NRAO-NM Facility Contacts

For all queries related the Domenici Socorro Operations Center (DSOC), Very Large Array (VLA), and NRAO Guest House, NRAO Albuquerque Office (ABQ), or all VLBA sites please contact the NRAO-NM receptionist.

NRAO-NM Receptionist

575-835-7000, Ext 7000, aocrecep@nrao.edu

After Hours Contacts

For assistance during the lunch hour (12 – 1 PM) or after hours, please contact one of the following individuals, you will be asked to provide:

  • Confirmation that you have registered your visit at the link above.
  • The purpose of your visit.
  • The name of your Observatory point-of-contact/host.
Reason for Contact Contact
NRAO-NM Visitor or Guest House        

AOC Receptionist

(575) 835-7000, Ext 7000
NRAO-NM Facility Issues
 

NRAO-NM Business Manager

575-835-7318, Ext 7318, or (575) 517-0682

 

NRAO-NM Business Admin Assistant

575-835-7055, Ext 7055

Contractors, subcontractors, and others performing work at our facilities must arrange entry with the receptionist during normal business hours. After hours work must be arranged with the NRAO-NM Business Manager or Assistant Business Manager.

 

Site Emergency Contacts

Step 1:    Call 911

Step 2:    Call the number below for further assistance.

 

VLBA Operator (SOC)                        

(575) 835-7250 or x7251                                  
NMT Police (SOC) (575) 835-5434 or x5434                                       
VLA Operator (575) 835-7180 or x7181
UNM Security (ABQ) (505) 249-7121

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