Pentagon Downsizing Threatens Kirtland Air Force Base Closure
What happened
The Pentagon announced a downsizing effort that selected Kirtland Air Force Base for potential closure. This downsizing, which began in 1995, involved closing 27 major military installations and realigning hundreds more across the U.S. The Pentagon stated that military work could be performed more efficiently and at a lower cost at other military bases.
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Why it matters
If Kirtland Air Force Base were to close, New Mexico would lose a comprehensive annual economic impact estimated at over $9 billion in present-day dollar value. This figure is comparable to the entire annual state budget.
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Who's involved
- Kirtland Air Force BaseUnited States Air Force base selected for potential closure
- AlbuquerqueCity where Kirtland Air Force Base is geographically located
- New MexicoState facing the potential loss of $9 billion in annual economic impact
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Bernalillo CountySpeculative
Bernalillo County might see its tax base and employment decrease due to the loss of economic activity.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.Keep exploring
The entities involved
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Kirtland Air Force Base
United States Air Force base in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Albuquerque
city and county seat of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States and the largest city in the state
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America