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Today in History: The Pit Opens at University of New Mexico

12/1/2025

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On December 1, 1966, The Pit, a renowned indoor arena at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, opened its doors. Designed with a unique subterranean layout, the arena features a playing floor 37 feet below street level and can accommodate over 15,000 spectators for basketball games, solidifying its status as a premier venue in college basketball.

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On December 1, 1966, The Pit, a renowned indoor arena at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, opened its doors. Designed with a unique subterranean layout, the arena features a playing floor 37 feet below street level and can accommodate over 15,000 spectators for basketball games, solidifying its status as a premier venue in college basketball.