About 5,300 feet up
Kirtland is at moderate altitude, about 5,300 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
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Kirtland, New Mexico Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Kirtland was founded by Mormon settlers in the early 1880s and named for Kirtland, Ohio. It voted to incorporate as a town in January 2015. The community sits at about 5,233 feet in San Juan County, along the San Juan River valley, and Central Consolidated Schools serves its students.
We rent mobile kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, and emergency refrigeration trailers as short-term rentals or long-term leases. Call any hour or request availability and a quote for your Kirtland site.
- County
- San Juan County
- Elevation
- About 5,300 ft
- Typical January low
- 19°F
- Typical July high
- 94°F
Elevation from the Open-Meteo elevation model. Temperatures are averages for January lows and July highs in 2022 to 2024, from Open-Meteo reanalysis data.
What the conditions mean for a rental in Kirtland
January lows near 19°F
Kirtland sees January lows near 19°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
July highs near 94°F
Warm summers, with highs near 94°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
Delivery from Santa Fe
Kirtland is roughly 155 miles from Santa Fe, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Kirtland
Energy-sector shutdowns and transition
Power plants and mines in the Four Corners area have funded the local school district, which lost about 40 percent of its tax revenue after the San Juan Generating Station closed. Decommissioning and site cleanup bring large contract crews that may need field kitchens, restrooms, and showers.
School kitchen interruptions
Central Consolidated Schools operates Kirtland Elementary and Kirtland Central High School. A kitchen closed for repairs or a failed walk-in cooler can leave a school scrambling. A kitchen trailer and a refrigeration trailer can bridge that gap once the district and state sign off.
River and irrigation water emergencies
After the 2015 Gold King Mine spill, state officials closed San Juan County irrigation ditches for about ten days. Water interruptions like that can disrupt kitchens and farms. A relief or agency team may need mobile food service and dishwashing when the normal supply cannot be used.
- Field kitchen for decommissioning contractors
- School kitchen and cooler backup
- Dishwashing capacity during water disruptions
Delivery from our Santa Fe warehouse to Kirtland
We keep equipment in Santa Fe, the New Mexico capital, and plan every delivery from there. Kirtland is about 155 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Getting a trailer to Kirtland
From the Santa Fe warehouse, plan on a long haul to the northwest corner of the state. The highways serving the San Juan River valley are not confirmed here, so confirm the full route and any oversize permit requirements with NMDOT before dispatch.
The closest towns we serve are Bloomfield (about 22 miles), Aztec (22 miles), and Mancos (41 miles).
We confirm the exact route and any seasonal limits for your address at quote.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
In August 2015, the Gold King Mine spill sent contaminated water down the Animas and San Juan rivers, and state officials closed San Juan County irrigation ditches for about ten days. Events like that can interrupt water for kitchens and food supply.
Kitchen trailers available for Kirtland
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| Trailer | Cooking equipment | Also on board | Power | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 26 ft Baby Bulk Kitchen | Confirmed at quote | 3-compartment sink, Handwashing sink, Prep table, Mop sink, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | Price by quote |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen | Deep fryer, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Combo Kitchen | Deep fryers, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | $10,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Combo Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $10,995 / month |
| 38 ft All Electric Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | Price by quote |
Specifications come from the model descriptions supplied for each trailer. The unit assigned to your rental is confirmed at quote.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Kirtland
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. The same setup works for a school, clinic, or restaurant in Cortez, Ignacio, or Dolores, near Kirtland.
22-26 ft Low-Temperature Dish Trailer
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
38 ft Conveyor Dish Trailer
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
How a rental works
Rentals run by the month, with short-term and long-term options. Delivery, setup, and pickup are coordinated for your site. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; a person confirms availability, delivery time, and terms with you. Hours: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup usually takes about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers and about one hour for refrigeration units, and an inquiry is the first step, not a reservation.
Why choose Simply Indians
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Kirtland mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
Delivery and setup of Kirtland mobile kitchen rentals are coordinated around your schedule in Kirtland, with timing confirmed at quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
One team helps choose the trailer, plans the hookups, and collects it when the job is done.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Terms run from a single week to a long lease, matched to how long your own kitchen will be out of service.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Site access, placement, power, water, and wastewater are checked before the trailer is on the road.
Why clients trust us
Our customers run commercial and institutional kitchens, including hospitals, schools, government and military sites, hotels, correctional facilities, and caterers. What we promise is what we can confirm: someone answering the phone at any hour, coordinated delivery and setup, and a written quote that states terms before you agree to anything.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Kirtland
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kirtland on the Navajo Nation, and does that change permits?
Kirtland is an incorporated town in San Juan County, but nearby land belongs to the Navajo Nation. Rules differ by jurisdiction, so confirm with the Environment Department, San Juan County, and any tribal agency whose land you are using.
Can a kitchen trailer run when water service is interrupted?
It depends on how much clean water you can supply. Mobile kitchens and dishwashing units need a water source and a wastewater plan. Tell us what is available at your site so you can discuss tanks, hookups, and capacity.
Can you deploy a kitchen to Kirtland in an emergency?
Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and emergency deployment starts with a phone call to (888) 385-5513. Equipment ships from our Santa Fe warehouse, and we confirm availability and delivery time to Kirtland when we quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. An inquiry starts the conversation only. Nothing is held until we have confirmed availability, delivery time, and terms with you.
Get a quote
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
- The job site city and state, and the delivery address if you have it.
- Your start date and how long you expect to need the trailer.
- How many people you serve per meal, and the type of service.
- Power available at the site (voltage, phase, amps) and water and wastewater connections.
- Where the trailer will sit, and any gate, slope, or overhead limits.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.