting the Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts. The auction will begin at 5:30 pm on Saturday, August 8 and end at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12. An Orbit signed jersey and one team-autographed jersey and baseball will also be featured in the auction. Click here for auction link.
Full promotional schedule for Saturday, August 8:
• Native American Heritage specialty hat giveaway, presented and designed by the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (first 2,500 fans)
• Native American dance performances throughout the game
• Post-Game Fireworks Show, presented by the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
• Kids Fun Run (weather permitting)
Click here to download photos and video of the specialty hat and jersey.
For more information, please contact:
Forest Stulting
Albuquerque Isotopes
Manager, Public Relations
Cell: (864) 423-7566
Email: fstulting@abqisotopes.com
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Founded in 1976 by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center located in the historic 19 Pueblos District. The mission of the IPCC Campus is to serve as a gathering place where Pueblo culture is celebrated through creative and cultural experiences while providing economic opportunities to Pueblo and local communities. Visitors can learn fascinating history, shop for Native jewelry and art, watch a cultural dance, hear Native languages and experience the flavors of traditional and contemporary Native cuisine. To learn more, please visit: www.indianpueblo.org.