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@nmt.edu 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.
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
Monday- Friday: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm
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
Memberships are available for purchase at the M Mountain Mall. We offer 1-month and 1-year memberships for individuals and families.
Our fee structure can be found 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 to pause the membership until their return.
A 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.
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:
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.
