50-Ton Crane Mobilizing Through Los Alamos Feb. 11 For Clubhouse HVAC

Los Alamos County is moving a 50-ton crane through town to deliver and install a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at the Los Alamos Golf Course Clubhouse at 4244 Diamond Drive. The county scheduled the mobilization during non-peak hours to limit disruption to traffic and clubhouse operations.

“As part of the ongoing project to install a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Los Alamos Golf Course Clubhouse, a 50-ton crane will mobilize through town on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.” The county advisory says the crane will follow NM 502/East Road to Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive before arriving at the clubhouse, and the mobilization window is set for 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Parking and staging arrangements are intended to keep operations concentrated at the golf course. “The west end of the Los Alamos Golf Course parking lot will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for crane maneuvers. All crane operations will be contained within the golf course west parking lot area. See the map below. The east end of the parking lot will remain open for customers visiting the Pro Shop, which will maintain normal business hours during the installation.” County officials say the west-end closure will be lifted immediately after the crane departs.

Once the HVAC units are placed, the crane is scheduled to leave in the same pattern it arrived. “Once the HVAC equipment is in place, the crane will demobilize in reverse order on the same day. The parking lot closure will be lifted immediately after the departure of the crane.” Residents and visitors who encounter the staging area are asked to take precautions. “Residents and visitors are urged to use caution near the staging area to ensure safety during the crane lift. Los Alamos County appreciates the public’s patience as this facility upgrade is completed.”

The advisory provides clear time and route windows but leaves several operational questions unanswered. Los Alamos County did not identify the crane operator or contractor, did not list permit numbers, and did not specify whether law enforcement or flaggers will control traffic on NM 502/East Road, Trinity Drive, or Diamond Drive during mobilization. Those details affect how quickly traffic will resume and whether temporary stops or pilot-car operations will be used on the route.

For golfers and visitors, the east parking end and the Pro Shop remain open through the installation window, while regular users of the west lot should plan on the 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. closure. The crane is expected to demobilize the same day and the county’s map accompanying the advisory shows the planned travel and staging footprint. The lift should restore climate control to the clubhouse facilities; county officials will be the source for any schedule changes or additional safety notices later today.