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Athletic Facilities
Project Name	City	State	Sub-Category
Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball Stadium	Albuquerque	NM
Albuquerque Public Schools Westside Sports Complex	Albuquerque	NM
University of New Mexico Arena (The Pit) *	Albuquerque	NM
University of New Mexico Football Stadium *	Albuquerque	NM
Los Altos Golf Course Clubhouse	Albuquerque	NM
Ladera Golf Course Clubhouse	Albuquerque	NM
West Mesa Aquatic Center Phases I & II	Albuquerque	NM
University of New Mexico Indoor Practice Facility	Albuquerque	NM
Gallup Aquatic Center	Gallup	NM
Lea County Convention Center	Hobbs	NM
New Mexico State University Activities Center	Las Cruces	NM
New Mexico State University Pan American Arena	Las Cruces	NM
Las Cruces Aquatic Center	Las Cruces	NM
Casino Hollywood Sprint Car Race Track	San Felipe	NM
Genoveva Chavez Community Center	Santa Fe	NM
Las Campanas Spa & Tennis Club	Santa Fe	NM

Project Name	City	State	Description
Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Baseball Stadium	Albuquerque	NM	Chavez-Grieves performed structural design work on this $25 million renovation of the Albuquerque Sports Stadium. The firm worked with HOK Sports Architects, Kansas City, Missouri, in designing the renovation, which was completed by the spring of 2003. The city renovated the facility to continue as a AAA professional baseball operation with the ability to also house other events. New seating bowls accommodate 11,000 to 12,000 fans, including suites. The facility has approximately 66,500 square feet of exterior seating, plus 3,440 square feet of exterior suite seating; 54,300 square feet of open concourse and walkway, plus 4,540 square feet of outdoor deck; 66,400 square of enclosed space; 7,000 square feet of open outdoor picnic area; and a 120,000 square foot playing field.
Albuquerque Public Schools Westside Sports Complex	Albuquerque	NM
University of New Mexico Arena (The Pit)	Albuquerque	NM	Chavez-Grieves completed design of a flying truss structure to span 330 feet over the UNM Basketball Arena (the Pit). This structure was to carry a grid-iron located over the basketball floor for support of 125,000 lbs. of concert and stage equipment to allow the University to take advantage of the 18,000 person seating capacity at the Pit. Tubular pipes were designed as the chord and web members, which formed a triangular truss cross-section. This unique project was canceled due to lack of legislative funding in 1990.
University of New Mexico Football Stadium	Albuquerque	NM	This multi-phase project, located at the south end of the University of New Mexico's University Stadium, created a thematic architectural and structural statement through the utilization of concrete in several different forms and functions. The design provided solutions to numerous past facility shortcomings as defined by the owner. The project remained within a very restricted budget. Completed in 1995, this building had reached and surpassed every facility goal set by the owners. Foundation Description: Existing soils at the building site are moisture sensitive and required design of a deep foundation system. Auger cast concrete piles, pile caps and grade beams were designed and installed in Phase I to support anticipated gravity and lateral loads for the final Phase III configuration, most of which was only schematically designed by the architect at the time of the Phase I construction.
Los Altos Golf Course Clubhouse	Albuquerque	NM
Ladera Golf Course Clubhouse	Albuquerque	NM	Chavez-Grieves engineers and technicians performed the structural design of the golf course, which officially opened in August 2001. It is a $1.5 million renovation project that includes a new pro shop, clubhouse, cart storage area, restaurant, banquet facility, waterfall and landscaping. The course itself also got a complete makeover, which raises its quality considerably. Included in the 15,000-square-foot facility is a Little Anita’s Mexican restaurant. The facility also has a 3,700-square-foot banquet room that can seat 200. The golf course, at Sequoia and Ladera NW, was built in 1980. It is a par 72 course that is 7,300 yards in length.
West Mesa Aquatic Center Phases I & II	Albuquerque	NM	West Mesa Aquatic Center’s Phase One was completed in 1996 and houses indoor and outdoor wading pools with water features and slides. Phase Two, implemented by the Design Group, seamlessly adds a competitive pool to the original facility. Phase Two houses an Olympic-sized pool that can be transformed from a competitive pool into a recreational pool in a matter of minutes by means of a moveable pool floor. This unique feature has created a flexible functionality that can maximize the use of the facility. Phase Two is also equipped with a competitive diving area, spectator seating and expanded bathhouse.
University of New Mexico Indoor Practice Facility	Albuquerque	NM
Gallup Aquatic Center	Gallup	NM	Currently in design this $7 million dollar indoor Aquatic Center, is to be a joint effort by the City of Gallup and the Gallup McKinley County School District. An indoor 8 lane x 25 yard competition pool with approximately 4,950 square feet of water surface area, and depths ranging from 3'6" - 7'0" as well as an indoor leisure pool with lap swim lanes, river pool, single-flume waterslide and zero-depth wet playground.
Lea County Convention Center	Hobbs	NM	Chavez-Grieves provided structural design and engineering services for a new 80,000-square foot cultural center located in Hobbs, in southern New Mexico. With stadium-style seating in a 300x250 arena and convention meeting space, this facility provides the opportunity for Lea County to offer and provide space for large meetings and concerts. Long spans over the concert stage area supports sound stage equipment over its 330-foot clear spans. Chavez-Grieves provided numerous trips and construction phase services to this project, located 250 miles from Albuquerque.
New Mexico State University Activities Center	Las Cruces	NM	The project is an addition to an existing facility.  The new construction is directly adjacent to the existing structure; however it is structurally isolated.  An expansion joint has been used to isolate the new construction and the foundations were placed away from the existing construction to avoid interference.  The facility has been designed with steel columns, joist, and joist girders, as well as concrete and masonry retaining walls.  It is a braced frame, with load bearing masonry walls.  Also included are drilled pier foundation and grade beams.  This facility required long span joist girders in order to supporting the running track.  The additions included a weight room, racquetball courts and partially buried gym and a loading dock on ground floor; the second floor includes a viewing walkway for racquetball courts and gym as well as office space.
New Mexico State University Pan American Arena	Las Cruces	NM	The scope of work is to provide upgrades and modifications required by codes and improved accessibility, usability and efficiency of the Pan American Center at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico. The center was constructed in 1968 and serves as the home for university basketball and volleyball teams, and a staging area for concerts and community events. It also contains offices for about 100 staff members. Design/construction work will include the structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems and the roof. It will also address the restroom facilities, concessions stands, circulation, seating capacity, compliance with ADA and other related issues. The arena has 102,000 gross square feet and seats 12,500 spectators. It hosts approximately 110 events each year. An addition to the facility will be constructed. Its size and junction will be determined during the programming phase.
Las Cruces Aquatic Center	Las Cruces	NM	Chavez-Grieves is the structural engineer for this $20 million multipurpose project, teaming with Steve Newby & Associates Architects of Las Cruces. The center will include a 50-meter Olympic-sized swimming pool, therapeutic pool and sauna, family leisure and splash pool, weight room, aerobic equipment area, gymnastic, dance and yoga area, basketball courts, indoor track, in-line roller skating arena, public meeting and childcare area, and snack bar and retail area.
Casino Hollywood Sprint Car Race Track	San Felipe	NM	Chavez-Grieves completed several comprehensive design-build projects for San Felipe Pueblo. CG provided structural engineering services for the pueblo’s new racetrack. The project scope includes full-service structural design for grandstand bleachers capable of holding 37,000 racing enthusiasts; a 3,100-square-foot press box; 22,000-square-foot, stand-alone, two-level concession building; and a 2,000-square-foot stand-alone concession building. Estimated cost is $3 million. The racetrack also features sprint-car racing. Chavez-Grieves provided a structural system of a metal deck over steel bar joists at the roof, steel stud and masonry bearing walls, a concrete slab-on-grade and a concrete spread footing foundation. The lateral system is a combination of masonry shear-walls and light gage strapped walls.
Genoveva Chavez Community Center	Santa Fe	NM	The two-level community center of over 140,000 sf is a recreation complex complete with amenities. The complex includes a 200' x 85' ice rink with support facilities such as changing rooms, concessions, skate rental, etc. It will seat 1,000 spectators. The natatorium contains two pools, one of 50 meters by 25 yards. A second 4,000 sf leisure pool features a triple loop slide, frog slide and lazy river. The pool is also used as a therapy pool. The natatorium seats 400 and offers support facilities. There is a multi-purpose gym with basketball, volleyball, wrestling, badminton, and two racquetball courts. Facilities also provide for aerobics and weightlifting, as well as support facilities to include a lounge, lockers, concessions, and a small pro shop. The large community room, as well as two classrooms for workshops, educational classes, etc can accommodate a variety of community events. Chavez-Grieves provided the project management and structural design for this 170,000 sq. ft. multi-use project which included an Olympic-sized pool, large Children's pool, ice arena, oversized gymnasium facilities, racquetball courts, sauna, and therapy pool. A concrete beam/column moment feature with masonry infill supports expanded roof trusses spanning up to 190 feet. Masonry sheet walls complete the lateral system in the other direction.
Las Campanas Spa & Tennis Club	Santa Fe	NM	This 50,000 sf health and fitness center includes an Olympic-size pool, spa facilities, locker rooms, an aerobics facility, weight station, restaurant, and a golf pro shop.