UNM Parking & Transportation Services (UNM PATS) would like to inform the UNM community to expect high traffic & road delays on Friday, May 10 to Saturday, May 11, because of multiple events.

Here’s what you need to know: 

Friday, May 10 - Events include but are not limited to the following:

·         UNM Department Convocations, Various Locations – 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

·         Beetlejuice the Musical, Popejoy Hall – Showtime 7:30 p.m.

·         Road Delays for Friday, May 10:

o   Traffic congestion around UNM campuses due to convocations

o   Traffic congestion along Redondo Drive near Cornell parking structure for event parking

Saturday, May 11 - Events include but are not limited to the following:

·         UNM Spring 2024 Commencement, University Arena “The Pit” – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

·         UNM Departmental Convocations, Various Locations – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

·         Beetlejuice the Musical, Popejoy Hall – Showtimes 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

·         Road Delays for Saturday, May 11:

o   Traffic congestion on Avenida Cesar Chavez and University Boulevard

o   Traffic congestion around UNM campuses due to convocations

o   Traffic congestion along Redondo Drive near Cornell parking structure for event parking

Event parking not permitted for:

  • R-lot including the R/E lot (SW corner of Central Avenue and Girard Boulevard).

Alternative routes/parking

·         Yale parking structure, located near Yale & Lomas Boulevard

  • Parking for Popejoy Presents available in "G" Lot

Parking for Popejoy Presents events could not be simpler. And it's free.

Park in our Special Event Lot (University G Lot) north of Lomas on University.

Step onto one of the Special Event shuttle buses and ride in climate-controlled comfort to the show.

Buses run continuously beginning 90-120 minutes before the show, drop you off at Popejoy Hall and return you to the shuttle lot up to an hour after the show.

Should you have an emergency, buses are available any time during the show to take you back to your car.

All of our shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.

Stay updated with UNM PATS on Facebook, X (@UNMPATS), or Instagram (@unm_pats) for advisories, construction notices, permit purchase dates, and more exciting updates. For questions, please call us at 505-277-1938, send an email to parktran@unm.edu, or visit us in person at the PATS Business Office.