NMT Swimming Center
Pool Party Reservation
Current Rentals as of 6/10/26
June 19th 8AM-12PM (Stingray Swim Meet)
June 20th 4PM-5PM
June 27th 8AM-12PM (Stingray Swim Meet)
July 5th 4PM-7PM
July 10 7:30PM-8:30PM
July 11th 5PM-8PM
July 14th 7:30PM-9PM
July 15th 7:30PM-8:30PM
July 16th 7:30PM-9PM
JUly 19th Time TBD Banquet Stingray
July 21st 7:30PM-9PM
July 23rd 7:30PM-8:30PM
July 31st 5PM-7Pm Chile Kids Tri
Aug 1st 7AM-11AM Chile Adult Tri
Contact: janice.pino@nmt.edu with questions or concerns
Swim Center Information
Rates for Daily Use:
Day Pass Adults 18+: $5 per day no longer offer $3 daily senior rate
Senior Water Aerobics: $4 (8AM-9AM) Per Day
Kids 17 and younger: Swim for free
Facility Rental
Pool Rental Fee: $110.00 per hour (2 lifeguards = 50 swimmers) for all groups. For 51-74 swimmers, an additional $30 is required. For 75 - 100 swimmers, an additional $65 is required. If the group is over 100 swimmers, contact Amanda Saenz for pricing.
Times are available based on staff and facility availability
Individuals wishing to rent the swimming pool must complete a NMT Swim Center Rental Form
Send the form mentioned above to Amanda Saenz Or drop it off at the Recreation and Well-Being Department at New Mexico Tech, 801
Leroy Place, Socorro NM 87801.
For more detailed information please contact Amanda Saenz at (575) 835-5852.
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Swim Lesson Information
Session 2
Opens Friday June 19th - Closes Thursday June 25th
Swim Lessons Session 2 Registration
Current Swim Center Hours
Tuesday-Friday:
6 am – 8 am: Lap Swim *first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to swimmers who reserve lanes by phone call
8 am – 9 am: Senior H2O Aerobics (2 lap lanes)
9 am – 11 am: Swim Lessons
11 am – 2 pm: Lap Swim *first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to swimmers who reserve lanes by phone call
2 pm - 6 pm: Open Swim (2 -3 lap lanes open)
Saturday
11 am – 2 pm: Lap Swim *first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to swimmers who reserve lanes by phone call
2 pm – 6 pm: Open Swim (2-3 lap lanes open)
Sundays
11 am- 2 pm: Lap Swim *first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to swimmers who reserve lanes by phone call
2 pm- 6 pm: Open Swim (2-3 Lap Lanes open)
Lap Lane 50 Meter Swim: (Every hour of Reservation)
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday- All times will be 50 meter swim for lap lane reservations 6AM-8AM, 11AM-2PM, and during open swim 2PM-6PM we will have two (2)) 50 meter lap lanes available.
* 50 Meter Lap Lanes utilization will be 4 swimmers per lane maximum, if needed (the lanes are approximately 14 feet wide)
Specific Time Format:
6AM-7AM- 4 Lanes and 4 Swimmers per lane (circle swim)
7AM-8AM- 2 Lanes again 4 Swimmers per lane (circle swim) (sharing with the swim team)
8AM-9AM- SWA
11AM-2PM- 4 Lanes and 4 people per lane (circle swim)
Lap Lane 20 Meter Swim (For every hour of reservations)
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday-- 6AM-8AM, 11AM-2PM, and 2 lap lanes will be available during open swim from 2PM-6PM.
20 Meter Cross Pool Lap Lanes are not as wide as the 50 Meter Lanes, so there is a 2 swimmer per lane maximum, if needed
Specific Time Format:
6AM-8AM- 6 Lanes 2 Swimmers per lane
8AM-9AM- SWA
11AM-2PM- 6 Lanes 2 Swimmers per lane
Updated June 2, 2026:
- To swim you must be a current member of the NMT Swim Center. Your information MUST be in our check in system. Single Day Passes are availble for $5 per person. Chilren 18 year or younger swim for free June 8th-August 17th.
- All pool memberships MUST be purchased online HERE. Present your receipt to the lifeguard on duty so they can update your expiration date in the check-in system.
- Call 48-hours in advance to reserve a lap lane. Reservations are for the person calling. Lap lanes will be assigned at the time of reservation. Always check the pool hours for updates. To schedule a time, call the Swim Center at 575-835-5221
- Lap Lane No-Show Policy: If a member fails to show up for a reserved lane 3 times without canceling in advance, their reservation privileges will be suspended for a specified period.
- Lap Lane Cancellation Policy: We kindly request that if you need to cancel a reservation, you do so at least 24 hours in advance. We recognize that emergencies can occur, and we appreciate your efforts to notify us as soon as possible to allow others the opportunity to use the lane.
- Lap Lane Late Arrival Policy: If a member arrives more than 15 minutes late for their reserved time slot, we reserve the right to allocate the lane to another member to maximize lane availability.
- Swim Center members between the ages of 12 and 17 are eligible to lap swim. A pool waiver with a parent’s signature MUST be on file. Reservations are required for lap swimming.
- Check Pool Schedule for Open Swim Hours (times often change due to lifeguard availablity)
Welcome!
The New Mexico Tech Swim Center is available year round for swimming and is free to full time New Mexico Tech students. The pool is 25 yards long and has six lap lines. There are three time periods, morning, noon and evening, designated for lap swimming in addition to two lanes being available for lap swimming during open swimming.
Our Mission
To complement the "quality of life" on the campus by offering educational and leisure aquatic opportunities in a safe environment.
Handicap Facilities
A chair is installed at the side of Tech pool that will raise and lower a handicapped swimmer into the pool. There is also a shower in the men's and women's locker room that is accessible for wheelchair users.
Lap Swimming Information
- The New Mexico Tech pool is approx. 20 yards long. 42 laps is roughly one mile.
- Lap swimming is for Tech students and persons 12 years of age or older.
- Fins and boards are available for your workout.
Lap Swim Policy (for minors aged 12 to 17):
Swim Center members between the ages of 12 and 17 are eligible to lap swim. A pool waiver with a parent’s signature MUST be on file. Waivers are at the swim center. Please ask a lifeguard. Reservations are required for lap swimming under the following conditions:
- Person(s) requesting permission must use the pool in a manner consistent with lap swimming.
- Participants will be asked to share lanes.
- Highly recommended: Please reserve a single lane for up to 3 household members.
Email Address- janice.pino@nmt.edu
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