La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada Church
Santa Cruz, New Mexico

Owner: Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Architect: Red Mountain Engineers

Contract Amount: $158,857

Completion Date: October 12, 2003

La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada Church dates back to 1733. The church is listed in the historic register and is the subject of many artists’ paintings and photographs. Repairs were needed on the building, while keeping the appearance intact as the exterior appearance of the church could not be altered. After completion of the project, new soffits, roof panels and minor plastering were not apparent. The existing sanctuary was in use during the construction period; however during special services, construction was stopped in the areas adjacent to the sanctuary. All areas of construction were secured and cleaned prior to work stopping on Friday afternoon. Over fifty years ago, a pitched roof structure was added to the church for which the roof trusses were structurally failing. MSR’s responsibility was to reinforce the existing pitched roof structure and install a new metal roof, in addition to correcting drainage problems around the church. The repairs were accomplished by re-grading the site, installing a storm drain system, and re-paving the site.