The University of New Mexico Valencia Campus, located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, is a community of approximately 1700 students and permanent faculty and staff.

Visitors come to our campus to attend lectures, symposia's, concerts, plays, sporting activities and other events.

Our campus is surrounded by the city of Los Lunas and Belen.

Even with our large and constantly changing population, we have maintained an extremely low crime rate.

The mission of the University of New Mexico - Valencia Security Department is to provide the University with exceptional security services for the preservation of human rights and the protection of people and property.

These services will be provided with an emphasis on proactive measures, minimizing the need for reactive responses.

We will strive for positive interaction with outside agencies and maintain a strong, cooperative relationship with the community by respecting differences and fostering a better understanding through communication.

The UNM- Valencia Security Department is here to protect you and offers numerous services to ensure your safety. 

UNM - Valencia Security has the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business at UNM - Valencia.  

Security officers do not possess arrest power. Criminal incidents are referred to the local police who have jurisdiction on the campus.

The Security Office at UNM - Valencia maintains a highly professional working relationship with the Valencia County Sheriff’s Department, and the New Mexico State Police.

All crime victims and witnesses are strongly encouraged to immediately report the crime to campus the Security Office at 925 – 8570 and the appropriate police agency.

 In an emergency you may dial 911.  Prompt reporting will assure timely warning notices on-campus and timely disclosure of crime statistics.

In the event of a significant emergency or dangerous situation on campus, UNM - Valencia has a multi-faceted emergency communications system designed to notify students, faculty, staff and visitors including a Network Emergency Broadcast Alert system to Network Users, web page notification and a campus wide warning siren system. Plans and policies are in place such that the University community can be notified of an immediate threat to health and safety, provided that notification will not compromise efforts to contain the emergency.

UNM - Valencia conducts exercises of the campus emergency communications system annually.  At that time, the Network Emergency Broadcast Alert system, web page updates and the warning siren systems are deployed.

UNM - Valencia provides orientation to new students, faculty and staff and campus groups and departments regarding basic safety and emergency preparedness efforts.  UNM - Valencia has an Emergency Management Committee which reviews plans and procedures on an on-going basis.

Alarm System

We operate a computerized intrusion and fire alarm system to monitor facilities throughout campus to enhance personal and building security.

Crime Prevention Materials

Free brochures and other documents regarding crime prevention are available at the Valencia Security Office and other campus locations.

Escort Service

Assistance is available for stalled vehicles or keys locked in vehicles. For escort service call 925-8570

Lost and Found

The Valencia Security Department operates the main lost and found service for the University.

Access to Campus Facilities

We strive to make our campus safe by limiting access to buildings after hours. Buildings on campus are generally open during regular business hours, when class is in session and for special events.

Persons authorized to remain in a building after closing times are required to have proper identification at all times. Security personnel conduct frequent internal and external checks of buildings on campus.

The Security Department encourages anyone who is the victim or witness to any crime to promptly report the incident to the police.

Because police reports are public records under state law, the UNM Valencia Security Department cannot hold reports of crime in confidence.

Confidential reports for purposes of inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics can generally be made to other UNM Valencia Campus Security authorities, as identified below:

The UNM Valencia Security Department compiles and reports annual crime statistics to inform the University community about crime and related problems.

Statistics are gathered from UNM- Valencia Security Department reports.

The UNM- Valencia Campus Security staff should be notified immediately whenever a crime is discovered, suspected, or witnessed on campus property.

After 7 p.m., individuals may reach security by contacting any campus employee.

The University of New Mexico- Valencia policy on illegal drugs and alcohol clearly states the standard for a Drug-Free, alcohol-Free campus. UNM's policy on illegal drugs and alcohol can be found online at http://research.unm.edu/policy_procedure/drug.html.

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of controlled substances or alcohol on UNM- Valencia property as part of any activity by any member of the University community faculty staff, or student - is strictly prohibited.

Federal and State Laws relating to controlled substances and alcohol are enforced by the UNM- Valencia Security Department.

As a condition of employment or enrollment, all UNM- Valencia employees and students are required to abide by the terms of the policy. Violation of the policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including employee dismissal or student expulsion and/or participation in an approved substance abuse treatment or rehabilitation program.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. This policy is in compliance with the New Mexico Clean Indoor Air Act 1985, and UNM’s Business Policies and Procedures Manual, Policy 2250. Smoking is not permitted in any Valencia Campus building

With very few exceptions, employees, students and visitiors are not permitted to use or possess weapons on any part of the campus.

A weapon includes, but is not limited to: firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons, substances, or materials; bombs, explosives, or incendiary devices.

Persons who have such weapons in their possession must deposit them with the Valencia Security Department for the duration of their stay at UNM Valencia.

Any person failing to comply will become subject to appropriate disciplinary and /or criminal action.

You Make the Difference
Your safety and security are of prime concern at The University of New Mexico Valencia Campus and we at UNM- Valencia Security Department are working hard to ensure the campus is a safe place to learn, work, and play.

UNM - Valencia is not, however, exempt from crime.

We are doing our part to prevent crimes, but to be safe and secure, you must take common sense precautions, be alert and look out for others.

Maintaining an effective security department is a community effort, and together we can ensure UNM - Valencia remains safe.