Tays Center is a 1,400-seat indoor
arena
An arena is a large enclosed venue, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, Music, musical performances or Sport, sporting events. It comprises a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for specta ...
located in
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo () is a city in and the county seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. A city in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains and to the west by Holloman Air Force ...
. It is used primarily for
basketball
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, and is home to the
New Mexico State University - Alamogordo basketball team. It is also used for
concerts
A concert, often known informally as a gig or show, is a live performance of music in front of an audience. The performance may be carried by a single musician, in which case it is sometimes called a recital, or by a musical ensemble such as an ...
,
conventions
Convention may refer to:
* Convention (norm), a custom or tradition, a standard of presentation or conduct
** Treaty, an agreement in international law
** Convention (political norm), uncodified legal or political tradition
* Convention (meeting) ...
,
trade shows
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,
graduation
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ceremonies, and other special events.
As a concert facility the Tays Center can seat up to 2,076. The arena contains of floor space and a permanent stage. The arena's main lobby contains an additional of space. There are two dressing rooms and two locker rooms at the arena; each locker room has 16 lockers.
External links
Tays Center webpage
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Indoor arenas in New Mexico
College basketball venues in New Mexico
Convention centers in New Mexico
Buildings and structures in Otero County, New Mexico
Tourist attractions in Otero County, New Mexico