UNM officials canceled classes tomorrow and over the weekend to help conserve power resources throughout the state.
“In order to help New Mexico make more power available to areas outside of the metro area during the current energy crisis, the University of New Mexico Albuquerque-campus will be closed through Sunday, Feb. 6.”
Normal University operations resume Feb. 7.
Governor Susana Martinez issued a state of emergency proclamation early this afternoon due to an oil and gas shortage.