Our Impact

Campus Environments & Services (CES) supports The University of New Mexico in visible and behind-the-scenes ways every day. From student experience to infrastructure, our work helps the University function, serve and grow.

Lobo Energy Incorporated$140MCost avoidance through energy initiatives
Facility Services utility services54%of UNM Albuquerque's Central & North campus electricity is generated internally
Parking & Transportation Services1.2MAnnual transit riders
Popejoy Hall$47Min local economic impact through performances over the past 24 months
Parking & Transportation Services44K+Daily commuters supported
Facility Services Custodial Services8M+Sq. ft. and ~2,500 restrooms maintained daily
New Mexico PBS / KNME700KHouseholds reached weekly
Residence Life & Student Housing2,500+Residents housed annually
Office of Sustainability / Facility Services Grounds & LandscapingLevel I ArboretumUNM is nationally recognized with more than 5,000 trees and 235 species

Student Experience

Supporting how students live, learn and connect every day.

  • Ensure course materials are accurate and in stock through UNM Bookstores, with cost-saving options including used books, rentals and e-books.
  • Provide housing for more than 2,500 residents and manage 1 million sq. ft. of residential space through Residence Life and Student Housing.
  • Support campus life access through the UNM LoboCard.
  • Deliver high-quality dining while sourcing more than 20% of food locally and reducing food waste through initiatives like LoboEats and campus food recovery.

Campus Operations

Powering and maintaining the University's physical environment.

  • Maintain more than 8 million sq. ft. of building space and nearly 2,500 restrooms daily through Custodial Services.
  • Operate utilities 24/7/365 to support electricity, water, heating and cooling systems across campus.
  • Deliver approximately 150 capital projects annually through Facility Services.
  • Support 15,900 parking spaces and transport 1.2 million riders annually through Parking and Transportation Services.
  • Manage 14.5 million sq. ft. of space and assess more than 2.4 million sq. ft. through Campus Capital and Space Planning.
  • Manage more than 200 leases annually, totaling 1,603,775 sq. ft. and $11.5 million in lease payments through Real Estate.

Community & Culture

Bringing people together through events, media and shared experiences.

  • Generate more than $47 million in economic impact through Popejoy Hall performances over the past 24 months.
  • Broadcast to nearly 700,000 households weekly through New Mexico PBS.
  • Host campus and community events across golf courses, performance venues and gathering spaces.
  • Staff Council hosts 20 to 30 events annually and represents approximately 150 constituents per councilor.

Stewardship & Sustainability

Advancing responsible growth, conservation and long-term campus sustainability.

  • Achieved a 28% reduction in carbon footprint since 2000 through Facility Services initiatives.
  • Generate 54% of campus electricity internally and operate utility systems continuously since 1948.
  • Reduced energy consumption by 26% and achieved $140 million in cost avoidance through Lobo Energy programs.
  • Implemented campus-wide lighting upgrades, achieving 38% energy savings.
  • Enhanced building performance through retro-commissioning and smart metering systems, providing real-time energy data.
  • Support more than 1,400 recycling collection points across 174 buildings to reduce waste and improve diversion.
  • Maintain a nationally recognized Level I Arboretum with more than 5,000 trees and 235 species.

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