Between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, UNM Facility Management, in collaboration with Lobo Energy, will implement a temperature reduction initiative in unoccupied spaces across our campuses.

This strategic measure aims to minimize energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The impact of this adjustment will primarily be felt in hallways, offices, and classrooms within buildings selected for the Winter Break Setback Program. 

It is important to note that all healthcare facilities and research laboratories will maintain their regular occupied temperature settings and remain unaffected by this program. 

If you find yourself entering a building included in the Winter Break Setback Program and wish to adjust the temperature, you have the option to override the system and activate the heating for a two-hour period by adjusting the thermostat. FM kindly requests that this action be limited to workspace areas only. 

Your cooperation in this initiative is highly valued as we collectively strive to contribute to the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Your efforts play a crucial role in fostering sustainability on our campus

Along with lower temperatures, many buildings and services will be unavailable during winter break. Below is a list of hours for some key areas and departments around campus.

Zimmerman Library will have winter intersession hours Dec. 15 to Jan 20. During this time, the library will be open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and closed on the weekends. The library will be closed Dec. 21-Jan. 1. Regular spring hours resume Jan. 2.

Centennial Science and Engineering Library and Fine Arts and Design Library will have winter intersession hours Dec. 15 to Jan 20. During this time, the library will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The library will be closed Dec. 21-Jan. 1. Regular spring hours resume Jan. 2.

Student Union Building will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1.

The Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center closes at 5 p.m. on Dec. 20 through 8 a.m. on Jan. 2. During this time, the library building and services are unavailable.

The UNM Bookstore is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 20. Closed Dec. 23 to January 1. Reopen at 9 a.m. on Jan. 2.

The Medical Legal Bookstore will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 20. Closed Dec. 23 to January 1. Reopen at 9 a.m. on Jan. 2.

Information Technologies will be closed Monday, Dec. 22 - Wednesday, Jan. 1 and will be back to regular hours Thursday, Jan. 2.  For UNM IT-related issues, IT Customer Service Support will be available from 9 am to 3 pm on December 23, 26, 27, and 30 and 9 am to 12 pm on December 24 and 31. For UNM IT-related emergencies after hours or during Holidays, call 505-277-5757 and follow the instructions to reach our after-hours coordinator.

UNM IT Computer Labs will have limited openings Dec. 18-21 and Jan. 2-12, with only Lobo Lab open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The computer kiosks in Dane Smith Hall will also be available during building hours. All computer labs will be closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. We will resume normal hours on Jan. 21. Please visit Find a Computer Lab for up-to-date information about lab and classroom hours.

The Parking and Transportation Services has Winter Intersession operations and services effective Monday, Dec. 16 to Friday, Jan. 17.

UNM PATS will operate on the following schedule:

Business Office

  • Monday, Dec. 16 to Friday, Dec. 20
    • Normal Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 23 to Wednesday, Jan. 1
    • CLOSED due to Winter Break
  • Thursday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 17
    • Normal Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As a reminder, you can manage your parking account, e.g. adding a new vehicle, appealing a citation, etc., through our website: pats.unm.edu (My Parking Account)

Enforcement Operations
Enforcement of parking on the UNM campuses – Central, North, and South – will be conducted per the UNM Parking Regulations and on the following schedule:

  • Monday, Dec. 16 to Friday, Dec. 20
    • Reduced Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 23 to Wednesday, Jan. 1
    • CLOSED due to Winter Break
  • Thursday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 17
    • Reduced Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Shuttle Services
South and K-lot are closed effective Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Jan. 17. Valid South Lot permit (“24SOU”) and K-lot (“24KST” & “24KFS”) will be honored in Q-lot during this time.

  • Monday, Dec. 16 to Friday, Dec. 20
    • Reduced Hours of Operation: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • G/Q, Redondo, SSSC/Lobo Village, North Campus, T-lot & Lobo Rainforest
      • No change/Routes unaffected
      • Rainforest first pick up at 7:30 a.m. last drop off at 6:30 p.m.
    • Night Bus temporarily unavailable
  • Monday, Dec. 23 to Wednesday, Jan. 1
    • CLOSED due to Winter Break
  • Thursday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 17
    • Reduced Hours of Operation: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • See shuttle services above

Shuttle service will resume to South lot and K-lot when they reopen for permit parking on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the first day of the 2025 Spring semester.

Stay updated with UNM PATS on Facebook, X (@UNMPATS), and Instagram (@unm_pats) for advisories, construction notices, permit purchase dates, and more exciting updates.

For questions, call PATS at (505) 277-1938, send an email to parktran@unm.edu, or visit in person at the PATS Business office.