Visitor Parking
Visitors are encouraged to park at parking meters, pay stations, or designated visitor spaces, or use the ParkMobile app. For stays exceeding the three-hour limit at meters and pay stations, visitors can purchase a single-day E-Permit or virtual day pass.
ParkMobile
Download the ParkMobile app to pay for a metered parking space directly from your mobile phone. ParkMobile zones are available at all CNM campuses. Look for the green ParkMobile signs in the parking lot and enter the zone number for easy, hassle-free parking.
E-Permits
The E-Permit is a free, single-day permit that you can obtain online by submitting your vehicle information. There is no need to print the E-permit. Your license plate becomes your permit. E-Permits are not valid for meters or restricted parking spaces.
If you do not qualify for an E-Permit, please contact us.
Virtual Day Pass
If you've used all of your free E-Permits, or just want a more convenient option to park on campus, you can obtain a virtual day pass by clicking the “Get Permits” link in the parking portal. The virtual day pass is $4.00 per day and valid in all lots. Virtual Day Passes are not valid for meters, pay stations, or restricted parking spaces.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about visitor parking, please contact the Parking Office at (505) 224-4637 or fill out our contact form.
Contractors and Vendors
Contractors and approved vendors conducting business on campus are required to display a valid parking permit at all times while parked on CNM property.
Those required to register for a temporary permit include:
- Construction companies/workers
- MCO-approved table vendors
- Non-CNM Contractors and service providers
Those exempt from registering are delivery vehicles or trucks, such as UPS, FedEx, Pepsi, office supply companies, or specialized service providers.
Construction workers and vendors are not allowed to park in official vehicle spaces, special permit spaces, handicap spaces, fire lanes, on the landscape, or anywhere not identified as a legal parking space. This is enforced year-round, seven days a week, 24 hours per day. Vendors and contractors who receive a parking citation are responsible for immediate payment of the citation.
Parking Options
Short-Term Parking
- ParkMobile App (Zone 5911)
- $2.00 per hour
- License plate serves as your permit
- No physical permit required
Temporary and Long-Term Permits
- Monthly Permit: $60 (valid in all lots)
- Annual Permit: $540
Permits may be purchased through the CNM Parking Portal.
Contractor Hangtag “Scratcher” Permits
Contractors and approved vendors may purchase pre-paid hangtag scratcher permits at the CNM Cashier's Office.
- No online account required
- Same pricing structure as temporary permits
- Must be properly activated (scratched) prior to use
Request Parking Permits
Scratch-off parking permits for contractors and vendors are available at the CNM Main Campus Cashier’s Office. Permits are valid in all CNM parking lots are available at the following rates: $4 daily, $20 weekly, $60 monthly, and $540 annually.
Monthly and annual parking permits may also be purchased through the Parking Permit Portal. Please follow steps one through five below if you would like to obtain your parking permit online.
- Create a guest account.
- Register your vehicle.
- Click “Approval Requests” and select “Contractor” from the drop-down box.
- Provide the reason for the request, the company name, and the construction project and building.
- Once your request is approved, you will have access to purchase monthly and annual permits.
Avoid a Citation
Failure to properly display a current permit may result in parking citations and/or the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense. All vehicles must park in a legal parking space and adhere to CNM's parking rules and regulations. Failure to follow the policy will result in the loss of all on-campus parking privileges and cancellation of the permit. Lost or stolen permits must be reported to Parking Services.