Western New Mexico University has announced September 21 as the opening date for its new fitness center in the Brancheau P.E. Complex.
The fitness center features the newly remodeled swimming pool and locker rooms that will be available for the public through monthly memberships. Community members may purchase membership access at the Business Office in Castorena Hall for $50 a month.
Monthly membership includes access to the pool, locker rooms, Intramural Gym and racquetball courts. Access to WNMU students, faculty and staff is free.
“We are creating a comprehensive model that we think will accelerate our focus of healthy living at WNMU,” said Abe Villarreal, Director of Communications. “We know that healthy students are happy students and they are more likely to be successful academically.”
Fitness Center hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. The swimming pool is open for WNMU students only from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Construction of the facility was paid for by WNMU student fees. Children aged 16 and younger are not allowed in the swimming pool. For more information, please contact the Campus Rec Office at 575-538-6139.