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  • Firefighters train to contain hazardous materials

    The fire department at Kirtland hosted a two-week training in hazardous materials handling for 14 firefighters.One firefighter, Senior Airman Tyler Ritchey made a nine-hour drive from McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kan., to do the training. He said the plastic suits firefighters have to wear

  • Rocking the spectrum: Kirtland family opens "Kids Gym" franchise

    "Finally a place where you never have to say I'm sorry." This is the quote that is painted on the wall above the main play area at the We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym Albuquerque. The words reflect the frustrations of parents from a key targeted demographic of the gym:  children with special

  • Kirtland Honor Guard volunteers have solemn duty

    The Kirtland Honor Guard, one of the most visible groups on base and throughout the state, is a group that shoulders a serious responsibility.Members take part in dozens of large, public events around New Mexico, including high-profile events like the New Mexico Bowl or Albuquerque International

  • Nation of Patriots motorcycle ride honors military, raises money

    The roar of freedom -- in the form of motorcycle engines -- will be hitting Albuquerque on Friday, when the annual Nation of Patriots cross-country motorcycle ride arrives.The caravan is scheduled to arrive at Indian Motorcycle of Albuquerque, 4509 Alameda Blvd. NE, around 12:30 p.m.The riders are

  • Red Cross seeks volunteers for med group pharmacy

    The pharmacy at the 377th Medical Group, which is one of the busier locations at Kirtland, requires a large workforce to make it run.For many years, Red Cross volunteers have given hours and hours to assist the Airmen and civilians running the pharmacy.Lee "Peat" Moss, a retired 20-year Air Force

  • Renovations underway at Wherry Elementary

    Demolition work that is part of major renovations to Kirtland's Wherry Elementary School is visible to anyone entering Kirtland's Gibson gate, and more signs ofprogress are on the way.Wherry's principal, Rhonda McGee, said members of the school community are getting excited as old parts of the

  • KAFB Airman assembling competitive female softball team

    Tech. Sgt. Jessica de la Mora of the 377th Maintenance Group has put out a call for players to join an on-base, competitive, slow-pitch softball team.De la Mora is an avid player and has experience on other bases and is a former member of an all-Air Force team. She said she's wanted to start a team

  • Kirtland Warrior: Staff Sgt. Daniel Lohmiller

     KIRTLAND WARRIORName: Staff Sgt. Daniel LohmillerUnit: 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron DutyTitle: CV-22 Tiltrotor Maintenance ApprenticeHometown: Soldiers Grove, Wisc.Goals: Earn bachelor's degree in radiology, build a rock crawler, finish 7-level upgrade training and course 15 before the end of

  • Kirtland youth produce clay animation short 'Fluffyland'

    Five Kirtland youth had a chance to get creative and work as a team to produce their own short animated film "Fluffyland: An Alternate Universe."The students, taking part in a stop-motion animation class at the Kirtland Arts and Crafts Center, created clay characters and used art supplies and random