Handle with care -- a guide to fireworks safety

The 4th of July is always a fun time to gather with family and friends to acknowledge the nation's birthday, and fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday, but they must be used carefully. With New Mexico's current drought conditions and high fire hazards, attending a professional show

White House director visits La Luz Academy

Youth Center performs "The Pied Piper"

School's out for the summer.This means that the Kirtland Air Force Base Youth Center is buzzing with activities to keep children busy with fun, laughter and learning.Summer Extravaganza 2012 is a summer activities program availabe to base children. The program, in its ninth year, offers activities,

Half-century celebration

National PTSD Awareness Day coming up

The Kirtland Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center will join Sandia National Laboratories for National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27. The event is open to everyone with base access. It will take place at the Steve Schiff Auditorium, Hardin

Command chief discusses priorities

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and 377th Air Base Wing command chief has been in the job since May.Chief Master Sgt. John A. Dougherty said he wants to continue to strengthen the Wing's nuclear enterprise mission, shape resilient Airmen and promote community outreach. "Strengthening the

Keeping stormwater clean is everyone’s business

Rain that falls on Kirtland Air Force Base either percolates into the ground or becomes stormwater runoff that flows over both the land and impervious surfaces, such as streets, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. This stormwater can pick up dripped vehicle fluids, cigarette butts, plastic bags,

This week in history: First RB/WB-57F delivered

36th RQF finds new home with 58th OG

The 36th Rescue Flight here held a transfer of authority ceremony June 7, during which Col. William Thomas, 336th Training Group commander, passed responsibility of the 36 RQF to Col. Dagvin Anderson, 58th Operations Group commander, at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M."I am confident that this transfer

50 years of service achieved

While growing up in Laredo, Texas, Vita Kelley aspired to become a teacher.During five decades of federal employment, she has instructed and mentored thousands of military members and civilians at four installations, while working in the training and force development career fields. On Tuesday,