Every year, The University of New Mexico and Facilities Management (FM) implements the Winter Setback Program to conserve resources over the break.

The program runs from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. During this time, the temperatures in many unoccupied campus buildings will be lowered. Winter break is an opportunity for UNM to maximize energy savings.

FM and Lobo Energy have identified the areas of most energy-saving at this time. They are willing to work with occupants whose workspace must remain at normal levels due to research or lab environments.

FM’s Engineering and Energy Services is continuing to upgrade campus energy control systems. This enables the monitoring of building conditions, so necessary adjustments can be made. More information on campus energy management can be found in University Administrative Policy #5100.

Along with lower temperatures, many buildings and services will be unavailable during winter break:

  • Zimmerman Library will have an intercession Dec. 19-22. During this time, it will be open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The library will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3. Regular spring hours resume Jan. 4.
  • Centennial Science and Engineering Library and Fine Arts and Design Library will have an intercession Dec. 19-22. During this time, it will be open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The library will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3. Regular spring hours resume Jan. 4.
  • Student Union Building will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Dec. 20 through Dec. 22. The SUB will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3. The SUB will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Jan. 4-7 and Jan. 10-14. It will be closed Jan. 8-9.
  • The Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center closes at 5 p.m on Dec. 22 through 8 a.m. on Jan. 4. During this time library services are unavailable. Regular spring hours resume on Jan. 4.
  • The UNM Bookstore is closed Dec. 23-Dec. 31. Regular Spring hours resume on Jan. 1.
  • The Medical Legal Bookstore is closed Dec. 23-Dec. 31. Regular Spring hours resume on Jan. 1.

Shuttle services and parking-related closures are also limited during the break.

The Parking and Transportation Services office is closed on Dec. 23-Jan. 3 for winter break. The business schedule will resume Jan. 4. Once resumed, the office is open Mon-Fri from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m.

Parking is being enforced on Dec. 20-22 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 parking will not be enforced due to university closure. Parking is enforced during an intersession in place on Jan. 4 – Jan. 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Jan. 18 enforcement will resume to regular hours. 

On Dec. 20-22 shuttle services will operate from 6:30 a.m.- 7 p.m. During this time routes will be modified, and night bus will not operate. Shuttle services are unavailable from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3. Shuttles will run during an intersession will be in place on Jan. 4 – Jan. 16 from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Jan. 18 enforcement will resume to regular Spring hours. More shuttle details regarding route changes and shuttle hours can be found on PATS website.

For any other questions PATS can be contacted at 505-277-1938 or through their email; paktran@unm.edu. 

For more information, visit PATS Winter Break Schedule.