Title
Introduction of Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 753; An Ordinance Authorizing the Lease of Restaurant Space at the Golf Course to the19th Hole Sports Pub LLC , a New Mexico Limited Liability Company, to Provide Food and Beverage Services
Recommended Action
I introduce, without prejudice, Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 753; An Ordinance Authorizing the Lease of Restaurant Space at the Golf Course to the 19th Hole Sports Pub LLC , a New Mexico Limited Liability Company, to Provide Food and Beverage Services, and ask staff to assure that it is published as provided in the County Charter.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council introduce this Ordinance.
Body
The contract between Los Alamos County and Cottonwood on the Greens, the current restaurant operator at the Los Alamos County Golf Course, ended on December 31, 2025.
On September 5, 2025, County staff issued a Statement of Interest (SOI) requesting proposals from qualified individuals or businesses interested in operating a food and beverage service at the Golf Course restaurant space. The SOI outlined expectations for year-round restaurant service, golf tournament support, and community event catering.
To support interested party's due diligence, on-site walkthrough's of the restaurant space were conducted and SOI's were received on October 10, 2025 from the following entities:
1. 19th Hole Sports Pub
2. Fiori e Sale
3. 9th at 9
Cottonwood on the Greens did not submit a proposal for a new lease.
County staff evaluated the proposals based on the criteria outlined in the SOI, including operational experience, business concept, ability to meet golf course and community needs, and overall feasibility. Following evaluation and a series of meetings with the preferred proposer, staff determined 19th Hole Sports Pub to be the successful offeror. Although the proposed Lessee, 19th Hole Sports Pub, is a separate business entity from Bathtub Row Brewery, the managing partners are the same. The proposed business plan submitted in response to the SOI was informed by the recent experience of opening and operating Bathtub Row Brewery.
Under the proposed lease, the Lessee will provide food and beverage services for:
1. Daily golf course operations
2. Golf tournaments and special events
3. Community room events
4. Year-round public restaurant service
Staff and the Lessee have negotiated lease terms that align with the goals of maintaining high-quality service, ensuring financial sustainability, and supporting community use of the Golf Course facilities.
Key terms of the proposed lease include:
* The term of this Agreement shall commence on June 1, 2026.
* Approximately 4,318 square feet of net usable kitchen and restaurant seating space.
* Restaurant to be open daily for no less than 95% of Golf Course operating hours.
* The County will own the kitchen equipment and restaurant furniture and include to the Lessee as part of the monthly rent.
* Lessee will provide a varied menu including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and evening meals, competitively priced with similar golf course operations and local food establishments.
* Lessee will provide food and beverage services for golf tournaments and special events and may lease the multi-functional community room from the County for such purposes.
* Lessee is entitled to use the existing Los Alamos Golf Course Governmental Liquor License, subject to all applicable regulations.
* Rent is set at $25.00 per square foot, totaling $107,952 annually, based on an appraisal conducted by CBRE Valuation and Advisory Services.
Proposed Public Hearing Scheduled for March 31, 2026.
Alternatives
The Council could choose not to introduce this ordinance at this time.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Unplanned Item
There is minimal fiscal and staff impact for this item.
Attachments
A - Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance 753