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The design of indoor and outdoor spaces has the power to shape not just how we use an area, but also how we feel about it. Design can help inform whether someone wants to meet friends or move through an area quickly. It can even discourage crime.  Crime...

The newly renovated Johnson Center on The University of New Mexico campus received two awards in December from New Mexico trade associations. The center received the 2021 Best Building award from the Associated General Contractors of New Mexico (AGC) in...

The University of New Mexico has announced COVID-safe protocols for indoor events. At all indoor events hosted by UNM, including athletics, attendees must wear masks throughout the event unless actively drinking or eating, in accordance with the New...

Johnson Center's recreational facilities and Seidler Natatorium are tentatively scheduled to reopen Monday, Oct. 12.  There will be limited hours, facilities, programs, services and reduced maximum occupancy.  Reopening will take place in phases and...

The University of New Mexico’s Recreational Services is making sure faculty, students and staff don’t skip a beat when it comes to their workout routine during the University’s period of limited operations. Classes and fitness activities typically take...

Last spring, The University of New Mexico began implementing a proximity card, a new security effort designed to enhance student, staff and faculty security. Beginning Monday, Jan. 20, all faculty, staff and students must obtain a new UNM ID prox card...

Now that most of the students have let campus for the summer, traffic has slowed down and that means constructions projects have ramped up.  Crews are actively working on new construction projects, street improvements, grounds and...

Since the official ground breaking in June 2018, great progress has been made to expand and renew Johnson Center’s existing recreational facility.   Crews have completed demolition work at the site to prepare for the expansion at the southeast corner of...

Progress has been made on Johnson Gym since its partial closure earlier this summer. While additions and renovations continue, there are many closures and activity relocation changes.  Relocation and closure updates: The main gym will be closed July 30...

Starting this June, the majority of Johnson Center on main campus will be closed until early spring 2020 for major renovations and expansions.  “A lot of thoughts and opinions went into planning this project,” said Jim Todd, recreational services...