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Recreation and Wellness Center

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NMT Recreation and Well-Being Center

Holiday Hours: Effective: Monday 11/24/25-11/30/25

Monday & Tuesday: 6AM-10PM

Wednesday: 6AM-8PM

Thursday & Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9AM-5PM

Sunday: 11AM-7PM

General Information:

Main Office Hours during the summer semester: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
SAFETY COURSE for use of the bouldering wall: Students ($5.00) and non-students ($15.00) must take the safety course. Register with Scott at scott.roberts@0563csj.com and purchase the course HERE.
Locker rental is $15.00 for 1 year. Pay HERE. A gym staff member will assist you with your locker combination once you have paid.
Faculty and Staff Regstration Form for Gym Only and Combo Registration
Faculty and Staff Registration Form for Swim Center Registration
Gym memberships must be purchased online. Payments are no longer accepted in person. The Gym's store front can be found here: NMIMT M-Mountain Mall
Single Day Passes are available. The fee for a single day is $5.00. Must bring exact CASH.

Current Recreation and Well-Being Hours Effective Monday 8/18/2025

Monday- Thursday: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm

Friday: 6AM-9PM

Saturdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sundays: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Policies & Procedures

Recreation and Well-Being Center policies were developed to assist in providing a safe and healthy environment for our patrons and employees.

By using the Recreation and Well-Being facilities, patrons agree to abide by these policies. Failure to comply may result in suspension or revocation of facility access.

Membership & Facility Access

As part of our updated policy, all NMT Full-time Regular and Temporary Full-time Employees and Retirees are now required to purchase an annual gym membership to access the facility. Employees will register through payroll deduction and retirees may purchase their membership on the M Mountain Mall.

Recreation & Wellbeing Center Only

Annual

Individual

$189.00

Annual

Family

$328.65

26 pay periods

$7.27

per pay periods

$12.64

per pay periods

20 pay periods

$9.49

per pay periods

$16.43

per pay periods

Swim Center Only

Annual

Individual

$231

Annual

Family

$367.50

26 pay periods

$8.88

per pay periods

$14.13

per pay periods

20 pay periods

$11.55

per pay periods

$18.38

per pay periods

Recreation & Wellbeing Center and Swim Center Combo

Annual

Individual

$291

Annual

Family

$515.55

26 pay periods

$11.19

per pay periods

$19.83

per pay periods

20 pay periods

$14.54

per pay periods

$25.78

per pay periods

Please note: Employees may only opt out of the membership after completing one full year. Early cancellations are not permitted.
Memberships for community and NMT Retirees are available for purchase at the M Mountain Mall.
No refunds will be issued for unused memberships.
If a patron is scheduled for surgery or a medical procedure that prevents facility use, notification is required prior to the procedure and a medical note from a licensed physcian is required to pause the membership until their return.
A faculty and staff ID magnetic stripe card is required for building entry.
Patrons must scan in at the front desk EACH TIME they enter the facility.
NMT ID Cards are required for students and staff. Other members will be provided with an appropriate card for check-in purposes.
Guest passes can be purchased for $5 cash only.
Individuals 14 years old and under are not permitted to use the weight room or gymnasiums unless accompanied by a responsible adult (18 years or older).
Recreation Staff reserve the right to remove patrons from the premises and/or suspend their access if their behavior poses a risk to their own safety, the safety of others and the well-being of staff.
Any matter requiring removal from the premises may result in a referral to the Dean of Students or Campus Police.

Facility Closures

Facilities may be closed or have modified hours during:
- University holidays and breaks
- Scheduled maintenance
- Staff training sessions
- Special events
- Natural Disasters

Locker Rooms

Locker rooms are available for all patrons.
Patrons should not leave unsecured items unattended.
Lockers are available for rent for 1 year—please see the front desk for details.
Hair dyeing or bleaching is NOT permitted in the locker rooms.
Shaving of hair in showers or over sinks is NOT permitted in locker rooms
Photography and videotaping are strictly prohibited in the facility.

Patron Expectations & Conduct

Patrons must follow staff instructions at all times.
Any injuries, accidents, or incidents must be reported to staff immediately.
Disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the facility and/or loss of access privileges.
The following items and substances are strictly prohibited in the gym and on the Athletic Field: glass containers, alcohol, tabaco, marijuana products (including vaping and e-cigarettes), footwear that may damage dloors or create safety hazards, such as cleats, boots, sandals, or bare feet.
To ensure safety, hygiene, and facility maintenance, the following attire is required: Footwear (closed-toe, non-marking athletic shoes ONLY); Tops (shirts, tank tops must be worn at all times); Bottoms (athletic shorts, leggings, or sweatpants are required).

Weight Room Equipment Use & Etiquette

Re-rack weights and return all equipment to its designated place after use.
Share equipment by allowing others to “work-in” between sets.
Avoid stepping or standing on weight benches.
Wipe down equipment after use with provided cleaning supplies.

Equipment Check-Out

Informal recreation equipment (e.g., basketballs, volleyballs, racquetball equipment) may be available for check-out at the front desk with a valid students, staff/faculty, or gym ID card.
Formal recreation equipment (e.g., volleyball nets, poles, crash pads, and scoreboard) must be reserved and checked out with Director or Assistant Director.

Group Reservations & Sports Clubs

Gymnasium and/or Athletic Field - NMT Group reservations must go through the main office. Organized practices, leagues, or events are NOT permitted without prior authorization from the Recreation and Well-Being Department.
Recreation and Well-Being programs, special events, and approved reservations have priority use of gymnasiums and athletic fields.
Gymnasium Reservations must be for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 3 hours, up to three times per week.
The gymnasiums and athletic field are available to rent. For rental fees, contact the Recreation and Well-Being office.
Unauthorized field marking is not allowed. Only Recreation and Well-Being staff are permitted to line the athletic fields.
Any individual or group that damages the fields due to unauthorized field lining will be financially responsible for repairs and barred from future use of the facility.

Beer Garden

The Beer Garden is open only during special events and operates under specific guidelines. For more information, contact the Recreation and Well-Being Department.
Alcohol must remain within the designated Beer Garden area at all times.
ID verification is required for all patrons purchasing or consuming alcohol.
Proper disposal of alcoholic beverages is required before leaving the Beer Garden.
Food is allowed inside the Beer Garden.

Department Mission

The NMT Recreation and Well-Being Center program shares in the educational mission of the university by offering opportunities to experience personal growth, social development, improve physical and mental health, and to develop lifetime leisure skills for a healthier lifestyle. The department organizes, administers, and promotes a broad program of competitive, recreational, and educational activities for students, faculty, and staff members at New Mexico Tech.

Equipment Checkout

NMT Recreation and Well-Being Center

The Rec and Well-Being Center comprises two large multipurpose gymnasiums, a newly renovated weight and fitness room, a new training bouldering wall, one racquetball court, and one squash court. Additional recreational areas include a large, multi-use athletic field, multi-use turf court, and a sand volleyball pit.

Students, employees, and members of the Socorro community can use Tech’s athletic facilities. A valid student, faculty or staff identification card OR member magnetic swipe card is required for entry to the Rec and Well-Being Center. Everyone must swipe in before using the facility. Full-time students and NMT employees are eligible to receive passes for their spouse and dependent children (between the ages of 12 and 21). If a membership card is lost or stolen, a replacement swipe card is $10. Fees for Rec and Well-Being Center use are identified below:

REC CENTER FEE SCHEDULE

COMBO REC CENTER AND POOL

Students, faculty and staff as well as Socorro community members are encouraged to take part in intramural sports which are held year round. Socorro community members must have a current gym membership to play in any league.

If a student is interested in developing a specific sporting skill or interested in participating in a higher level of competition, the Recreation and Well-Being Sports Clubs program can provide just that!

Employment

The department employees a handful of students every semester. The positions include; gym/weight room attendants, referees for soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball AND score keepers for various sports.