Plans are underway to upgrade a one-time popular bowling alley in Las Cruces and turn it into a…bowling alley.
A Las Cruces developer and businessman says he wants to upgrade the former 10 Pin Alley, located at 1201 E. Amador Avenue, and turn it into a larger entertainment center that will feature bowling, among other recreational offerings.
The nearly 40-year-old bowling alley, earlier known as Sun Lanes, went out of business in the summer of 2018, leaving Las Cruces without a single such venue.
In the years since, various proposals have been floated to bring the 33,500 square foot facility back to life, with none becoming reality. The building has since been listed for sale for $1.6 million.
Now Kevin McGrath, former owner of the It’s Burger Time restaurant chain, has announced plans to purchase the building housing the bowling alley.
McGrath has indicated that he also wants to build space in the building for an arcade, bumper cars, and virtual reality games.
Built in 1984, the one-story structure sits on a 3-acre site.
If all goes well, work on the project could begin early next year with the former bowling alley reopening for business by spring.
By Garry Boulard
