LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION

Nearby Cities:
Nearby Cities & Airports: El Paso, TX - 45 Minutes
Albuquerque, NM - 3 Hours
Tucson, AZ - 4 Hours

Nearby Airport:
El Paso International Airport - 45 minutes

Transportation:
Taxi | Bus | Lyft | Uber

Parking:
Onsite: Yes Fee
Fee: $2.50 per car

CATERING

NMSU Catering is committed to making your event a success. Our team of catering professionals is available to assist you with planning every aspect of your event. Our culinary team has designed a variety of menus to fit a wide range of tastes and budgets, including regional ingredients, university favorites and specialty items. We are excited to provide you with our catering guide to assist you in planning your event. All menus are only suggestions, however, as our commitment is to customize menus specifically for your special occasion. From a formal dinner to meeting break refreshments, we offer creative menus, elegant presentations, and thoughtful service to provide your guests with a positive and memorable dining experience. We appreciate your business and will do whatever we can to make your event memorable from start to finish. To plan your next event, or for further assistance, please contact our Catering Director at catering@nmsu.edu or order online at nmsuflavours.catertrax.com/.

Availability:

MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES

Largest Group:
12000 Attendees

Number of Meeting + Event Spaces:
40 Spaces

Meeting Space Occupancy:
Theatre Style 800 | Classroom Style 600 | Standing Reception 800 | Seated Reception 1000 | Outdoor/Rooftop Spaces 100

TECHNOLOGY

All event spaces have ability to be outfitted with your technology needs and many have built-in equipment that is turnkey ready to use. Our NMSU event support staff are trained to meet with all of our customers to ensure that everything is event ready and to help answer any questions at the beginning of your event. For an hourly fee, we can arrange a dedicated NMSU support technician who will be scheduled and assigned to be present for the duration of your event.
For special request or additional questions about our in-house Audio/Visual equipment please contact us directly. Ask your event planner about our AV pricing and packages!
Equipment Available:
HD Projectors - Both in house and portable units to fit your needs.
PA Systems - Ability to use both handheld and hands-free microphones to connect to house systems, or portable speaker systems.
Signage - Vertical sign stands, easels, and stanchions are available to direct and control traffic, or post valuable information pertaining to your event.
Cords and Hardware - Wide range of cord and adapters to fulfill the needs of different clients and technology capabilities. Includes:
• Adapters: HDMI, VGA, USB-C, Mac, 3.5 (Aux)
• Extension cords
• Power Cables
• XLR (Mic) Cables
• Power Strips
• Cord Runners
Presentation - Wireless clickers can be provided to electronic presentations (PowerPoint) to ensure smooth and professional delivery.
Along with audio visual presentation we also offer physical presenting styles such as whiteboards, portable projection screens, and flip cards. Markers and erasers can be provided upon request.
Pipe and Drape - Can be used at variable lengths and heights in black and crimson (maroon) for the following:
• Backdrops
• Privacy Booths
• Photo booths
• Crowd Control
• Hiding Equipment
Podiums and Mic Stands - For more formal or official events podiums can be used to draw attention to the speaker and create a nice centerpiece for the presentation. Capable of connecting audio.
Adjustable standing and tabletop mic stands can also be used for panel talks, bands, or general purpose use.
Staging - Elevate your presentations by creating a focal point for the speaker or performer. Stages can be assembled in multiple dimensions and are always finished with skirting to ensure presentability. Stairs and handicap ramps may also be added at request.
On-hand assistance - Trained AV crew members are on hand for short term assistance or event long help. Will kindly assist clients with event troubleshooting or providing means of adjusting equipment and furniture involved in the event setup.

RENTAL POLICIES

Alcohol Consumption
Cannabis Industry-Friendly
Cannabis Consumption
Family-Friendly

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

Total Number of Overnight Guests:
1500 Overnight Guests

Accommodation Type:
Multi-purpose, Ballrooms, Classrooms, Arenas, Club lounges, Overnight lodging suites, Offices, Auditoriums, Boardrooms, Outdoor Patios,

WiFi Availability in Overnight Rooms: Yes
Free

Bath Type:
Private