Thanks for the reply! Your assumption is correct - the item (baby "pack n play" gizmo thing) is slightly too large for a carry-on and has some metal poles for assembly, so unfortunately I don't think going through security and gate checking is an option. FYI I wouldn't need to re-check the bag in Houston at all. If I could get it at baggage claim in Houston I could leave the entire bag with friends and not have to re-check it to ABQ. But it sounds like that might not make a difference, unless, as you mentioned. "They MAY be able to tag the one bag to have a final destination that is your layover city." Probably won't risk it though - thanks!
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