NMT Swimming Center
Pool Party Reservation
July 19th 2PM-4PM
July 19th 4PM-6PM
8/1/25 5:30-7:30 Chile Harvest Youth Triathlon
Aug. 3rd 2PM-4PM
Aug. 9th 2PM-6PM
Aug. 16th 4PM-6PM
Aug. 24th 5PM-7PM
Summer 2025 Hours:
6am to 9am & 11am to 6pm
Sat & Sun : 11am to 6pm
We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete the deck repairs. For everyone's safety:
· All patrons must enter and exit from the south end of the pool.
· Shoes are required if you are walking off the pool deck mats.
· If exiting from the north end is necessary, please use extreme caution.
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Monday through Friday (hours are subject to change on a weekly basis):
6 am – 8 am: Lap Swim Reservations Required
8 am – 9 am: Senior H2O Aerobics (2 lap lanes)
9 am – 11 am: CLOSED
11 am – 2 pm: Lap Swim Reservations Required
2 pm - 6 pm: Open Swim (2 -3 lap lanes open)
Saturday & Sundays:
11 am – 2 pm: Lap Swim Reservations Required
2 pm – 6 pm: Open Swim (2-3 lap lanes open)
Updated May 6, 2025:
- To swim you must be a current member of the NMT Swim Center. Your information MUST be in our check in system. Guests passes are allowed($3 for Seniors & $5 everyone else).
- 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)
- Locker rentals are available. Forms are at the swim center and payment for lockers is HERE
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.
Facility Rental
Pool Rental Fee: $100.00 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.
Available times to rent the pool are between 9am and 11am or 4pm and 10pm.
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.
Lap Swimming Information
- The New Mexico Tech pool is approx. 25 yards long. 36 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.
- Highly recommended: Please reserve a single lane for up to 3 household members.
** Lap lanes are not available for swimmers 12 to 17 years of age during the following times: Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (Senior Water Aerobics)
Email Address- amanda.saenz@nmt.edu
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