Alamogordo Rec Center Hours of Operation

Facility Hours

Front Desk Hours

• The front desk will be staffed Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, and CLOSED on Saturday and Sunday. 
• Starting Friday, January 23, through Saturday, March 14, 2026, the ARC will be open for youth basketball games on Fridays until 7:15 pm and on Saturdays from 8 to 11 am and 12 to 3 pm. The front desk will not be open at this time.

Pool Hours

• Check the Monthly Pool Session Schedule for session days and times.
• Lap swim, aqua walk, and pool fitness sessions are available by pre-registration and drop-in. We highly recommend pre-registration to guarantee your spot in the desired session, but drop-ins will be permitted if the session is not full. Please view the Aqua Fitness Sessions page for detailed information. 
• Public swim sessions are available by drop-in only. Please view the Public Swim Sessions page for detailed information.

Open Gym Hours

• Basketball sessions are available by drop-in only.  Please view the Basketball Gym page for detailed information.

Note: Facility hours are subject to change without notice due to maintenance, inclement weather, staffing, or special event/activity scheduling. Please call 575-439-4142 to verify hours. 

Special Hours and Closures

Holiday Closures

• New Year’s Day - January 1, 2026
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 19, 2026
• Presidents Day - February 16, 2026
• Veteran's Day - November 11, 2026
• Thanksgiving - November 26 and 27, 2026
• Christmas Day - December 25, 2026

Holiday Swimming

• Memorial Day - May 25, 2026
• Independence Day - July 4, 2026
• Labor Day - September 7, 2026

Limited Hours

• January 2, 2026 - 12 to 5 pm

Important Information

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 or over) at all times while in the facility.